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How to watch Virginia Cavaliers football (2026)
6 Virginia 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 Virginia
Virginia's usual networks, with an antenna
Covers every network Virginia 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
With an antenna: $30.99.
"Usual networks" uses every game on Virginia'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: ACC Network ×3ESPN ×2ESPN+ / SEC Network+ / ACCNX ×1ESPN2 ×1The CW ×1
Virginia 2026 schedule & channels
| Date (ET) | Opponent | TV | Result / cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 29 · 3:30 PM ET | vs NC State | ESPN | W 34-8 |
| Fri, Sep 11 · 7:00 PM ET | vs Norfolk St | ACCNX | W 59-3 |
| Sat, Sep 19 · 7:30 PM ET | vs West Virginia | ACC Network | L 27-38 |
| Sat, Sep 26 · 6:00 PM ET | vs Delaware | ACC Network | W 42-3 |
| Sat, Oct 3 · 3:30 PM ET | @ Florida St | ESPN2 | L 7-38 |
| Sat, Oct 10 · 7:30 PM ET | vs Syracuse | ACC Network | W 28-25 |
| Sat, Oct 17 · 12:00 PM ET | @ No. 24 SMU | The CW | Antenna (free) or ESPN Unlimited |
| Fri, Oct 23 · 7:00 PM ET | vs Duke | ESPN | ESPN Unlimited |
| Sat, Oct 31 · Time TBD | @ No. 21 Wake Forest | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 14 · Time TBD | vs California | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 21 · Time TBD | vs North Carolina | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 28 · Time TBD | @ Virginia Tech | Network TBD | TBD |
FAQ
When is the next Virginia 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 Virginia games on?
So far in 2026: ACC Network (3), ESPN (2), ESPN+ / SEC Network+ / ACCNX (1), ESPN2 (1), The CW (1).
What's the cheapest way to watch Virginia football without cable?
To cover every network Virginia 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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