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How to watch California Golden Bears football (2026)
6 California games left. Where the next one airs, every game's channel, and the cheapest legal way to watch.
Next game
No. 21 Wake Forest at California
Sat, Oct 17 · 10:30 PM ET · California Memorial Stadium
ESPN2
- Sling Essentials + Sports Extra — $30.99/mo
- ESPN Unlimited — $31.99/mo
- ESPN + FOX One bundle — $39.99/mo
- YouTube TV Sports Plan — $64.99/mo
- DIRECTV MySports — $64.99/mo
- Sling Orange & Blue + Sports Extra — $75.99/mo
Cheapest way to watch California
California's usual networks, with an antenna
Covers every network California has played on in 2026.
Announced games only
2 remaining game(s) with a network, streaming only, billed in 30-day blocks. 4 more TBD.
- Oct 16–Nov 15: ESPN Unlimited
With an antenna: $30.99.
"Usual networks" uses every game on California's 2026 schedule with a known network, because most TV picks are announced only 6–12 days ahead. Only services whose carriage we verified are counted (Fubo is excluded; see channel guide). List prices before tax and promos.
Networks so far: ACC Network ×3ESPN ×2CBS Sports Network ×1ESPN2 ×1The CW ×1
California 2026 schedule & channels
| Date (ET) | Opponent | TV | Result / cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 5 · 10:30 PM ET | vs UCLA | ESPN | L 24-45 |
| Sat, Sep 12 · 3:30 PM ET | @ Syracuse | ACC Network | W 21-18 |
| Sat, Sep 19 · 3:30 PM ET | vs Wagner | ACC Network | W 49-7 |
| Fri, Sep 25 · 10:30 PM ET | vs Clemson | ESPN | L 10-24 |
| Sat, Oct 3 · 3:30 PM ET | @ UNLV | CBS Sports Network | L 31-39 |
| Sat, Oct 10 · 3:30 PM ET | vs Virginia Tech | ACC Network | W 25-20 |
| Sat, Oct 17 · 10:30 PM ET | vs No. 21 Wake Forest | ESPN2 | ESPN Unlimited |
| Sat, Oct 24 · 12:00 PM ET | @ No. 24 SMU | The CW | Antenna (free) or ESPN Unlimited |
| Sat, Oct 31 · Time TBD | @ NC State | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 14 · Time TBD | @ Virginia | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 21 · Time TBD | vs Stanford | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 28 · Time TBD | vs Pitt | Network TBD | TBD |
FAQ
When is the next California game and what channel is it on?
Wake Forest Demon Deacons at California Golden Bears, Sat, Oct 17 · 10:30 PM ET, on ESPN2.
What channels are California games on?
So far in 2026: ACC Network (3), ESPN (2), CBS Sports Network (1), ESPN2 (1), The CW (1).
What's the cheapest way to watch California football without cable?
To cover every network California has played on this season: $64.99/mo with an antenna (YouTube TV Sports Plan ($64.99)); streaming only, $64.99/mo (YouTube TV Sports Plan ($64.99)). List prices; cancel in months you don't need.
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