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How to watch Michigan Wolverines football (2026)
7 Michigan games left. Where the next one airs, every game's channel, and the cheapest legal way to watch.
Next game
Penn State at Michigan
Sat, Oct 17 · 3:30 PM ET · Michigan Stadium
CBS
- Antenna — free
- Paramount+ Premium — $13.99/mo
- YouTube TV Sports Plan — $64.99/mo
- Hulu + Live TV — $89.99/mo
Cheapest way to watch Michigan
Michigan's usual networks, with an antenna
Covers every network Michigan has played on in 2026.
Announced games only
3 remaining game(s) with a network, streaming only, billed in 30-day blocks. 4 more TBD.
- Oct 16–Nov 15: FOX One + Paramount+ Premium
- Nov 15–Dec 15: FOX One
With an antenna: $0.
"Usual networks" uses every game on Michigan'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 ×4CBS ×2NBC ×1Big Ten Network ×1
Michigan 2026 schedule & channels
| Date (ET) | Opponent | TV | Result / cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 5 · 7:30 PM ET | vs W Michigan | NBC | W 13-12 |
| Sat, Sep 12 · 12:00 PM ET | vs No. 11 Oklahoma | FOX | W 17-10 |
| Sat, Sep 19 · 3:30 PM ET | vs UTEP | Big Ten Network | W 52-17 |
| Sat, Sep 26 · 3:30 PM ET | vs No. 17 Iowa | CBS | L 19-20 |
| Sat, Oct 3 · 12:00 PM ET | @ Minnesota | FOX | L 14-20 |
| Sat, Oct 17 · 3:30 PM ET | vs Penn State | CBS | Antenna (free) or Paramount+ Premium |
| Sat, Oct 24 · 12:00 PM ET | vs No. 5 Indiana | FOX | Antenna (free) or FOX One |
| Sat, Oct 31 · Time TBD | @ Rutgers | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 7 · Time TBD | vs Michigan St | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 14 · Time TBD | @ Oregon | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 21 · Time TBD | vs No. 12 UCLA | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 28 · 12:00 PM ET | @ No. 4 Ohio State | FOX | Antenna (free) or FOX One |
FAQ
When is the next Michigan game and what channel is it on?
Penn State Nittany Lions at Michigan Wolverines, Sat, Oct 17 · 3:30 PM ET, on CBS.
What channels are Michigan games on?
So far in 2026: FOX (4), CBS (2), NBC (1), Big Ten Network (1).
What's the cheapest way to watch Michigan football without cable?
To cover every network Michigan 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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