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How to watch North Carolina Tar Heels football (2026)
7 North Carolina games left. Where the next one airs, every game's channel, and the cheapest legal way to watch.
Next game
North Carolina at Duke
Sat, Oct 17 · 3:30 PM ET · Wallace Wade Stadium
ESPN2
- 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 North Carolina
North Carolina's usual networks, with an antenna
Covers every network North Carolina has played on in 2026.
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
3 remaining game(s) with a network, streaming only, billed in 30-day blocks. 4 more TBD.
- Oct 16–Nov 15: DIRECTV MySports
"Usual networks" uses every game on North Carolina'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 ×3ESPN+ / SEC Network+ / ACCNX ×1Other / Disney+ ×1ESPN2 ×1ACC Network ×1CBS Sports Network ×1
North Carolina 2026 schedule & channels
| Date (ET) | Opponent | TV | Result / cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 29 · 12:00 PM ET | vs TCU | ESPNDisney+ | W 15-10 |
| Sat, Sep 12 · 12:00 PM ET | vs ETSU | ACCNX | W 35-3 |
| Sat, Sep 19 · 12:00 PM ET | @ Clemson | ESPNEWSDisney+ | L 20-28 |
| Sat, Oct 3 · 12:00 PM ET | vs No. 3 Notre Dame | ESPNDisney+ | L 26-37 |
| Sat, Oct 10 · 12:00 PM ET | @ No. 25 Pitt | ESPN | W 21-17 |
| Sat, Oct 17 · 3:30 PM ET | @ Duke | ESPN2 | DIRECTV MySports |
| Sat, Oct 24 · 7:30 PM ET | vs Syracuse | ACC Network | DIRECTV MySports |
| Sat, Oct 31 · Time TBD | vs No. 3 Miami | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 7 · 12:00 PM ET | @ UConn | CBS Sports Network | DIRECTV MySports |
| Sat, Nov 14 · Time TBD | vs Louisville | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 21 · Time TBD | @ Virginia | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 28 · Time TBD | vs NC State | Network TBD | TBD |
FAQ
When is the next North Carolina game and what channel is it on?
North Carolina Tar Heels at Duke Blue Devils, Sat, Oct 17 · 3:30 PM ET, on ESPN2.
What channels are North Carolina games on?
So far in 2026: ESPN (3), ESPN+ / SEC Network+ / ACCNX (1), Other / Disney+ (1), ESPN2 (1), ACC Network (1), CBS Sports Network (1).
What's the cheapest way to watch North Carolina football without cable?
To cover every network North Carolina has played on this season: $64.99/mo with an antenna (DIRECTV MySports ($64.99)); streaming only, $64.99/mo (DIRECTV MySports ($64.99)). List prices; cancel in months you don't need.
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