How to Watch North Carolina Tar Heels Games for Free (Legally & Easily)
Last updated: October 8, 2026
If you’re trying to catch the North Carolina Tar Heels 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 WCU @ UNC 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 North Carolina Tar Heels Game, by Streaming Service
You can watch upcoming North Carolina Tar Heels games on Sling TV, Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, and Peacock.
- Fri, Nov 13Georgia Bulldogs @ North Carolina Tar Heels6:00 PM CST
- Fri, Nov 27West Virginia Mountaineers @ North Carolina Tar Heels6:00 PM CST
- Tue, Dec 1Arkansas Razorbacks @ North Carolina Tar Heels6:30 PM CST
- Fri, Nov 13Georgia Bulldogs @ North Carolina Tar Heels6:00 PM CST
- Fri, Nov 27West Virginia Mountaineers @ North Carolina Tar Heels6:00 PM CST
- Tue, Dec 1Arkansas Razorbacks @ North Carolina Tar Heels6:30 PM CST
- Fri, Nov 13Georgia Bulldogs @ North Carolina Tar Heels6:00 PM CST
- Fri, Nov 27West Virginia Mountaineers @ North Carolina Tar Heels6:00 PM CST
- Tue, Dec 1Arkansas Razorbacks @ North Carolina Tar Heels6:30 PM CST
- Sat, Dec 12North Carolina Tar Heels @ Georgetown Hoyas11:00 AM CST
How to Watch Western Carolina Catamounts vs North Carolina Tar Heels on November 1, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Wofford Terriers vs North Carolina Tar Heels on November 5, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Wyoming Cowboys vs North Carolina Tar Heels on November 9, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Georgia Bulldogs vs North Carolina Tar Heels on November 13, 2026
You can watch Georgia Bulldogs vs North Carolina Tar Heels for free with Fubo, Fubo Elite, DIRECTV Stream, and DirecTV Stream Ultimate — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Marshall Thundering Herd vs North Carolina Tar Heels on November 19, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Monmouth Hawks vs North Carolina Tar Heels on November 22, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch West Virginia Mountaineers vs North Carolina Tar Heels on November 27, 2026
You can watch West Virginia Mountaineers vs North Carolina Tar Heels for free with Fubo, Fubo Elite, DIRECTV Stream, and DirecTV Stream Ultimate — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Arkansas Razorbacks vs North Carolina Tar Heels on December 1, 2026
You can watch Arkansas Razorbacks vs North Carolina Tar Heels for free with Fubo, Fubo Elite, DIRECTV Stream, and DirecTV Stream Ultimate — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Butler Bulldogs vs North Carolina Tar Heels on December 5, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch North Carolina Tar Heels vs Georgetown Hoyas on December 12, 2026
This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on Peacock.
Streaming Services That Carry North Carolina Games
| Service | Price | Free Trial |
|---|---|---|
| Sling TVCheapest | $45.99/mo | No |
| Sling TV with All ExtrasCheapest | $67/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 North Carolina Games?
Across the 7 scheduled North Carolina 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 | 6 of 7 | 86% |
| Fubo | 6 of 7 | 86% |
| Fubo Elite | 6 of 7 | 86% |
| DIRECTV Stream | 6 of 7 | 86% |
| Hulu with Live TV | 6 of 7 | 86% |
| DirecTV Stream Ultimate | 6 of 7 | 86% |
| YouTube TV | 6 of 7 | 86% |
| Sling TV with All ExtrasCheapest | 4 of 7 | 57% |
| Peacock | 1 of 7 | 14% |
How Much Would It Cost to Watch Every North Carolina Game?
To cover every network carrying North Carolina Tar Heels 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 North Carolina Tar Heels for 22 days for free by stacking free trials across these services.
The Cheapest Way to Watch North Carolina (Without Free Trials)
If you want to catch every North Carolina Tar Heels 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 North Carolina Tar Heels games covered.
Last updated: October 8, 2026