How to watch Ball State
every BALL STATE game in 2026 · channels, services, packages
Season outlook
2026
The 2026 schedule is set; exact channels come 6–12 days before each kickoff. But the TV deals are signed, so you can buy the right service today.
Where the games will live
12 games grouped by home-team TV rights8games use Mid-American TV rights
Possible channels: ESPN · ESPN2 · ESPNU · ESPN+ · CBSSN · Primarily the ESPN family; some games have aired on CBS Sports Network.
Games: at Kent State · vs Toledo · at Bowling Green · vs Sacramento State · at Massachusetts · vs Buffalo · at Ohio · vs Central Michigan
2games are assigned to ESPN+
Channel: ESPN+ · announced
Games: vs Stony Brook · at Liberty
1game is assigned to BTN
Channel: BTN · announced
Games: at Ohio State
1game uses Big Ten TV rights
Possible channels: FOX · FS1 · CBS · NBC · BTN · possible Peacock exclusive · Peacock takes roughly one exclusive per team per season.
Games: at Northwestern
Compare single services
ranked by season coverage, then monthly priceHulu + Live TV
$82.99/mo
All 12
on the main channels
Occasional Peacock exclusives not included.
YouTube TV
$82.99/mo
At least 2
Could cover 10 of 12
Occasional Peacock exclusives not included.
Missing possible channels: ESPN+
Fubo
$84.99/mo
At least 2
Could cover 10 of 12
Occasional Peacock exclusives not included.
Missing possible channels: ESPN+
DIRECTV STREAM
$108.99/mo as needed
At least 2
Could cover 10 of 12
needs Choice tier (+$22/mo): BTN and ESPNU aren't in the base package
Occasional Peacock exclusives not included.
Missing possible channels: ESPN+
ESPN (Unlimited)
$29.99/mo
At least 2
Could cover 10 of 12
Occasional Peacock exclusives not included.
Missing possible channels: BTN · CBSSN · FOX · FS1 · CBS · NBC
Show 5 more services
Sling Orange + Blue
$80.99/mo as needed
Partial coverage
1 game is already assigned
needs Sports Extra (+$15/mo): BTN and ESPNU aren't in the base package; Local FOX & NBC (select markets): FOX and NBC aren't in the base package
Occasional Peacock exclusives not included.
Missing possible channels: ESPN+ · CBSSN · CBS
ESPN Select (was ESPN+)
$12.99/mo
Limited coverage
2 games are already assigned
Occasional Peacock exclusives not included.
Missing possible channels: BTN · ESPN · ESPN2 · ESPNU · CBSSN · FOX · FS1 · CBS · NBC
Fox One
$19.99/mo
Limited coverage
1 game is already assigned
Occasional Peacock exclusives not included.
Missing possible channels: ESPN+ · ESPN · ESPN2 · ESPNU · CBSSN · CBS · NBC
Peacock
$10.99/mo
Limited coverage
Best as an add-on, not the main service
Missing possible channels: BTN · ESPN+ · ESPN · ESPN2 · ESPNU · CBSSN · FOX · FS1 · CBS
Paramount+
$12.99/mo
Limited coverage
Best as an add-on, not the main service
Occasional Peacock exclusives not included.
Missing possible channels: BTN · ESPN+ · ESPN · ESPN2 · ESPNU · CBSSN · FOX · FS1 · NBC
TV options for different priorities
one service, the lowest price, or complete coverageMost games, one service
Hulu + Live TV · $82.99/mo
Hulu + Live TV covers all 12 games unless one airs exclusively on Peacock.
Complete coverage
Hulu + Live TV + Peacock · $93.98/mo
Covers every game wherever it lands, streamer exclusives included.
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Channel projections come from each conference's announced media-rights deals (verified August 2026); exact assignments are typically announced 6–12 days before kickoff and this page sharpens automatically as they land.
Service lineups, packages, and prices verified as of June 2026; they change, so confirm with the provider before subscribing. Local broadcast availability varies by market.
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