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How to watch Michigan State Spartans football (2026)
6 Michigan State games left. Where the next one airs, every game's channel, and the cheapest legal way to watch.
Next game
No. 25 Northwestern at Michigan St
Sat, Oct 17 · 12:00 PM ET · Spartan Stadium
Peacock
- Peacock — $12.99/mo
Cheapest way to watch Michigan State
Michigan State's usual networks, with an antenna
Covers every network Michigan State 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: Peacock
- Nov 15–Dec 15: FOX One
With an antenna: $12.99.
"Usual networks" uses every game on Michigan State'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: Big Ten Network ×3FS1 ×2NBC ×1Peacock (exclusive) ×1FOX ×1
Michigan State 2026 schedule & channels
| Date (ET) | Opponent | TV | Result / cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Sep 4 · 8:00 PM ET | vs Toledo | FS1 | W 30-20 |
| Sat, Sep 12 · 3:30 PM ET | vs E Michigan | Big Ten Network | W 35-7 |
| Sat, Sep 19 · 7:30 PM ET | @ No. 3 Notre Dame | NBC | L 10-27 |
| Sat, Sep 26 · 5:00 PM ET | vs Nebraska | Big Ten Network | L 13-31 |
| Sat, Oct 3 · 12:30 PM ET | @ Wisconsin | Big Ten Network | L 3-31 |
| Sat, Oct 10 · 3:30 PM ET | vs Illinois | FS1 | L 37-38 |
| Sat, Oct 17 · 12:00 PM ET | vs No. 25 Northwestern | Peacock | Peacock |
| Sat, Oct 24 · Time TBD | @ No. 12 UCLA | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 7 · Time TBD | @ Michigan | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 14 · Time TBD | vs Washington | Network TBD | TBD |
| Fri, Nov 20 · 8:00 PM ET | vs Oregon | FOX | Antenna (free) or FOX One |
| Sat, Nov 28 · Time TBD | @ Rutgers | Network TBD | TBD |
FAQ
When is the next Michigan State game and what channel is it on?
Northwestern Wildcats at Michigan State Spartans, Sat, Oct 17 · 12:00 PM ET, on Peacock.
What channels are Michigan State games on?
So far in 2026: Big Ten Network (3), FS1 (2), NBC (1), Peacock (exclusive) (1), FOX (1).
What's the cheapest way to watch Michigan State football without cable?
To cover every network Michigan State has played on this season: $32.98/mo with an antenna (FOX One ($19.99) + Peacock ($12.99)); streaming only, $32.98/mo (FOX One ($19.99) + Peacock ($12.99)). List prices; cancel in months you don't need.
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