Stanford Football: What Channel Is the Game On?

Stanford Cardinal — ACC. Today's channel below, plus the full 2026 schedule with the network for every game we have one for.

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Where Stanford games actually air in 2026

Of Stanford's 12 2026 games, 7 have a channel so far: 2 games air on broadcast TV, 3 are on the ESPN channels, 1 needs a conference network and 1 streams only, never appearing in a channel guide at all. The remaining 5 games have no channel assigned yet; college windows are set about twelve days out and this page updates daily.

The part that catches people out: 1 game on ACCNX is not on television. No cable package and no channel number will find it — it is streamed only.

Stanford 2026 schedule & TV channels

All 12 games. Channels shown where a broadcast has been assigned as of 2026-08-26; college windows are typically set about twelve days before kickoff.

DateOpponentChannel
Aug 29vs Hawai'i Rainbow WarriorsACC Network
Sep 5vs Miami HurricanesESPN
Sep 19at Duke Blue DevilsCW
Sep 27vs Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsESPN
Oct 3at Wake Forest Demon DeaconsTBD
Oct 10at Notre Dame Fighting IrishNBC
Oct 17vs Elon PhoenixACCNX
Oct 24vs NC State WolfpackESPN
Oct 31at Louisville CardinalsTBD
Nov 14at Virginia Tech HokiesTBD
Nov 21at California Golden BearsTBD
Nov 28vs SMU MustangsTBD

How to watch Stanford football without cable

Stanford games air on ESPN, ACC Network, NBC, all of which Fubo carries. The 1 game that streams on ACCNX is not a TV channel at all — Fubo's plans include ESPN Unlimited, which covers the ESPN+ side of that.

Varies by market: CW (1 game). Local channel availability depends on your ZIP, which Fubo confirms at signup — we won't tell you it's covered when that depends on where you live.

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Stanford on TV — FAQ

What channel is the Stanford game on?

Of Stanford's 12 2026 games, 7 have a channel so far: 2 games air on broadcast TV, 3 are on the ESPN channels, 1 needs a conference network and 1 streams only, never appearing in a channel guide at all. The remaining 5 games have no channel assigned yet; college windows are set about twelve days out and this page updates daily.

How can I watch Stanford Cardinal football without cable?

Stanford games air on ESPN, ACC Network, NBC, all of which Fubo carries. The 1 game that streams on ACCNX is not a TV channel at all — Fubo's plans include ESPN Unlimited, which covers the ESPN+ side of that.

Who does Stanford play in 2026?

Stanford Cardinal play 12 games in 2026, opening at home against Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors on Aug 29. The full schedule with channels is on this page.