How to Watch Michigan State Spartans Games for Free (Legally & Easily)

Last updated: September 20, 2026

If you’re trying to catch the Michigan State Spartans this 2026 College Football season without paying for a full cable package, you’re in the right place. The Michigan St enter this stretch at 2-1 (3rd in Big Ten). They have 9 upcoming games on the schedule, starting with NEB @ MSU 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 Michigan State Spartans

Fubofree for 7 days
$73.99/mo after trial
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Every Upcoming Michigan State Spartans Game, by Streaming Service

You can watch upcoming Michigan State Spartans 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 26Nebraska Cornhuskers @ Michigan State Spartans4:00 PM CDT
  • Fri, Nov 20Oregon Ducks @ Michigan State Spartans7:00 PM CST
DIRECTV StreamFree 5 Days
1 of 2 upcoming games · $86.99/mo
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  • Sat, Sep 26Nebraska Cornhuskers @ Michigan State Spartans4:00 PM CDT
Sling TVCheapest
2 of 2 upcoming games · $45.99/mo
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  • Sat, Sep 26Nebraska Cornhuskers @ Michigan State Spartans4:00 PM CDT
  • Fri, Nov 20Oregon Ducks @ Michigan State Spartans7:00 PM CST

How to Watch Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Michigan State Spartans on September 26, 2026

Kickoff: Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM CDT Venue: Spartan Stadium, East Lansing, MI Week: 4 Season: Regular Season TV: BTN Odds: Nebraska Cornhuskers -192, Michigan State Spartans +160 · O/U 49.5 (DraftKings)

You can watch Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Michigan State Spartans for free with Fubo, Fubo Elite, DIRECTV Stream, and DirecTV Stream Ultimate — all offer free trials.

How to Watch Michigan State Spartans vs Wisconsin Badgers on October 2, 2026

Kickoff: Friday, October 2, 2026 at 11:00 PM CDT Venue: Camp Randall Stadium, Madison, WI Week: 5 Season: Regular Season

Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.

How to Watch Illinois Fighting Illini vs Michigan State Spartans on October 9, 2026

Kickoff: Friday, October 9, 2026 at 11:00 PM CDT Venue: Spartan Stadium, East Lansing, MI Week: 6 Season: Regular Season

Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.

How to Watch Northwestern Wildcats vs Michigan State Spartans on October 16, 2026

Kickoff: Friday, October 16, 2026 at 11:00 PM CDT Venue: Spartan Stadium, East Lansing, MI Week: 7 Season: Regular Season

Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.

How to Watch Michigan State Spartans vs UCLA Bruins on October 23, 2026

Kickoff: Friday, October 23, 2026 at 11:00 PM CDT Venue: Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA Week: 8 Season: Regular Season

Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.

How to Watch Michigan State Spartans vs Michigan Wolverines on November 6, 2026

Kickoff: Friday, November 6, 2026 at 11:00 PM CST Venue: Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, MI Week: 10 Season: Regular Season Odds: Michigan State Spartans +625, Michigan Wolverines -950 · O/U 50.5 (DraftKings)

Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.

How to Watch Washington Huskies vs Michigan State Spartans on November 13, 2026

Kickoff: Friday, November 13, 2026 at 11:00 PM CST Venue: Spartan Stadium, East Lansing, MI Week: 11 Season: Regular Season

Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.

How to Watch Oregon Ducks vs Michigan State Spartans on November 20, 2026

Kickoff: Friday, November 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM CST Venue: Spartan Stadium, East Lansing, MI Week: 12 Season: Regular Season TV: FOX
Free on TV in nationwide: FOX — no subscription needed, just an antenna

You can watch Oregon Ducks vs Michigan State Spartans for free with Fubo and Fubo Elite — all offer free trials.

How to Watch Michigan State Spartans vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights on November 27, 2026

Kickoff: Friday, November 27, 2026 at 11:00 PM CST Venue: SHI Stadium, Piscataway, NJ Week: 13 Season: Regular Season

Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.

Recent Michigan St Games & Where They Aired

Streaming Services That Carry Michigan St 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 Michigan St Games?

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

ServiceGamesCoverage
Fubo5 of 5100%
Hulu with Live TV5 of 5100%
YouTube TV5 of 5100%
Fubo Elite4 of 580%
DIRECTV Stream3 of 560%
Sling TVCheapest3 of 560%
Sling TV with All ExtrasCheapest2 of 540%
DirecTV Stream Ultimate2 of 540%

How Much Would It Cost to Watch Every Michigan St Game?

To cover every network carrying Michigan State Spartans 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
  • DIRECTV Stream: free for 5 days
  • Hulu with Live TV: free for 3 days

That means you can watch Michigan State Spartans for 22 days for free by stacking free trials across these services.

The Cheapest Way to Watch Michigan St (Without Free Trials)

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

Michigan State Spartans · College Football
Record: 2-1
3rd in Big Ten

Last updated: September 20, 2026

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