How to watch Northern Illinois
every NORTHERN ILLINOIS game in 2026 · channels, services, packages
Season guide
2026
11 televised games across 5 outlets · 2 free over the air locally.
Where the games live
2026 schedule by outlet1 game without a TV listing yet.
Compare single services
ranked by announced games covered, then monthly priceMW+
$10.99/mo
7 of 11
games with channels announced, 1 still TBA
misses 2 on CBSSN, 1 on BTN, 1 on TNT
Carries Mountain West events not selected for national television.
YouTube TV
$82.99/mo
6 of 11
games with channels announced, 1 still TBA
misses 5 on MW+
Local ABC/CBS/FOX/NBC availability varies by market.
Hulu + Live TV
$82.99/mo
6 of 11
games with channels announced, 1 still TBA
misses 5 on MW+
Bundles Disney+ and ESPN+ at no extra cost.
DIRECTV STREAM
$108.99/mo as needed
6 of 11
games with channels announced, 1 still TBA
needs Choice tier (+$22/mo) for 1 game on BTN
misses 5 on MW+
Conference networks require the Choice tier or above.
Fubo
$84.99/mo
5 of 11
games with channels announced, 1 still TBA
misses 5 on MW+, 1 on TNT
No USA Network, TNT, or truTV.
Sling Orange + Blue
$80.99/mo as needed
4 of 11
games with channels announced, 1 still TBA
needs Sports Extra (+$15/mo) for 1 game on BTN
misses 5 on MW+, 2 on CBSSN
No ABC, no CBS, and no CBS Sports Network — Sling cannot cover those games.
HBO Max
$16.99/mo
3 of 11
games with channels announced, 1 still TBA
misses 5 on MW+, 2 on CBSSN, 1 on BTN
TNT/truTV games stream with the B/R Sports add-on (currently included).
Fox One
$19.99/mo
3 of 11
games with channels announced, 1 still TBA
misses 5 on MW+, 2 on CBSSN, 1 on TNT
Fox's direct app: FOX, FS1 and BTN only.
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Every game and channel
11 of 12 channels announcedWk 1
at Iowa
BTN
Wk 2
vs Illinois State
MW+
Wk 3
at Arizona
TNT
Wk 4
at Georgia State
Channel TBA
Wk 6
vs Air Force
CBSSN
Wk 7
at Wyoming
The CW Networkfree with an antennafree to stream
Wk 8
vs Hawai'i
MW+
Wk 9
at UNLV
CBSSN
Wk 10
at San José State
MW+
Wk 11
vs Nevada
MW+
Wk 12
at North Dakota State
The CW Networkfree with an antennafree to stream
Wk 13
vs UTEP
MW+
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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