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How to watch Wake Forest Demon Deacons football (2026)
6 Wake Forest games left. Where the next one airs, every game's channel, and the cheapest legal way to watch.
Next game
No. 21 Wake Forest at California
Sat, Oct 17 · 10:30 PM ET · California Memorial Stadium
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 Wake Forest
Wake Forest's usual networks, with an antenna
Covers every network Wake Forest has played on in 2026.
Announced games only
1 remaining game(s) with a network, streaming only, billed in 30-day blocks. 5 more TBD.
- Oct 16–Nov 15: Sling Essentials + Sports Extra
"Usual networks" uses every game on Wake Forest'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 ×2ESPN ×2FS1 ×1The CW ×1ESPN2 ×1
Wake Forest 2026 schedule & channels
| Date (ET) | Opponent | TV | Result / cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 3 · 7:00 PM ET | vs Akron | ACC Network | W 38-16 |
| Sat, Sep 12 · 12:00 PM ET | @ Purdue | FS1 | W 38-36 |
| Fri, Sep 18 · 7:30 PM ET | vs No. 5 Miami | ESPN | L 20-33 |
| Sat, Sep 26 · 12:00 PM ET | @ No. 16 Louisville | ESPNDisney+ | W 30-27 |
| Sat, Oct 3 · 12:00 PM ET | vs Stanford | ACC Network | W 57-3 |
| Sat, Oct 10 · 12:00 PM ET | @ NC State | The CW | W 38-14 |
| Sat, Oct 17 · 10:30 PM ET | @ California | ESPN2 | Sling Essentials + Sports Extra |
| Sat, Oct 31 · Time TBD | vs Virginia | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 7 · Time TBD | vs Merrimack | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 14 · Time TBD | @ No. 24 SMU | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 21 · Time TBD | @ Georgia Tech | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 28 · Time TBD | vs Duke | Network TBD | TBD |
FAQ
When is the next Wake Forest game and what channel is it on?
Wake Forest Demon Deacons at California Golden Bears, Sat, Oct 17 · 10:30 PM ET, on ESPN2.
What channels are Wake Forest games on?
So far in 2026: ACC Network (2), ESPN (2), FS1 (1), The CW (1), ESPN2 (1).
What's the cheapest way to watch Wake Forest football without cable?
To cover every network Wake Forest has played on this season: $39.99/mo with an antenna (ESPN + FOX One bundle ($39.99)); streaming only, $39.99/mo (ESPN + FOX One bundle ($39.99)). List prices; cancel in months you don't need.
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