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How to watch Wisconsin Badgers football (2026)
7 Wisconsin games left. Where the next one airs, every game's channel, and the cheapest legal way to watch.
Next game
Wisconsin at No. 12 UCLA
Sat, Oct 17 · 7:30 PM ET · Rose Bowl
NBC
- Antenna — free
- Peacock — $12.99/mo
- YouTube TV Sports Plan — $64.99/mo
- Hulu + Live TV — $89.99/mo
Cheapest way to watch Wisconsin
Wisconsin's usual networks, with an antenna
Covers every network Wisconsin has played on in 2026.
Announced games only
3 remaining game(s) with a network, streaming only, billed in 30-day blocks. 4 more TBD.
- Oct 16–Nov 15: Peacock
- Nov 15–Dec 15: Peacock
With an antenna: $0.
"Usual networks" uses every game on Wisconsin'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: NBC ×4Big Ten Network ×2Peacock (exclusive) ×2
Wisconsin 2026 schedule & channels
| Date (ET) | Opponent | TV | Result / cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Sep 6 · 7:30 PM ET | vs No. 4 Notre Dame | NBC | L 13-41 |
| Sat, Sep 12 · 7:15 PM ET | vs W Illinois | Big Ten Network | W 36-9 |
| Sat, Sep 19 · 12:30 PM ET | vs E Michigan | Peacock | W 54-10 |
| Sat, Sep 26 · 5:00 PM ET | @ No. 13 Penn State | Peacock | W 24-20 |
| Sat, Oct 3 · 12:30 PM ET | vs Michigan St | Big Ten Network | W 31-3 |
| Sat, Oct 17 · 7:30 PM ET | @ No. 12 UCLA | NBC | Antenna (free) or Peacock |
| Sat, Oct 24 · 7:30 PM ET | vs No. 19 USC | NBC | Antenna (free) or Peacock |
| Sat, Oct 31 · Time TBD | @ No. 17 Iowa | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 7 · Time TBD | vs Rutgers | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 14 · Time TBD | @ Maryland | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 21 · Time TBD | @ Purdue | Network TBD | TBD |
| Fri, Nov 27 · 7:30 PM ET | vs Minnesota | NBC | Antenna (free) or Peacock |
FAQ
When is the next Wisconsin game and what channel is it on?
Wisconsin Badgers at UCLA Bruins, Sat, Oct 17 · 7:30 PM ET, on NBC.
What channels are Wisconsin games on?
So far in 2026: NBC (4), Big Ten Network (2), Peacock (exclusive) (2).
What's the cheapest way to watch Wisconsin football without cable?
To cover every network Wisconsin has played on this season: $32.98/mo with an antenna (FOX One ($19.99) + Peacock ($12.99)); streaming only, $32.98/mo (FOX One ($19.99) + Peacock ($12.99)). List prices; cancel in months you don't need.
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