How to watch Wake Forest
every WAKE FOREST 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 rights9games use ACC TV rights
Possible channels: ABC · ESPN · ESPN2 · ESPNU · ACC Network · ACC Extra · The CW Network · possible ESPN+ exclusive
Games: at Louisville · vs Stanford · at NC State · at California · vs Virginia · vs Merrimack · at SMU · at Georgia Tech · vs Duke
1game is assigned to ACC Network
Channel: ACC Network · announced
Games: vs Akron
1game is assigned to FS1
Channel: FS1 · announced
Games: at Purdue
1game is assigned to ESPN
Channel: ESPN · announced
Games: vs Miami
Compare single services
ranked by season coverage, then monthly priceYouTube TV
$82.99/mo
All 12
on the main channels
Occasional ESPN+ exclusives not included.
DIRECTV STREAM
$108.99/mo as needed
All 12
on the main channels
needs Choice tier (+$22/mo): ACC Network and ESPNU and ACC Extra aren't in the base package
Occasional ESPN+ exclusives not included.
ESPN (Unlimited)
$29.99/mo
At least 11
11 of 12 games
Missing possible channels: FS1
Show 7 more services
Sling Orange + Blue
$80.99/mo as needed
At least 3
Could cover 12 of 12
needs Sports Extra (+$15/mo): ACC Network and ESPNU and ACC Extra aren't in the base package
Occasional ESPN+ exclusives not included.
Missing possible channels: ABC
Fox One
$19.99/mo
Limited coverage
1 game is already assigned
Occasional ESPN+ exclusives not included.
Missing possible channels: ACC Network · ESPN · ABC · ESPN2 · ESPNU · ACC Extra
Peacock
$10.99/mo
Limited coverage
Best as an add-on, not the main service
Occasional ESPN+ exclusives not included.
Missing possible channels: ACC Network · FS1 · ESPN · ABC · ESPN2 · ESPNU · ACC Extra
MW+
$10.99/mo
Limited coverage
Best as an add-on, not the main service
Occasional ESPN+ exclusives not included.
Missing possible channels: ACC Network · FS1 · ESPN · ABC · ESPN2 · ESPNU · ACC Extra
Paramount+
$12.99/mo
Limited coverage
Best as an add-on, not the main service
Occasional ESPN+ exclusives not included.
Missing possible channels: ACC Network · FS1 · ESPN · ABC · ESPN2 · ESPNU · ACC Extra
ESPN Select (was ESPN+)
$12.99/mo
Limited coverage
Best as an add-on, not the main service
Missing possible channels: ACC Network · FS1 · ESPN · ABC · ESPN2 · ESPNU · ACC Extra
HBO Max
$16.99/mo
Limited coverage
Best as an add-on, not the main service
Occasional ESPN+ exclusives not included.
Missing possible channels: ACC Network · FS1 · ESPN · ABC · ESPN2 · ESPNU · ACC Extra
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) + Fox One · $49.98/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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