How to Watch Louisville Cardinals Games for Free (Legally & Easily)
Last updated: October 8, 2026
If you’re trying to catch the Louisville Cardinals this 2027 College Basketball season without paying for a full cable package, you’re in the right place. They have 10 upcoming games on the schedule, starting with UTC @ LOU on November 1, 2026. Below, for each game we break down exactly which network is carrying it, which streaming services include that network, and — importantly — which of those services offer a free trial so you can watch without spending a dime.
Every Upcoming Louisville Cardinals Game, by Streaming Service
You can watch upcoming Louisville Cardinals games on Sling TV, Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, and Peacock.
- Tue, Dec 1Texas Longhorns @ Louisville Cardinals8:00 PM CST
- Sat, Dec 12Louisville Cardinals @ Kentucky Wildcats3:00 PM CST
- Tue, Dec 1Texas Longhorns @ Louisville Cardinals8:00 PM CST
- Sat, Dec 12Louisville Cardinals @ Kentucky Wildcats3:00 PM CST
- Tue, Dec 1Texas Longhorns @ Louisville Cardinals8:00 PM CST
- Sat, Dec 12Louisville Cardinals @ Kentucky Wildcats3:00 PM CST
- Sat, Dec 5Louisville Cardinals @ Michigan Wolverines11:00 AM CST
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How to Watch Texas Longhorns vs Louisville Cardinals on December 1, 2026
You can watch Texas Longhorns vs Louisville Cardinals for free with Fubo, Fubo Elite, DIRECTV Stream, and DirecTV Stream Ultimate — all offer free trials.
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This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on Peacock.
How to Watch Louisville Cardinals vs Kentucky Wildcats on December 12, 2026
You can watch Louisville Cardinals vs Kentucky Wildcats for free with Fubo, Fubo Elite, DIRECTV Stream, and DirecTV Stream Ultimate — all offer free trials.
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Streaming Services That Carry Louisville Games
| Service | Price | Free Trial |
|---|---|---|
| Sling TVCheapest | $45.99/mo | No |
| Fubo | $73.99/mo | Free for 7 Days |
| Fubo Elite | $89.99/mo | Free for 7 Days |
| DIRECTV Stream | $86.99/mo | Free for 5 Days |
| Hulu with Live TV | $82.99/mo | Free for 3 Days |
| DirecTV Stream Ultimate | $109.99/mo | Free for 5 Days |
| YouTube TV | $82.99/mo | Free for 7 Days |
| Peacock | $7.99/mo | No |
Which Streaming Service Has the Most Louisville Games?
Across the 5 scheduled Louisville games with a broadcaster listed, here is how many each streaming service carries, and what share of the season that covers.
| Service | Games | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Sling TVCheapest | 4 of 5 | 80% |
| Fubo | 4 of 5 | 80% |
| Fubo Elite | 4 of 5 | 80% |
| DIRECTV Stream | 4 of 5 | 80% |
| Hulu with Live TV | 4 of 5 | 80% |
| DirecTV Stream Ultimate | 4 of 5 | 80% |
| YouTube TV | 4 of 5 | 80% |
| Sling TV with All ExtrasCheapest | 2 of 5 | 40% |
| Peacock | 1 of 5 | 20% |
How Much Would It Cost to Watch Every Louisville Game?
To cover every network carrying Louisville Cardinals games this season, you'd need 2 services:
- Sling TV: $45.99/mo
- Peacock: $7.99/mo
But you don't need to pay all that. These services offer a free trial:
- Fubo: free for 7 days
- YouTube TV: free for 7 days
- DIRECTV Stream: free for 5 days
- Hulu with Live TV: free for 3 days
That means you can watch Louisville Cardinals for 22 days for free by stacking free trials across these services.
The Cheapest Way to Watch Louisville (Without Free Trials)
If you want to catch every Louisville Cardinals game and you're past the free trial window, the most affordable combination is 2 services at $53.98/mo:
That's still a lot cheaper than cable, and between these you'd have every network that carries Louisville Cardinals games covered.
Last updated: October 8, 2026