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How to watch Iowa Hawkeyes football (2026)
6 Iowa games left. Where the next one airs, every game's channel, and the cheapest legal way to watch.
Next game
No. 17 Iowa at Minnesota
Sat, Oct 24 · Time TBD · Huntington Bank Stadium
Network TBD
Network not announced yet (usually 6–12 days before kickoff).
Cheapest way to watch Iowa
Iowa's usual networks, with an antenna
Covers every network Iowa has played on in 2026.
Announced games only
1 remaining game(s) with a network, streaming only, billed in 30-day blocks. 5 more TBD.
- Nov 15–Dec 15: Paramount+ Premium
With an antenna: $0.
"Usual networks" uses every game on Iowa'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: CBS ×3Big Ten Network ×1NBC ×1FS1 ×1FOX ×1
Iowa 2026 schedule & channels
| Date (ET) | Opponent | TV | Result / cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 5 · 4:15 PM ET | vs N Illinois | Big Ten Network | W 40-0 |
| Sat, Sep 12 · 7:30 PM ET | vs Iowa State | NBC | W 16-13 |
| Sat, Sep 19 · 4:00 PM ET | vs Northern Iowa | FS1 | W 55-0 |
| Sat, Sep 26 · 3:30 PM ET | @ No. 18 Michigan | CBS | W 20-19 |
| Sat, Oct 3 · 3:30 PM ET | vs No. 5 Ohio State | CBS | L 14-31 |
| Fri, Oct 9 · 9:00 PM ET | @ Washington | FOX | W 41-24 |
| Sat, Oct 24 · Time TBD | @ Minnesota | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Oct 31 · Time TBD | vs Wisconsin | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 7 · Time TBD | @ No. 25 Northwestern | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 14 · Time TBD | vs Purdue | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 21 · Time TBD | @ Illinois | Network TBD | TBD |
| Fri, Nov 27 · 12:00 PM ET | vs Nebraska | CBS | Antenna (free) or Paramount+ Premium |
FAQ
When is the next Iowa game and what channel is it on?
Iowa Hawkeyes at Minnesota Golden Gophers, Sat, Oct 24 · Time TBD, on a network to be announced.
What channels are Iowa games on?
So far in 2026: CBS (3), Big Ten Network (1), NBC (1), FS1 (1), FOX (1).
What's the cheapest way to watch Iowa football without cable?
To cover every network Iowa has played on this season: $19.99/mo with an antenna (FOX One ($19.99)); streaming only, $46.97/mo (FOX One ($19.99) + Peacock ($12.99) + Paramount+ Premium ($13.99)). List prices; cancel in months you don't need.
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