How to Watch Colorado Buffaloes Games for Free (Legally & Easily)

Last updated: September 21, 2026

If you’re trying to catch the Colorado Buffaloes this 2026 College Football season without paying for a full cable package, you’re in the right place. The Colorado enter this stretch at 2-1 (4th in Big 12). They have 9 upcoming games on the schedule, starting with COLO @ BAY on September 26, 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.

Best Way to Watch Colorado Buffaloes

Fubofree for 7 days
$73.99/mo after trial
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Every Upcoming Colorado Buffaloes Game, by Streaming Service

You can watch upcoming Colorado Buffaloes games on Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, and Sling TV.

FuboFree 7 Days
2 of 2 upcoming games · $73.99/mo
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  • Sat, Sep 26Colorado Buffaloes @ Baylor Bears11:00 AM CDT
  • Fri, Nov 13Houston Cougars @ Colorado Buffaloes9:15 PM CST
DIRECTV StreamFree 5 Days
2 of 2 upcoming games · $86.99/mo
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  • Sat, Sep 26Colorado Buffaloes @ Baylor Bears11:00 AM CDT
  • Fri, Nov 13Houston Cougars @ Colorado Buffaloes9:15 PM CST
Sling TVCheapest
2 of 2 upcoming games · $45.99/mo
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  • Sat, Sep 26Colorado Buffaloes @ Baylor Bears11:00 AM CDT
  • Fri, Nov 13Houston Cougars @ Colorado Buffaloes9:15 PM CST

How to Watch Colorado Buffaloes vs Baylor Bears on September 26, 2026

Kickoff: Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM CDT Venue: McLane Stadium, Waco, TX Week: 4 Season: Regular Season TV: ESPN2 Odds: Colorado Buffaloes +300, Baylor Bears -380 · O/U 54.5 (DraftKings)

You can watch Colorado Buffaloes vs Baylor Bears for free with Fubo, Fubo Elite, DIRECTV Stream, and DirecTV Stream Ultimate — all offer free trials.

How to Watch Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Colorado Buffaloes on October 2, 2026

Kickoff: Friday, October 2, 2026 at 11:00 PM CDT Venue: Folsom Field, Boulder, CO Week: 5 Season: Regular Season

Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.

How to Watch Utah Utes vs Colorado Buffaloes on October 16, 2026

Kickoff: Friday, October 16, 2026 at 11:00 PM CDT Venue: Folsom Field, Boulder, CO Week: 7 Season: Regular Season

Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.

How to Watch Colorado Buffaloes vs Oklahoma State Cowboys on October 23, 2026

Kickoff: Friday, October 23, 2026 at 11:00 PM CDT Venue: Boone Pickens Stadium, Stillwater, OK Week: 8 Season: Regular Season

Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.

How to Watch Kansas State Wildcats vs Colorado Buffaloes on October 30, 2026

Kickoff: Friday, October 30, 2026 at 11:00 PM CDT Venue: Folsom Field, Boulder, CO Week: 9 Season: Regular Season

Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.

How to Watch Colorado Buffaloes vs Arizona State Sun Devils on November 6, 2026

Kickoff: Friday, November 6, 2026 at 11:00 PM CST Venue: Mountain America Stadium, Tempe, AZ Week: 10 Season: Regular Season

Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.

How to Watch Houston Cougars vs Colorado Buffaloes on November 13, 2026

Kickoff: Friday, November 13, 2026 at 9:15 PM CST Venue: Folsom Field, Boulder, CO Week: 11 Season: Regular Season TV: ESPN

You can watch Houston Cougars vs Colorado Buffaloes for free with Fubo, Fubo Elite, DIRECTV Stream, and DirecTV Stream Ultimate — all offer free trials.

How to Watch Colorado Buffaloes vs Cincinnati Bearcats on November 20, 2026

Kickoff: Friday, November 20, 2026 at 11:00 PM CST Venue: Nippert Stadium, Cincinnati, OH Week: 12 Season: Regular Season

Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.

How to Watch UCF Knights vs Colorado Buffaloes on November 27, 2026

Kickoff: Friday, November 27, 2026 at 11:00 PM CST Venue: Folsom Field, Boulder, CO Week: 13 Season: Regular Season

Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.

Recent Colorado Games & Where They Aired

Streaming Services That Carry Colorado Games

Service Price Free Trial
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
Sling TVCheapest $45.99/mo No
Hulu with Live TV $82.99/mo Free for 3 Days
Sling TV with All ExtrasCheapest $67/mo No
DirecTV Stream Ultimate $109.99/mo Free for 5 Days
YouTube TV $82.99/mo Free for 7 Days

Which Streaming Service Has the Most Colorado Games?

Across the 5 scheduled Colorado games with a broadcaster listed, here is how many each streaming service carries, and what share of the season that covers.

ServiceGamesCoverage
Fubo4 of 580%
Fubo Elite4 of 580%
Sling TVCheapest4 of 580%
Hulu with Live TV4 of 580%
YouTube TV4 of 580%
DIRECTV Stream3 of 560%
DirecTV Stream Ultimate3 of 560%
Sling TV with All ExtrasCheapest2 of 540%
ESPN+1 of 520%

How Much Would It Cost to Watch Every Colorado Game?

To cover every network carrying Colorado Buffaloes games this season, you'd need 1 service:

$45.99/mo total

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 Colorado Buffaloes for 22 days for free by stacking free trials across these services.

The Cheapest Way to Watch Colorado (Without Free Trials)

If you want to catch every Colorado Buffaloes game and you're past the free trial window, the most affordable combination is 1 service at $45.99/mo:

Colorado Buffaloes · College Football
Record: 2-1
4th in Big 12

Last updated: September 21, 2026

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