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How to watch Houston Cougars football (2026)
6 Houston games left. Where the next one airs, every game's channel, and the cheapest legal way to watch.
Next game
No. 18 Oklahoma St at No. 20 Houston
Sat, Oct 17 · 7:30 PM ET · TDECU Stadium
FOX
- Antenna — free
- FOX One — $19.99/mo
- ESPN + FOX One bundle — $39.99/mo
- YouTube TV Sports Plan — $64.99/mo
- Hulu + Live TV — $89.99/mo
Cheapest way to watch Houston
Houston's usual networks, with an antenna
Covers every network Houston has played on in 2026.
Antenna (free) + ESPN Unlimited
1 network combo(s) have no verified option.
Usual networks, streaming only
No antenna.
1 network combo(s) have no verified option.
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 + FOX One bundle
With an antenna: $30.99.
"Usual networks" uses every game on Houston'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 ×3Other / Disney+ ×1ESPN+ / SEC Network+ / ACCNX ×1ESPNU ×1ESPN2 ×1ESPN ×1
Houston 2026 schedule & channels
| Date (ET) | Opponent | TV | Result / cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 5 · 12:00 PM ET | vs Oregon St | ESPNEWSDisney+ | W 33-20 |
| Sat, Sep 12 · 7:00 PM ET | vs Southern | ESPN+ | W 77-6 |
| Fri, Sep 18 · 8:00 PM ET | @ No. 13 Texas Tech | FOX | L 26-28 |
| Sat, Sep 26 · 4:00 PM ET | @ GA Southern | ESPNU | W 42-28 |
| Sat, Oct 3 · 12:00 PM ET | vs UCF | ESPN2 | W 27-17 |
| Sat, Oct 10 · 3:30 PM ET | @ Kansas St | FOX | W 35-16 |
| Sat, Oct 17 · 7:30 PM ET | vs No. 18 Oklahoma St | FOX | Antenna (free) or ESPN + FOX One bundle |
| Sat, Oct 24 · Time TBD | @ No. 11 Utah | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 7 · Time TBD | vs Cincinnati | Network TBD | TBD |
| Fri, Nov 13 · 10:15 PM ET | @ Colorado | ESPN | ESPN + FOX One bundle |
| Sat, Nov 21 · Time TBD | @ West Virginia | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 28 · Time TBD | vs Baylor | Network TBD | TBD |
FAQ
When is the next Houston game and what channel is it on?
Oklahoma State Cowboys at Houston Cougars, Sat, Oct 17 · 7:30 PM ET, on FOX.
What channels are Houston games on?
So far in 2026: FOX (3), Other / Disney+ (1), ESPN+ / SEC Network+ / ACCNX (1), ESPNU (1), ESPN2 (1), ESPN (1).
What's the cheapest way to watch Houston football without cable?
To cover every network Houston 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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