How to Watch Upcoming Iowa Hawkeyes Games for Free (Legally & Easily)

Last updated: September 12, 2026

If you’re trying to catch the Iowa Hawkeyes this 2026 College Football season without paying for a full cable package, you’re in the right place. The Iowa enter this stretch at 1-0 (1st in Big Ten). They have 10 upcoming games on the schedule, starting with UNI @ IOWA on September 19, 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 Iowa Hawkeyes

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

You can watch upcoming Iowa Hawkeyes 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 19Northern Iowa Panthers @ Iowa Hawkeyes3:00 PM CDTFS1
  • Fri, Nov 27Nebraska Cornhuskers @ Iowa Hawkeyes11:00 AM CSTCBS
DIRECTV StreamFree 5 Days
1 of 2 upcoming games · $86.99/mo
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  • Sat, Sep 19Northern Iowa Panthers @ Iowa Hawkeyes3:00 PM CDTFS1
Sling TVCheapest
1 of 2 upcoming games · $45.99/mo
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  • Sat, Sep 19Northern Iowa Panthers @ Iowa Hawkeyes3:00 PM CDTFS1

How to Watch Northern Iowa Panthers vs Iowa Hawkeyes on September 19, 2026

Kickoff: Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM CDT Venue: Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IA Week: 3 Season: Regular Season TV: FS1

You can watch Northern Iowa Panthers vs Iowa Hawkeyes for free with Fubo and DIRECTV Stream — all offer free trials.

How to Watch Iowa Hawkeyes vs Michigan Wolverines on September 25, 2026

Kickoff: Friday, September 25, 2026 at 11:00 PM CDT Venue: Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, MI Week: 4 Season: Regular Season

Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.

How to Watch Ohio State Buckeyes vs Iowa Hawkeyes on October 2, 2026

Kickoff: Friday, October 2, 2026 at 11:00 PM CDT Venue: Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IA Week: 5 Season: Regular Season

Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.

How to Watch Iowa Hawkeyes vs Washington Huskies on October 9, 2026

Kickoff: Friday, October 9, 2026 at 8:00 PM CDT Venue: Husky Stadium, Seattle, WA Week: 6 Season: Regular Season

Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.

How to Watch Iowa Hawkeyes vs Minnesota Golden Gophers on October 23, 2026

Kickoff: Friday, October 23, 2026 at 11:00 PM CDT Venue: Huntington Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN Week: 8 Season: Regular Season

Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.

How to Watch Wisconsin Badgers vs Iowa Hawkeyes on October 30, 2026

Kickoff: Friday, October 30, 2026 at 11:00 PM CDT Venue: Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IA Week: 9 Season: Regular Season

Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.

How to Watch Iowa Hawkeyes vs Northwestern Wildcats on November 6, 2026

Kickoff: Friday, November 6, 2026 at 11:00 PM CST Venue: Ryan Field, Evanston, IL Week: 10 Season: Regular Season

Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.

How to Watch Purdue Boilermakers vs Iowa Hawkeyes on November 13, 2026

Kickoff: Friday, November 13, 2026 at 11:00 PM CST Venue: Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IA Week: 11 Season: Regular Season

Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.

How to Watch Iowa Hawkeyes vs Illinois Fighting Illini on November 20, 2026

Kickoff: Friday, November 20, 2026 at 11:00 PM CST Venue: Gies Memorial Stadium, Champaign, IL Week: 12 Season: Regular Season

Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.

How to Watch Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Iowa Hawkeyes on November 27, 2026

Kickoff: Friday, November 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM CST Venue: Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IA Week: 13 Season: Regular Season TV: CBS
Free on TV in nationwide: CBS — no subscription needed, just an antenna

You can watch Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Iowa Hawkeyes for free with Fubo and Fubo Elite — all offer free trials.

Recent Iowa Hawkeyes Games & Where They Aired

Streaming Services That Carry Iowa Hawkeyes 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
YouTube TV $82.99/mo Free for 7 Days
Paramount+ $5.99/mo Free for 7 Days

Which Streaming Service Has the Most Iowa Hawkeyes Games?

Across the 4 scheduled Iowa Hawkeyes games with a broadcaster listed, here is how many each streaming service carries, and what share of the season that covers.

ServiceGamesCoverage
Fubo4 of 4100%
Hulu with Live TV4 of 4100%
YouTube TV4 of 4100%
Fubo Elite3 of 475%
DIRECTV Stream2 of 450%
Sling TVCheapest2 of 450%
Sling TV with All ExtrasCheapest1 of 425%
DirecTV Stream Ultimate1 of 425%
Paramount+1 of 425%

How Much Would It Cost to Watch Every Iowa Hawkeyes Game?

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

$73.99/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
  • Paramount+: free for 7 days
  • DIRECTV Stream: free for 5 days
  • Hulu with Live TV: free for 3 days

That means you can watch Iowa Hawkeyes for 29 days for free by stacking free trials across these services.

The Cheapest Way to Watch Iowa Hawkeyes (Without Free Trials)

If you want to catch every Iowa Hawkeyes game and you're past the free trial window, the most affordable combination is 1 service at $73.99/mo:

Iowa Hawkeyes · College Football
Record: 1-0
1st in Big Ten

Last updated: September 12, 2026

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