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How to watch Stanford Cardinal football (2026)
6 Stanford games left. Where the next one airs, every game's channel, and the cheapest legal way to watch.
Next game
Elon at Stanford
Sat, Oct 17 · 7:30 PM ET · Stanford Stadium
ACCNX
- ESPN Select — $13.99/mo
- ESPN Unlimited — $31.99/mo
- ESPN + FOX One bundle — $39.99/mo
- DIRECTV MySports — $64.99/mo
- Hulu + Live TV — $89.99/mo
Cheapest way to watch Stanford
Stanford's usual networks, with an antenna
Covers every network Stanford 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: ESPN Unlimited
"Usual networks" uses every game on Stanford'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 ×3ACC Network ×2The CW ×1NBC ×1ESPN+ / SEC Network+ / ACCNX ×1
Stanford 2026 schedule & channels
| Date (ET) | Opponent | TV | Result / cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 29 · 7:00 PM ET | vs Hawai'i | ACC Network | W 37-27 |
| Fri, Sep 4 · 9:00 PM ET | vs No. 7 Miami | ESPN | L 6-45 |
| Sat, Sep 19 · 4:00 PM ET | @ Duke | The CW | L 7-35 |
| Sat, Sep 26 · 10:30 PM ET | vs Georgia Tech | ESPN | W 34-27 |
| Sat, Oct 3 · 12:00 PM ET | @ Wake Forest | ACC Network | L 3-57 |
| Sat, Oct 10 · 3:30 PM ET | @ No. 3 Notre Dame | NBC | L 7-58 |
| Sat, Oct 17 · 7:30 PM ET | vs Elon | ACCNX | ESPN Unlimited |
| Fri, Oct 23 · 10:30 PM ET | vs NC State | ESPN | ESPN Unlimited |
| Sat, Oct 31 · Time TBD | @ Louisville | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 14 · Time TBD | @ Virginia Tech | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 21 · Time TBD | @ California | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 28 · Time TBD | vs No. 24 SMU | Network TBD | TBD |
FAQ
When is the next Stanford game and what channel is it on?
Elon Phoenix at Stanford Cardinal, Sat, Oct 17 · 7:30 PM ET, on ACCNX.
What channels are Stanford games on?
So far in 2026: ESPN (3), ACC Network (2), The CW (1), NBC (1), ESPN+ / SEC Network+ / ACCNX (1).
What's the cheapest way to watch Stanford football without cable?
To cover every network Stanford 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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