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How to watch Penn State Nittany Lions football (2026)
6 Penn State games left. Where the next one airs, every game's channel, and the cheapest legal way to watch.
Next game
Penn State at Michigan
Sat, Oct 17 · 3:30 PM ET · Michigan Stadium
CBS
- Antenna — free
- Paramount+ Premium — $13.99/mo
- YouTube TV Sports Plan — $64.99/mo
- Hulu + Live TV — $89.99/mo
Cheapest way to watch Penn State
Penn State's usual networks, with an antenna
Covers every network Penn State has played on in 2026.
Usual networks, streaming only
No antenna.
Announced games only
1 remaining game(s) with a network, streaming only, billed in 30-day blocks. 5 more TBD.
- Oct 16–Nov 15: Paramount+ Premium
With an antenna: $0.
"Usual networks" uses every game on Penn 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: FS1 ×1ESPN2 ×1Big Ten Network ×1Peacock (exclusive) ×1FOX ×1NBC ×1CBS ×1
Penn State 2026 schedule & channels
| Date (ET) | Opponent | TV | Result / cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 5 · 3:30 PM ET | vs Marshall | FS1 | W 45-0 |
| Sat, Sep 12 · 12:00 PM ET | @ Temple | ESPN2 | W 27-9 |
| Sat, Sep 19 · 12:00 PM ET | vs Buffalo | Big Ten Network | W 55-13 |
| Sat, Sep 26 · 5:00 PM ET | vs Wisconsin | Peacock | L 20-24 |
| Fri, Oct 2 · 8:00 PM ET | @ Northwestern | FOX | L 13-34 |
| Sat, Oct 10 · 7:30 PM ET | vs No. 19 USC | NBC | L 23-31 |
| Sat, Oct 17 · 3:30 PM ET | @ Michigan | CBS | Antenna (free) or Paramount+ Premium |
| Sat, Oct 31 · Time TBD | vs Purdue | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 7 · Time TBD | @ Washington | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 14 · Time TBD | vs Minnesota | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 21 · Time TBD | vs Rutgers | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 28 · Time TBD | @ Maryland | Network TBD | TBD |
FAQ
When is the next Penn State game and what channel is it on?
Penn State Nittany Lions at Michigan Wolverines, Sat, Oct 17 · 3:30 PM ET, on CBS.
What channels are Penn State games on?
So far in 2026: FS1 (1), ESPN2 (1), Big Ten Network (1), Peacock (exclusive) (1), FOX (1), NBC (1), CBS (1).
What's the cheapest way to watch Penn State football without cable?
To cover every network Penn State has played on this season: $52.98/mo with an antenna (Peacock ($12.99) + ESPN + FOX One bundle ($39.99)); streaming only, $66.97/mo (Peacock ($12.99) + Paramount+ Premium ($13.99) + ESPN + FOX One bundle ($39.99)). List prices; cancel in months you don't need.
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