How to Watch Upcoming Louisville Cardinals Games for Free (Legally & Easily)
Last updated: September 12, 2026
If you’re trying to catch the Louisville Cardinals this 2026 College Football season without paying for a full cable package, you’re in the right place. The Louisville enter this stretch at 1-1 (4th in ACC). They have 10 upcoming games on the schedule, starting with SMU @ LOU 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.
Every Upcoming Louisville Cardinals Game, by Streaming Service
You can watch upcoming Louisville Cardinals games on Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, and Sling TV.
- Fri, Oct 9Florida State Seminoles @ Louisville Cardinals6:00 PM CDTESPN
- Fri, Oct 9Florida State Seminoles @ Louisville Cardinals6:00 PM CDTESPN
- Fri, Oct 9Florida State Seminoles @ Louisville Cardinals6:00 PM CDTESPN
How to Watch SMU Mustangs vs Louisville Cardinals on September 19, 2026
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How to Watch Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Louisville Cardinals on September 25, 2026
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How to Watch Louisville Cardinals vs NC State Wolfpack on October 2, 2026
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How to Watch Florida State Seminoles vs Louisville Cardinals on October 9, 2026
You can watch Florida State Seminoles vs Louisville Cardinals for free with Fubo, Fubo Elite, DIRECTV Stream, and DirecTV Stream Ultimate — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Louisville Cardinals vs Syracuse Orange on October 16, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Stanford Cardinal vs Louisville Cardinals on October 30, 2026
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How to Watch Louisville Cardinals vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on November 6, 2026
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How to Watch Louisville Cardinals vs North Carolina Tar Heels on November 13, 2026
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How to Watch Pittsburgh Panthers vs Louisville Cardinals on November 20, 2026
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How to Watch Louisville Cardinals vs Kentucky Wildcats on November 27, 2026
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Recent Louisville Cardinals Games & Where They Aired
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Sep 11
Villanova Wildcats @ Louisville Cardinals 13-59 Aired on: ACC Network -
Sep 6
Louisville Cardinals @ Ole Miss Rebels 38-41 Aired on: ABC, ERADM
Streaming Services That Carry Louisville Cardinals 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 Louisville Cardinals Games?
Across the 3 scheduled Louisville Cardinals 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 3 | 100% |
| Fubo Elite | 3 of 3 | 100% |
| DIRECTV Stream | 3 of 3 | 100% |
| Hulu with Live TV | 3 of 3 | 100% |
| DirecTV Stream Ultimate | 3 of 3 | 100% |
| Sling TVCheapest | 2 of 3 | 67% |
| YouTube TV | 2 of 3 | 67% |
| Sling TV with All ExtrasCheapest | 2 of 3 | 67% |
How Much Would It Cost to Watch Every Louisville Cardinals Game?
To cover every network carrying Louisville Cardinals games this season, you'd need 1 service:
- 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 Louisville Cardinals for 22 days for free by stacking free trials across these services.
The Cheapest Way to Watch Louisville Cardinals (Without Free Trials)
If you want to catch every Louisville Cardinals game and you're past the free trial window, the most affordable combination is 1 service at $45.99/mo:
- Sling TV — $45.99/mo
Last updated: September 12, 2026