How to watch Rice
every RICE 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 rights7games use American Athletic TV rights
Possible channels: ABC · ESPN · ESPN2 · ESPNU · ESPN+
Games: vs UTSA · at East Carolina · vs Tulsa · at Florida Atlantic · at North Texas · vs Tulane · vs Army
2games are assigned to ESPN+
Channel: ESPN+ · announced
Games: vs Houston Christian · vs Western Michigan
1game is assigned to NBC
Channel: NBC · announced
Games: at Notre Dame
1game is assigned to The CW Network
Channel: The CW Network · announced
Games: at Fresno State
1game is assigned to ESPN
Channel: ESPN · announced
Games: at Temple
Compare single services
ranked by season coverage, then monthly priceESPN (Unlimited)
$29.99/mo
At least 11
11 of 12 games
Missing possible channels: NBC
DIRECTV STREAM
$108.99/mo as needed
At least 3
Could cover 10 of 12
needs Choice tier (+$22/mo): ESPNU isn't in the base package
Missing possible channels: ESPN+
Show 7 more services
Sling Orange + Blue
$80.99/mo as needed
Partial coverage
3 games are already assigned
needs Local FOX & NBC (select markets): NBC isn't in the base package; Sports Extra (+$15/mo): ESPNU isn't in the base package
Missing possible channels: ESPN+ · ABC
ESPN Select (was ESPN+)
$12.99/mo
Limited coverage
3 games are already assigned
Missing possible channels: NBC · ABC · ESPN · ESPN2 · ESPNU
Peacock
$10.99/mo
Limited coverage
2 games are already assigned
Missing possible channels: ESPN+ · ABC · ESPN · ESPN2 · ESPNU
MW+
$10.99/mo
Limited coverage
1 game is already assigned
Missing possible channels: ESPN+ · NBC · ABC · ESPN · ESPN2 · ESPNU
Paramount+
$12.99/mo
Limited coverage
1 game is already assigned
Missing possible channels: ESPN+ · NBC · ABC · ESPN · ESPN2 · ESPNU
HBO Max
$16.99/mo
Limited coverage
1 game is already assigned
Missing possible channels: ESPN+ · NBC · ABC · ESPN · ESPN2 · ESPNU
Fox One
$19.99/mo
Limited coverage
1 game is already assigned
Missing possible channels: ESPN+ · NBC · ABC · ESPN · ESPN2 · ESPNU
TV options for different priorities
one service, the lowest price, or complete coverageSimplest option
Hulu + Live TV · $82.99/mo
Hulu + Live TV covers every game wherever it airs.
Lowest monthly price
ESPN (Unlimited) · $29.99/mo
ESPN (Unlimited) covers at least 11 of 12 games at the lowest price. Catch the rest at a bar.
Complete coverage
ESPN (Unlimited) + Peacock · $40.98/mo
Covers every game wherever it lands, streamer exclusives included.
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Start with the services you already have, then compare coverage, monthly price, and simplicity for Rice.
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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