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How to watch Colorado Buffaloes football (2026)
7 Colorado games left. Where the next one airs, every game's channel, and the cheapest legal way to watch.
Next game
No. 11 Utah at Colorado
Sat, Oct 17 · 10:15 PM ET · Folsom Field
ESPN
- 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 Colorado
Colorado's usual networks, with an antenna
Covers every network Colorado has played on in 2026.
Announced games only
2 remaining game(s) with a network, streaming only, billed in 30-day blocks. 5 more TBD.
- Oct 16–Nov 15: Sling Essentials + Sports Extra
"Usual networks" uses every game on Colorado'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: ESPN ×3FOX ×2ESPN+ / SEC Network+ / ACCNX ×1ESPN2 ×1
Colorado 2026 schedule & channels
| Date (ET) | Opponent | TV | Result / cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 3 · 8:00 PM ET | @ Georgia Tech | ESPN | W 14-13 |
| Sat, Sep 12 · 3:30 PM ET | vs Weber St | ESPN+ | W 52-21 |
| Sat, Sep 19 · 7:30 PM ET | @ Northwestern | FOX | L 7-41 |
| Sat, Sep 26 · 12:00 PM ET | @ Baylor | ESPN2 | L 13-23 |
| Sat, Oct 3 · 7:30 PM ET | vs No. 12 Texas Tech | FOX | L 7-29 |
| Sat, Oct 17 · 10:15 PM ET | vs No. 11 Utah | ESPN | Sling Essentials + Sports Extra |
| Sat, Oct 24 · Time TBD | @ No. 18 Oklahoma St | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Oct 31 · Time TBD | vs Kansas St | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 7 · Time TBD | @ Arizona St | Network TBD | TBD |
| Fri, Nov 13 · 10:15 PM ET | vs No. 20 Houston | ESPN | Sling Essentials + Sports Extra |
| Sat, Nov 21 · Time TBD | @ Cincinnati | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 28 · Time TBD | vs UCF | Network TBD | TBD |
FAQ
When is the next Colorado game and what channel is it on?
Utah Utes at Colorado Buffaloes, Sat, Oct 17 · 10:15 PM ET, on ESPN.
What channels are Colorado games on?
So far in 2026: ESPN (3), FOX (2), ESPN+ / SEC Network+ / ACCNX (1), ESPN2 (1).
What's the cheapest way to watch Colorado football without cable?
To cover every network Colorado has played on this season: $31.99/mo with an antenna (ESPN Unlimited ($31.99)); streaming only, $39.99/mo (ESPN + FOX One bundle ($39.99)). List prices; cancel in months you don't need.
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