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How to watch SMU Mustangs football (2026)
7 SMU games left. Where the next one airs, every game's channel, and the cheapest legal way to watch.
Next game
Virginia at No. 24 SMU
Sat, Oct 17 · 12:00 PM ET · Gerald J. Ford Stadium
The CW
- 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 SMU
SMU's usual networks, with an antenna
Covers every network SMU has played on in 2026.
Announced games only
4 remaining game(s) with a network, streaming only, billed in 30-day blocks. 3 more TBD.
- Oct 16–Nov 15: ESPN Unlimited
- Nov 15–Dec 15: Peacock
With an antenna: $30.99.
"Usual networks" uses every game on SMU'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: The CW ×3ESPN ×2ESPN+ / SEC Network+ / ACCNX ×1ESPN2 ×1ACC Network ×1NBC ×1
SMU 2026 schedule & channels
| Date (ET) | Opponent | TV | Result / cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 7 · 7:30 PM ET | @ Florida St | ESPN | W 27-24 |
| Sat, Sep 12 · 4:00 PM ET | vs UC Davis | ACCNX | W 56-10 |
| Sat, Sep 19 · 3:30 PM ET | @ No. 23 Louisville | ESPN2 | L 31-41 |
| Sat, Sep 26 · 9:00 PM ET | vs Missouri St | ACC Network | W 34-24 |
| Sat, Oct 3 · 12:00 PM ET | vs Boston College | The CW | W 25-16 |
| Sat, Oct 17 · 12:00 PM ET | vs Virginia | The CW | Antenna (free) or ESPN Unlimited |
| Sat, Oct 24 · 12:00 PM ET | vs California | The CW | Antenna (free) or ESPN Unlimited |
| Sat, Oct 31 · Time TBD | @ Syracuse | Network TBD | TBD |
| Fri, Nov 6 · 7:00 PM ET | vs Virginia Tech | ESPN | ESPN Unlimited |
| Sat, Nov 14 · Time TBD | vs No. 21 Wake Forest | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 21 · 7:30 PM ET | @ No. 2 Notre Dame | NBC | Antenna (free) or Peacock |
| Sat, Nov 28 · Time TBD | @ Stanford | Network TBD | TBD |
FAQ
When is the next SMU game and what channel is it on?
Virginia Cavaliers at SMU Mustangs, Sat, Oct 17 · 12:00 PM ET, on The CW.
What channels are SMU games on?
So far in 2026: The CW (3), ESPN (2), ESPN+ / SEC Network+ / ACCNX (1), ESPN2 (1), ACC Network (1), NBC (1).
What's the cheapest way to watch SMU football without cable?
To cover every network SMU has played on this season: $31.99/mo with an antenna (ESPN Unlimited ($31.99)); 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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