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How to watch Ohio State Buckeyes football (2026)
6 Ohio State games left. Where the next one airs, every game's channel, and the cheapest legal way to watch.
Next game
No. 4 Ohio State at No. 5 Indiana
Sat, Oct 17 · 12:00 PM ET · Memorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN)
FOX
- Antenna — free
- FOX One — $19.99/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 Ohio State
Ohio State's usual networks, with an antenna
Covers every network Ohio State has played on in 2026.
Announced games only
2 remaining game(s) with a network, streaming only, billed in 30-day blocks. 4 more TBD.
- Oct 16–Nov 15: FOX One
- Nov 15–Dec 15: FOX One
With an antenna: $0.
"Usual networks" uses every game on Ohio 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: FOX ×4Big Ten Network ×2ABC ×1CBS ×1
Ohio State 2026 schedule & channels
| Date (ET) | Opponent | TV | Result / cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 5 · 12:30 PM ET | vs Ball State | Big Ten Network | W 56-3 |
| Sat, Sep 12 · 7:30 PM ET | @ No. 4 Texas | ABC | L 23-24 |
| Sat, Sep 19 · 12:00 PM ET | vs Kent State | FOX | W 59-3 |
| Sat, Sep 26 · 12:00 PM ET | vs Illinois | FOX | W 42-19 |
| Sat, Oct 3 · 3:30 PM ET | @ No. 14 Iowa | CBS | W 31-14 |
| Sat, Oct 10 · 4:15 PM ET | vs Maryland | Big Ten Network | W 45-16 |
| Sat, Oct 17 · 12:00 PM ET | @ No. 5 Indiana | FOX | Antenna (free) or FOX One |
| Sat, Oct 31 · Time TBD | @ No. 19 USC | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 7 · Time TBD | vs Oregon | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 14 · Time TBD | vs No. 25 Northwestern | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 21 · Time TBD | @ Nebraska | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 28 · 12:00 PM ET | vs Michigan | FOX | Antenna (free) or FOX One |
FAQ
When is the next Ohio State game and what channel is it on?
Ohio State Buckeyes at Indiana Hoosiers, Sat, Oct 17 · 12:00 PM ET, on FOX.
What channels are Ohio State games on?
So far in 2026: FOX (4), Big Ten Network (2), ABC (1), CBS (1).
What's the cheapest way to watch Ohio State football without cable?
To cover every network Ohio State has played on this season: $19.99/mo with an antenna (FOX One ($19.99)); streaming only, $53.98/mo (Paramount+ Premium ($13.99) + ESPN + FOX One bundle ($39.99)). List prices; cancel in months you don't need.
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