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How to watch Cincinnati Bearcats football (2026)
7 Cincinnati games left. Where the next one airs, every game's channel, and the cheapest legal way to watch.
Next game
Cincinnati at West Virginia
Sat, Oct 17 · 12:00 PM ET · Milan Puskar Stadium
TNT
- HBO Max (Standard) — $18.49/mo
- YouTube TV Sports Plan — $64.99/mo
- DIRECTV MySports — $64.99/mo
- Sling Orange & Blue + Sports Extra — $75.99/mo
- Hulu + Live TV — $89.99/mo
Cheapest way to watch Cincinnati
Cincinnati's usual networks, with an antenna
Covers every network Cincinnati has played on in 2026.
Announced games only
1 remaining game(s) with a network, streaming only, billed in 30-day blocks. 6 more TBD.
- Oct 16–Nov 15: HBO Max (Standard)
"Usual networks" uses every game on Cincinnati'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: FOX ×2ESPN+ / SEC Network+ / ACCNX ×2ESPN2 ×1TNT / truTV / TBS ×1
Cincinnati 2026 schedule & channels
| Date (ET) | Opponent | TV | Result / cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 5 · 3:30 PM ET | vs Boston College | FOX | W 34-15 |
| Sat, Sep 12 · 7:00 PM ET | vs W Carolina | ESPN+ | W 62-10 |
| Sat, Sep 19 · 3:30 PM ET | vs Miami OH | ESPN+ | W 35-31 |
| Sat, Sep 26 · 7:00 PM ET | vs Kansas St | ESPN2 | W 31-26 |
| Sat, Oct 3 · 11:00 PM ET | @ Arizona | FOX | L 7-34 |
| Sat, Oct 17 · 12:00 PM ET | @ West Virginia | TNT | HBO Max (Standard) |
| Sat, Oct 24 · Time TBD | vs No. 10 Texas Tech | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Oct 31 · Time TBD | vs No. 11 Utah | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 7 · Time TBD | @ No. 20 Houston | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 14 · Time TBD | @ Iowa State | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 21 · Time TBD | vs Colorado | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 28 · Time TBD | @ No. 8 BYU | Network TBD | TBD |
FAQ
When is the next Cincinnati game and what channel is it on?
Cincinnati Bearcats at West Virginia Mountaineers, Sat, Oct 17 · 12:00 PM ET, on TNT.
What channels are Cincinnati games on?
So far in 2026: FOX (2), ESPN+ / SEC Network+ / ACCNX (2), ESPN2 (1), TNT / truTV / TBS (1).
What's the cheapest way to watch Cincinnati football without cable?
To cover every network Cincinnati has played on this season: $50.48/mo with an antenna (ESPN Unlimited ($31.99) + HBO Max (Standard) ($18.49)); streaming only, $58.48/mo (HBO Max (Standard) ($18.49) + ESPN + FOX One bundle ($39.99)). List prices; cancel in months you don't need.
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