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How to watch Rutgers Scarlet Knights football (2026)
7 Rutgers games left. Where the next one airs, every game's channel, and the cheapest legal way to watch.
Next game
Rutgers at Maryland
Sat, Oct 17 · 12:30 PM ET · SECU Stadium
Big Ten Network
- FOX One — $19.99/mo
- Sling Select + Sports Extra — $30.99/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 Rutgers
Rutgers's usual networks, with an antenna
Covers every network Rutgers has played on in 2026.
Usual networks, streaming only
No antenna.
Announced games only
2 remaining game(s) with a network, streaming only, billed in 30-day blocks. 5 more TBD.
- Oct 16–Nov 15: FOX One + Peacock
"Usual networks" uses every game on Rutgers'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: Big Ten Network ×4ESPN2 ×1CBS ×1Peacock (exclusive) ×1
Rutgers 2026 schedule & channels
| Date (ET) | Opponent | TV | Result / cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 3 · 6:00 PM ET | vs UMass | Big Ten Network | L 21-37 |
| Fri, Sep 11 · 7:30 PM ET | @ Boston College | ESPN2 | L 21-28 |
| Sat, Sep 19 · 3:30 PM ET | vs No. 12 USC | CBS | L 35-42 |
| Fri, Sep 25 · 7:00 PM ET | vs Howard | Big Ten Network | W 58-7 |
| Sat, Oct 3 · 8:00 PM ET | vs No. 6 Indiana | Big Ten Network | L 15-47 |
| Sat, Oct 17 · 12:30 PM ET | @ Maryland | Big Ten Network | FOX One |
| Sat, Oct 24 · 12:00 PM ET | @ No. 25 Northwestern | Peacock | Peacock |
| Sat, Oct 31 · Time TBD | vs Michigan | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 7 · Time TBD | @ Wisconsin | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 14 · Time TBD | vs Nebraska | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 21 · Time TBD | @ Penn State | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 28 · Time TBD | vs Michigan St | Network TBD | TBD |
FAQ
When is the next Rutgers game and what channel is it on?
Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Maryland Terrapins, Sat, Oct 17 · 12:30 PM ET, on Big Ten Network.
What channels are Rutgers games on?
So far in 2026: Big Ten Network (4), ESPN2 (1), CBS (1), Peacock (exclusive) (1).
What's the cheapest way to watch Rutgers football without cable?
To cover every network Rutgers 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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