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How to watch Notre Dame Fighting Irish football (2026)
6 Notre Dame games left. Where the next one airs, every game's channel, and the cheapest legal way to watch.
Next game
No. 2 Notre Dame at No. 8 BYU
Sat, Oct 17 · 7:30 PM ET · LaVell Edwards Stadium
ABC
- Antenna — free
- ESPN Unlimited — $31.99/mo
- ESPN + FOX One bundle — $39.99/mo
- YouTube TV Sports Plan — $64.99/mo
- Hulu + Live TV — $89.99/mo
Cheapest way to watch Notre Dame
Notre Dame's usual networks, with an antenna
Covers every network Notre Dame has played on in 2026.
Announced games only
4 remaining game(s) with a network, streaming only, billed in 30-day blocks. 2 more TBD.
- Oct 16–Nov 15: Peacock + ESPN Unlimited
- Nov 15–Dec 15: Peacock
With an antenna: $0.
"Usual networks" uses every game on Notre Dame'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: NBC ×7Peacock (exclusive) ×1ESPN ×1ABC ×1
Notre Dame 2026 schedule & channels
| Date (ET) | Opponent | TV | Result / cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Sep 6 · 7:30 PM ET | vs Wisconsin | NBC | W 41-13 |
| Sat, Sep 12 · 3:30 PM ET | vs Rice | NBC | W 52-0 |
| Sat, Sep 19 · 7:30 PM ET | vs Michigan St | NBC | W 27-10 |
| Sat, Sep 26 · 2:00 PM ET | @ Purdue | Peacock | W 49-10 |
| Sat, Oct 3 · 12:00 PM ET | @ North Carolina | ESPNDisney+ | W 37-26 |
| Sat, Oct 10 · 3:30 PM ET | vs Stanford | NBC | W 58-7 |
| Sat, Oct 17 · 7:30 PM ET | @ No. 8 BYU | ABC | Antenna (free) or ESPN Unlimited |
| Sat, Oct 31 · 12:00 PM ET | vs Navy | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 7 · 7:30 PM ET | vs No. 3 Miami | NBC | Antenna (free) or Peacock |
| Sat, Nov 14 · 3:30 PM ET | vs Boston College | NBC | Antenna (free) or Peacock |
| Sat, Nov 21 · 7:30 PM ET | vs No. 24 SMU | NBC | Antenna (free) or Peacock |
| Sat, Nov 28 · Time TBD | @ Syracuse | Network TBD | TBD |
FAQ
When is the next Notre Dame game and what channel is it on?
Notre Dame Fighting Irish at BYU Cougars, Sat, Oct 17 · 7:30 PM ET, on ABC.
What channels are Notre Dame games on?
So far in 2026: NBC (7), Peacock (exclusive) (1), ESPN (1), ABC (1).
What's the cheapest way to watch Notre Dame football without cable?
To cover every network Notre Dame has played on this season: $43.98/mo with an antenna (Peacock ($12.99) + Sling Essentials + Sports Extra ($30.99)); streaming only, $44.98/mo (Peacock ($12.99) + ESPN Unlimited ($31.99)). List prices; cancel in months you don't need.
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