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How to watch NC State Wolfpack football (2026)
6 NC State games left. Where the next one airs, every game's channel, and the cheapest legal way to watch.
Next game
NC State at Stanford
Fri, Oct 23 · 10:30 PM ET · Stanford Stadium
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 NC State
NC State's usual networks, with an antenna
Covers every network NC State 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.
- Oct 16–Nov 15: Sling Essentials + Sports Extra
"Usual networks" uses every game on NC 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: ESPN ×2ESPNU ×2SEC Network ×1ACC Network ×1The CW ×1
NC State 2026 schedule & channels
| Date (ET) | Opponent | TV | Result / cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 29 · 3:30 PM ET | @ Virginia | ESPN | L 8-34 |
| Fri, Sep 11 · 7:00 PM ET | vs Richmond | ESPNU | W 73-0 |
| Sat, Sep 19 · 12:45 PM ET | @ Vanderbilt | SEC Network | L 31-35 |
| Sat, Sep 26 · 7:30 PM ET | vs App State | ESPNU | W 41-31 |
| Sat, Oct 3 · 3:30 PM ET | vs Louisville | ACC Network | W 31-28 |
| Sat, Oct 10 · 12:00 PM ET | vs Wake Forest | The CW | L 14-38 |
| Fri, Oct 23 · 10:30 PM ET | @ Stanford | ESPN | Sling Essentials + Sports Extra |
| Sat, Oct 31 · Time TBD | vs California | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 7 · Time TBD | vs Duke | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 14 · Time TBD | vs Syracuse | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 21 · Time TBD | @ Florida St | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 28 · Time TBD | @ North Carolina | Network TBD | TBD |
FAQ
When is the next NC State game and what channel is it on?
NC State Wolfpack at Stanford Cardinal, Fri, Oct 23 · 10:30 PM ET, on ESPN.
What channels are NC State games on?
So far in 2026: ESPN (2), ESPNU (2), SEC Network (1), ACC Network (1), The CW (1).
What's the cheapest way to watch NC State football without cable?
To cover every network NC State has played on this season: $30.99/mo with an antenna (Sling Essentials + Sports Extra ($30.99)); streaming only, $31.99/mo (ESPN Unlimited ($31.99)). List prices; cancel in months you don't need.
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