How to Watch Minnesota Golden Gophers Games for Free (Legally & Easily)
Last updated: September 20, 2026
If you’re trying to catch the Minnesota Golden Gophers this 2026 College Football season without paying for a full cable package, you’re in the right place. The Minnesota enter this stretch at 2-1 (3rd in Big Ten). They have 9 upcoming games on the schedule, starting with MINN @ WASH 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 Minnesota Golden Gophers Game, by Streaming Service
You can watch upcoming Minnesota Golden Gophers games on Fubo and Sling TV.
- Sat, Sep 26Minnesota Golden Gophers @ Washington Huskies10:00 PM CDT
- Fri, Nov 27Minnesota Golden Gophers @ Wisconsin Badgers6:30 PM CST
- Sat, Sep 26Minnesota Golden Gophers @ Washington Huskies10:00 PM CDT
- Fri, Nov 27Minnesota Golden Gophers @ Wisconsin Badgers6:30 PM CST
How to Watch Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Washington Huskies on September 26, 2026
You can watch Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Washington Huskies for free with Fubo and Fubo Elite — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Michigan Wolverines vs Minnesota Golden Gophers on October 2, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Purdue Boilermakers on October 9, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Iowa Hawkeyes vs Minnesota Golden Gophers on October 23, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Indiana Hoosiers on October 30, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch UCLA Bruins vs Minnesota Golden Gophers on November 6, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Penn State Nittany Lions on November 13, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Northwestern Wildcats vs Minnesota Golden Gophers on November 20, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Wisconsin Badgers on November 27, 2026
You can watch Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Wisconsin Badgers for free with Fubo and Fubo Elite — all offer free trials.
Recent Minnesota Games & Where They Aired
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Sep 19
Akron Zips @ Minnesota Golden Gophers 7-41 Aired on: BTN -
Sep 12
Mississippi State Bulldogs @ Minnesota Golden Gophers 38-13 Aired on: CBS -
Sep 3
Eastern Illinois Panthers @ Minnesota Golden Gophers 7-59 Aired on: Peacock
Streaming Services That Carry Minnesota Games
| Service | Price | Free Trial |
|---|---|---|
| Fubo | $73.99/mo | Free for 7 Days |
| Fubo Elite | $89.99/mo | Free for 7 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 |
Which Streaming Service Has the Most Minnesota Games?
Across the 5 scheduled Minnesota 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 | 4 of 5 | 80% |
| Fubo Elite | 4 of 5 | 80% |
| Hulu with Live TV | 4 of 5 | 80% |
| YouTube TV | 4 of 5 | 80% |
| Sling TVCheapest | 2 of 5 | 40% |
| Peacock | 1 of 5 | 20% |
| Paramount+ | 1 of 5 | 20% |
| DIRECTV Stream | 1 of 5 | 20% |
| Sling TV with All ExtrasCheapest | 1 of 5 | 20% |
| DirecTV Stream Ultimate | 1 of 5 | 20% |
How Much Would It Cost to Watch Every Minnesota Game?
To cover every network carrying Minnesota Golden Gophers 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
- Hulu with Live TV: free for 3 days
That means you can watch Minnesota Golden Gophers for 17 days for free by stacking free trials across these services.
The Cheapest Way to Watch Minnesota (Without Free Trials)
If you want to catch every Minnesota Golden Gophers 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 20, 2026