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Ohio State games mostly air on local broadcast channels with a few games carried by sports networks.

Hulu + Live TV has every channel you need to catch all upcoming Buckeyes games. Xfinity TV and Spectrum TV also include all Ohio State football channels.

Keep scrolling to see the TV channels airing upcoming Ohio State football games and find the best watch for every single OSU game.

Ohio State Game Channels

Most Ohio State football games are aired on local broadcast channels  such as FOX, NBC, CBS, and ABC.

Some games are aired on cable channels such as the Big Ten Network and ESPN while a few are exclusive to NBC’s streaming service Peacock.

Ohio State Football TV Schedule

Here are the dates, times, and TV channels for the upcoming OSU games .

Game TV Channel Date Time (ET)
Ohio State at Wisconsin NBC Saturday, Oct. 28 7:30 p.m.
Ohio State at Rutgers CBS Saturday, Nov. 4 12:00 p.m.
Ohio State vs. Michigan State NBC Saturday, Nov. 11 7:00 p.m.
Ohio State vs. Minnesota TBD Saturday, Nov. 18 TBD
Ohio State at No. 2 Michigan TBD Saturday, Nov. 25 12:00 p.m.

Ohio State Football Streaming

Hulu + Live TV is the best way to stream Ohio State Football games. This package includes Hulu (with ads), Disney+ (with ads) ESPN+ (with ads), and 85+ live TV channels. It also has all the Ohio State football channels including:

Hulu + Live TV (with ads) costs $76.99 per month, but there’s no additional broadcast fee, regional sports fee, or equipment rental fees. Visit the official page of Hulu + Live TV to learn more.

TV Plans to Watch Ohio State Football

Xfinity TV

Xfinity TV includes all the channels carrying the Ohio State football games depending on the package and area,

Xfinity Choice TV ($20 to $25 per month) has local broadcast channels such as ABC, NBC, FOX, and CBS, but cable networks such as ESPN aren’t included in its lineup of 10+ channels.

Xfinity Popular TV ($60 per month) and Ultimate TV ($80 per month) both have ESPN in their lineups.

Sports & News ($30 per month) add-on includes the Big Ten Network along with ESPN and FS1 in Ohio in its lineup of 20 channels.

Cheapest Option

Xfinity Choice TV ($20 to $25 per month) with Sports & News ($30 per month) add-on is the cheapest way to get all Ohio State football channels in Ohio with Xfinity TV.

Spectrum TV

Spectrum TV has all the channels carrying the Ohio State football games, but the Big Ten Network may not be available in some areas.

Spectrum TV Select Signature ($59.99 for 12 months) and Spectrum TV Select Plus ($69.99 for 12 months) both have local broadcast channels including ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC, and cable channels including ESPN and the Big Ten Network.

Spectrum Mi Plan Latino ($39.99/mo. for 12 months) has ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC but doesn’t have ESPN.

Cheapest Option

Spectrum TV Select Signature ($59.99 for 12 months) is the cheapest way to get all Ohio State football channels with Spectrum TV.

DIRECTV 

DIRECTV is another TV provider with all TV channels carrying the Ohio State football games.

DIRECTV Entertainment ($64.99 per month for 24 months) has ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, and ESPN, but doesn’t have the Big Ten Network. So you might miss out on a few Buckeyes games with this plan.

DIRECTV Choice ($84.99 per month for 24 months) is the cheapest DIRECTV plan to watch all OSU games. It includes ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, and The Big Ten Network.

DIRECTV Ultimate ($109.99 per month for 24 months) and DIRECTV Premier ($154.99 per month for 24 months) also have all these channels, with some premium networks included for good measure.

Cheapest Option

DIRECTV Choice ($84.99 per month for 24 months) is the cheapest way to get all Ohio State football channels with DIRECTV.

Cox TV

Cox TV also carries all the channels that show Ohio State football games.

Cox Contour TV Starter ($56.00 per month) has all the top local broadcast channels including ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC, and some cable channels.

Contour TV Preferred ($99.00 per month) includes local broadcast channels along with ESPN and the Big Ten Network in Ohio.

Contour TV Ultimate ($139.00 per month) also includes ESPN, the Big Ten Network, and local broadcast channels in Ohio.

Cheapest Option

Contour TV Preferred ($99.00 per month) remains the cheapest way to get all Ohio State football channels with Cox TV.

Dish TV

You’ll find all the channels airing OSU games in DISH TV’s channel lineup. However, local broadcast channels are not included in the basic plans.

America’s Top 120 ($79.99 per month ) plan—as the name implies, includes the top 120 cable channels in the US including ESPN  in its lineup of 190 channels.

America’s Top 120 Plus ($94.99 per month), America's Top 200 ($99.99 per month), and America's Top 250 ($109.99 per month) all include the Multi-Sport package (limited-time offer). The Multi-Sport package contains 15 sports channels including the Big Ten Network, NFL Network, and NFL RedZone.

DISH TV Locals Pack ($12 per month ) adds local broadcast networks including ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC,  to your Dish TV plan.

Cheapest Option

America’s Top 120 Plus ($94.99 per month) plan with Locals Pack ($12 per month ) is the cheapest way to get all Ohio State football channels with Dish TV.

Where can I watch the Ohio State Game for Free?

Most Ohio State football games air on local ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, or Big Ten Network in Ohio. If your TV plan includes these channels, you can watch almost every Buckeyes game live for free on TV or on your TV provider’s app.

Where to Watch Ohio State Football: Our Recommendations

Hulu + Live TV is the cheapest way to watch all Ohio State football games without cable. There’s no term contract, so you can cancel anytime.

Xfinity TV and Spectrum TV have the most affordable cable TV plans that include all Ohio State football channels. If Xfinity TV is available where you live in Ohio, we recommend Choice TV + Sports & News. If Spectrum TV is available, TV Select Signature is the best option.

You can use our Provider Search tool to see which TV providers are available in your area.

The following table shows TV packages and add-ons from various providers that include Ohio State football channels.

TV Package Local Channels (ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC) ESPN Big Ten Network
Hulu + Live TV Included Included Included
Xfinity TV Included with Xfinity Choice TV Included with Sports & News add-on Included with Sports & News add-on
Spectrum TV Included with TV Select Signature Included with TV Select Signature Included with TV Select Signature
DIRECTV Included Included with DIRECTV Choice Included with DIRECTV Choice
Cox TV Included Included with Contour TV Preferred Included with Contour TV Preferred
Dish TV Included with Locals Pack Included with America’s Top 120 Included with America’s Top 120 Plus

In a Nutshell

Ohio State football games air mostly on local broadcast channels such as ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC. A few games air only on cable channels such as ESPN the Big Ten Network.

Hulu + Live TV is the best way to watch all Buckeyes games on any device. If you prefer traditional TV, Xfinity TV, Spectrum TV, DIRECTV, Cox TV, and DISH TV also have all Ohio State football channels included with different packages.

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