Jonathan Bax #10 of the TCU Horned Frogs sacks Gio Lopez #7 of the North Carolina Tar Heels and causes a fumble during the second half of the game at Kenan Stadium on Sept. 1, 2025 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission.
The Tar Heels and Horned Frogs kick off the 2026-27 college football season on Aug. 29 from Dublin, Ireland. Saturday’s TCU vs. UNC game will be broadcast live in the U.S. at 9 a.m. PT/12 p.m. ET on ESPN, which can be livestreamed via DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo (with a one-day free trial), Sling and Hulu + Live TV. The game will also be simulcast on Disney+, which doesn’t have a free trial of its own but is included in any of DirecTV’s Signature packages which offer the aforementioned five-day free trial.
stream espn and disney+ free with directv 5-day trialAt a Glance: How to Watch TCU vs. North Carolina Football Game
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- When: Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, 9 a.m. PT/12 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN
- Stream online: DirecTV, Fubo, Sling, Hulu + Live TV, Disney+ (also included in DirecTV Signature packages’ five-day free trial)
Where to Watch TCU vs. UNC College Football Game: Date, Time, Channel
The Tar Heels will take on the Horned Frogs on Saturday, Aug. 29 at 9 a.m. PT/12. p.m. ET, airing live on ESPN.
Where to Stream TCU vs. UNC College Football Game Online Free
Since the game airs on ESPN, it will also be available to watch live on any streaming service that carries said network, including DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo (with a one-day free trial), Sling and Hulu + Live TV.
Saturday’s game will also be available to stream live on Disney+, and while the streamer doesn’t offer a free trial directly, fans can get free access through any of DirecTV’s Signature packages, which include the Disney+ and Hulu bundle and offer a five-day free trial.
get directv free trial with disney+ and ESPN includedMore on each live TV streaming option — and their new subscriber discounts — below.
DirecTV
Five-day free trial; packages from $19.99 per month Directv free trialBoth ESPN and Disney+ are included in any of DirecTV’s signature packages: Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate or Premier. Plus, DirecTV offers a five-day free trial for its streaming service, meaning new subscribers can tune in to the TV movie at no cost.
Learn more about each plan option, including how to build your own channel lineup (starting at just $19.99 per month), at directv.com.
Fubo Fubo
One-day free trial; packages from $64.99 per month ($54.99 for first month) Fubo Free trialESPN is available to stream with a subscription to Fubo, which offers a one-day free trial for new subscribers. After the trial, plans start at $54.99 for the first month and $64.99 monthly thereafter.
Sling
Plans from $4.99 per day or $19.99 per month Get SlingESPN is included in Sling’s budget-friendly Essentials plan, from $19.99 per month; Sling’s Orange plan, from $45.99 per month or $4.99 per day; and Sling’s Orange & Blue plan, from $60.99 per month.
Hulu + Live TV
Three-day free trial; packages from $89.99 per month Get Hulu + live TV, disney+, ESPN+Watch ESPN with Hulu + Live TV, which offers a three-day free trial. Subscriptions come bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, and start at $89.99 per month.
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