How to Watch Houston Cougars Games for Free (Legally & Easily)
Last updated: September 20, 2026
If you’re trying to catch the Houston Cougars this 2026 College Football season without paying for a full cable package, you’re in the right place. The Houston enter this stretch at 2-1 (14th in Big 12). They have 9 upcoming games on the schedule, starting with HOU @ GASO 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.
Every Upcoming Houston Cougars Game, by Streaming Service
You can watch upcoming Houston Cougars games on Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, and Sling TV.
- Sat, Sep 26Houston Cougars @ Georgia Southern Eagles3:00 PM CDT
- Fri, Nov 13Houston Cougars @ Colorado Buffaloes9:15 PM CST
- Sat, Sep 26Houston Cougars @ Georgia Southern Eagles3:00 PM CDT
- Fri, Nov 13Houston Cougars @ Colorado Buffaloes9:15 PM CST
- Sat, Sep 26Houston Cougars @ Georgia Southern Eagles3:00 PM CDT
- Fri, Nov 13Houston Cougars @ Colorado Buffaloes9:15 PM CST
How to Watch Houston Cougars vs Georgia Southern Eagles on September 26, 2026
You can watch Houston Cougars vs Georgia Southern Eagles for free with Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, and DirecTV Stream Ultimate — all offer free trials.
How to Watch UCF Knights vs Houston Cougars on October 2, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Houston Cougars vs Kansas State Wildcats on October 9, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Houston Cougars on October 16, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Houston Cougars vs Utah Utes on October 23, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Cincinnati Bearcats vs Houston Cougars on November 6, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Houston Cougars vs Colorado Buffaloes on November 13, 2026
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 Houston Cougars vs West Virginia Mountaineers on November 20, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Baylor Bears vs Houston Cougars on November 27, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
Recent Houston Games & Where They Aired
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Sep 18
Houston Cougars @ Texas Tech Red Raiders 26-28 Aired on: FOX -
Sep 12
Southern Jaguars @ Houston Cougars 6-77 Aired on: ESPN+ -
Sep 5
Oregon State Beavers @ Houston Cougars 20-33 Aired on: ESPNEWS, Disney+
Streaming Services That Carry Houston 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 Houston Games?
Across the 5 scheduled Houston games with a broadcaster listed, here is how many each streaming service carries, and what share of the season that covers.
| Service | Games | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Hulu with Live TV | 4 of 5 | 80% |
| YouTube TV | 4 of 5 | 80% |
| Sling TV with All ExtrasCheapest | 3 of 5 | 60% |
| Fubo | 3 of 5 | 60% |
| Fubo Elite | 2 of 5 | 40% |
| Sling TVCheapest | 2 of 5 | 40% |
| DIRECTV Stream | 2 of 5 | 40% |
| DirecTV Stream Ultimate | 2 of 5 | 40% |
| ESPN+ | 1 of 5 | 20% |
How Much Would It Cost to Watch Every Houston Game?
To cover every network carrying Houston Cougars games this season, you'd need 1 service:
- Fubo: $73.99/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 Houston Cougars for 22 days for free by stacking free trials across these services.
The Cheapest Way to Watch Houston (Without Free Trials)
If you want to catch every Houston Cougars game and you're past the free trial window, the most affordable combination is 1 service at $73.99/mo:
- Fubo — $73.99/mo
Last updated: September 20, 2026