How to Watch Kent State Golden Flashes Games for Free (Legally & Easily)
Last updated: September 20, 2026
If you’re trying to catch the Kent State Golden Flashes this 2026 College Football season without paying for a full cable package, you’re in the right place. The Kent State enter this stretch at 1-2 (2nd in MAC). They have 9 upcoming games on the schedule, starting with BALL @ KENT 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 Kent State Golden Flashes Game, by Streaming Service
You can watch upcoming Kent State Golden Flashes games on Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, Sling TV, and ESPN+.
- Fri, Oct 30Kent State Golden Flashes @ Sacramento State Hornets9:30 PM CDT
- Fri, Oct 30Kent State Golden Flashes @ Sacramento State Hornets9:30 PM CDT
- Fri, Oct 30Kent State Golden Flashes @ Sacramento State Hornets9:30 PM CDT
- Sat, Sep 26Ball State Cardinals @ Kent State Golden Flashes11:00 AM CDT
How to Watch Ball State Cardinals vs Kent State Golden Flashes on September 26, 2026
This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on ESPN+ and ESPN+.
How to Watch Ohio Bobcats vs Kent State Golden Flashes on October 2, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Kent State Golden Flashes vs Western Michigan Broncos on October 9, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Kent State Golden Flashes vs South Florida Bulls on October 16, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Akron Zips vs Kent State Golden Flashes on October 23, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Kent State Golden Flashes vs Sacramento State Hornets on October 30, 2026
You can watch Kent State Golden Flashes vs Sacramento State Hornets for free with Fubo, Fubo Elite, DIRECTV Stream, and DirecTV Stream Ultimate — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Kent State Golden Flashes vs Bowling Green Falcons on November 10, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Miami (OH) RedHawks vs Kent State Golden Flashes on November 17, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Kent State Golden Flashes vs Eastern Michigan Eagles on November 24, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
Recent Kent State Games & Where They Aired
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Sep 19
Kent State Golden Flashes @ Ohio State Buckeyes 3-59 Aired on: FOX -
Sep 12
Wofford Terriers @ Kent State Golden Flashes 15-36 Aired on: ESPN+ -
Sep 5
Kent State Golden Flashes @ South Carolina Gamecocks 0-57 Aired on: SEC Network
Streaming Services That Carry Kent State 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 |
| DirecTV Stream Ultimate | $109.99/mo | Free for 5 Days |
| YouTube TV | $82.99/mo | Free for 7 Days |
| ESPN+ | $10.99/mo | No |
| ESPN+ | $11.99/mo | No |
Which Streaming Service Has the Most Kent State Games?
Across the 5 scheduled Kent State games with a broadcaster listed, here is how many each streaming service carries, and what share of the season that covers.
| Service | Games | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Fubo | 3 of 5 | 60% |
| Fubo Elite | 3 of 5 | 60% |
| Hulu with Live TV | 3 of 5 | 60% |
| YouTube TV | 3 of 5 | 60% |
| DIRECTV Stream | 2 of 5 | 40% |
| DirecTV Stream Ultimate | 2 of 5 | 40% |
| ESPN+ | 2 of 5 | 40% |
| Sling TVCheapest | 2 of 5 | 40% |
| Sling TV with All ExtrasCheapest | 1 of 5 | 20% |
How Much Would It Cost to Watch Every Kent State Game?
To cover every network carrying Kent State Golden Flashes games this season, you'd need 2 services:
- ESPN+: $10.99/mo
- Sling TV: $45.99/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 Kent State Golden Flashes for 22 days for free by stacking free trials across these services.
The Cheapest Way to Watch Kent State (Without Free Trials)
If you want to catch every Kent State Golden Flashes game and you're past the free trial window, the most affordable combination is 2 services at $56.98/mo:
That's still a lot cheaper than cable, and between these you'd have every network that carries Kent State Golden Flashes games covered.
Last updated: September 20, 2026