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How to watch James Madison

every JAMES MADISON 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, mapped by media rights
10ESPNvs Liberty · vs Wagner · at Old Dominion
ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+
1CBS-ledverify before seasonat San Diego State
CBS / CBSSN / The CW Network + occasional Paramount+ exclusiveThe rebuilt league's CBS-anchored deal starts in 2026; additional partners may still be announced.
1CBSSN + ESPN+at UConn
CBSSN / ESPN+

What covers the season

guaranteed games (worst case) — possible (best case)
Hulu + Live TV
$82.99/mo
12/12All TV games
occasional Paramount+ exclusives not included
Get Hulu + Live TV
ESPN (Unlimited)
$29.99/mo
10–12/12
can't cover: CBS-led; CBSSN + ESPN+
Get ESPN (Unlimited)
YouTube TV
$82.99/mo
1–12/12
occasional Paramount+ exclusives not included
can't cover: ESPN; CBSSN + ESPN+
Get YouTube TV
Fubo
$84.99/mo
1–12/12
occasional Paramount+ exclusives not included
can't cover: ESPN; CBSSN + ESPN+
Get Fubo
DIRECTV STREAM
$108.99/mo as needed
1–12/12
needs Choice tier (+$22/mo)
occasional Paramount+ exclusives not included
can't cover: ESPN; CBSSN + ESPN+
Get DIRECTV STREAM
ESPN+
$11.99/mo
0–12/12
can't cover: ESPN; CBS-led; CBSSN + ESPN+
Get ESPN+
Sling Orange + Blue
$75.99/mo as needed
0–12/12
needs Sports Extra (+$15/mo)
can't cover: ESPN; CBS-led; CBSSN + ESPN+
Get Sling Orange + Blue
Peacock
$10.99/mo
0–1/12
can't cover: ESPN; CBS-led; CBSSN + ESPN+
Get Peacock
Paramount+
$12.99/mo
0–1/12
can't cover: ESPN; CBS-led; CBSSN + ESPN+
Get Paramount+
HBO Max
$16.99/mo
0–1/12
can't cover: ESPN; CBS-led; CBSSN + ESPN+
Get HBO Max
Fox One
$19.99/mo
0–1/12
can't cover: ESPN; CBS-led; CBSSN + ESPN+
Get Fox One

Three ways to buy

depending on what kind of fan you are
One service, no thinking
Hulu + Live TV · $82.99/mo
Hulu + Live TV guarantees every TV game; occasional Paramount+ exclusives not included.
Budget play
ESPN (Unlimited) · $29.99/mo
ESPN (Unlimited) gets 10–12 of 12 games at the lowest price; catch the rest at a bar.
Every snap, no gaps
Hulu + Live TV + Paramount+ · $95.98/mo
Covers every game wherever it lands — streamer exclusives included.

Channel projections come from each conference's announced media-rights deals (verified June 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 — confirm with the provider before subscribing. Local broadcast availability varies by market.

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