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How to watch Pittsburgh Panthers football (2026)
6 Pittsburgh games left. Where the next one airs, every game's channel, and the cheapest legal way to watch.
Next game
Pitt at Boston College
Sat, Oct 17 · 12:00 PM ET · Alumni Stadium (Chestnut Hill, MA)
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 Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh's usual networks, with an antenna
Covers every network Pittsburgh 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: Sling Essentials + Sports Extra
"Usual networks" uses every game on Pittsburgh'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 ×4ESPN2 ×2The CW ×1ESPN+ / SEC Network+ / ACCNX ×1
Pittsburgh 2026 schedule & channels
| Date (ET) | Opponent | TV | Result / cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 5 · 12:30 PM ET | vs Miami OH | The CW | W 59-14 |
| Sat, Sep 12 · 3:30 PM ET | vs UCF | ESPN2 | W 12-7 |
| Thu, Sep 17 · 7:30 PM ET | vs Syracuse | ESPN | W 27-13 |
| Sat, Sep 26 · 12:00 PM ET | vs Bucknell | ACCNX | W 59-0 |
| Fri, Oct 2 · 7:00 PM ET | @ Virginia Tech | ESPN | W 35-33 |
| Sat, Oct 10 · 12:00 PM ET | vs North Carolina | ESPN | L 17-21 |
| Sat, Oct 17 · 12:00 PM ET | @ Boston College | ESPN2 | Sling Essentials + Sports Extra |
| Sat, Oct 24 · 12:00 PM ET | @ No. 3 Miami | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Oct 31 · Time TBD | vs Georgia Tech | Network TBD | TBD |
| Fri, Nov 13 · 7:00 PM ET | vs Florida St | ESPN | Sling Essentials + Sports Extra |
| Sat, Nov 21 · Time TBD | @ Louisville | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 28 · Time TBD | @ California | Network TBD | TBD |
FAQ
When is the next Pittsburgh game and what channel is it on?
Pittsburgh Panthers at Boston College Eagles, Sat, Oct 17 · 12:00 PM ET, on ESPN2.
What channels are Pittsburgh games on?
So far in 2026: ESPN (4), ESPN2 (2), The CW (1), ESPN+ / SEC Network+ / ACCNX (1).
What's the cheapest way to watch Pittsburgh football without cable?
To cover every network Pittsburgh has played on this season: $31.99/mo with an antenna (ESPN Unlimited ($31.99)); streaming only, $31.99/mo (ESPN Unlimited ($31.99)). List prices; cancel in months you don't need.
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