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How to watch Northwestern Wildcats football (2026)
7 Northwestern 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 Northwestern
Northwestern's usual networks, with an antenna
Covers every network Northwestern has played on in 2026.
Announced games only
2 remaining game(s) with a network, streaming only, billed in 30-day blocks. 5 more TBD.
- Oct 16–Nov 15: Peacock
"Usual networks" uses every game on Northwestern'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 ×3Big Ten Network ×2Peacock (exclusive) ×2
Northwestern 2026 schedule & channels
| Date (ET) | Opponent | TV | Result / cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 5 · 8:00 PM ET | vs S Dakota St | Big Ten Network | W 34-18 |
| Sat, Sep 19 · 7:30 PM ET | vs Colorado | FOX | W 41-7 |
| Fri, Sep 25 · 8:00 PM ET | @ No. 5 Indiana | FOX | L 23-29 |
| Fri, Oct 2 · 8:00 PM ET | vs Penn State | FOX | W 34-13 |
| Sat, Oct 10 · 12:30 PM ET | vs Ball State | Big Ten Network | W 45-14 |
| Sat, Oct 17 · 12:00 PM ET | @ Michigan St | Peacock | Peacock |
| Sat, Oct 24 · 12:00 PM ET | vs Rutgers | Peacock | Peacock |
| Sat, Oct 31 · Time TBD | @ Oregon | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 7 · Time TBD | vs No. 17 Iowa | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 14 · Time TBD | @ No. 4 Ohio State | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 21 · Time TBD | @ Minnesota | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 28 · Time TBD | vs Illinois | Network TBD | TBD |
FAQ
When is the next Northwestern 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 Northwestern games on?
So far in 2026: FOX (3), Big Ten Network (2), Peacock (exclusive) (2).
What's the cheapest way to watch Northwestern football without cable?
To cover every network Northwestern 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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