How to Watch Northern Illinois Huskies Games for Free (Legally & Easily)
Last updated: September 21, 2026
If you’re trying to catch the Northern Illinois Huskies this 2026 College Football season without paying for a full cable package, you’re in the right place. The N Illinois enter this stretch at 0-3 (3rd in Mountain West). They have 9 upcoming games on the schedule, starting with NIU @ GAST 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 Northern Illinois Huskies Game, by Streaming Service
You can watch upcoming Northern Illinois Huskies games on Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, and ESPN+.
- Sat, Oct 10Air Force Falcons @ Northern Illinois Huskies6:30 PM CDT
- Sat, Oct 17Northern Illinois Huskies @ Wyoming Cowboys2:30 PM CDT
- Sat, Oct 31Northern Illinois Huskies @ UNLV Rebels9:30 PM CDT
- Sat, Nov 21Northern Illinois Huskies @ North Dakota State Bison3:00 PM CST
- Sat, Oct 10Air Force Falcons @ Northern Illinois Huskies6:30 PM CDT
- Sat, Oct 31Northern Illinois Huskies @ UNLV Rebels9:30 PM CDT
- Sat, Sep 26Northern Illinois Huskies @ Georgia State Panthers1:00 PM CDT
How to Watch Northern Illinois Huskies vs Georgia State Panthers on September 26, 2026
This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on ESPN+ and ESPN+.
How to Watch Air Force Falcons vs Northern Illinois Huskies on October 10, 2026
You can watch Air Force Falcons vs Northern Illinois Huskies for free with Fubo, Fubo Elite, DIRECTV Stream, and DirecTV Stream Ultimate — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Northern Illinois Huskies vs Wyoming Cowboys on October 17, 2026
You can watch Northern Illinois Huskies vs Wyoming Cowboys for free with Fubo and Fubo Elite — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors vs Northern Illinois Huskies on October 23, 2026
No streaming platforms currently listed for MW+.
How to Watch Northern Illinois Huskies vs UNLV Rebels on October 31, 2026
You can watch Northern Illinois Huskies vs UNLV Rebels for free with Fubo, Fubo Elite, DIRECTV Stream, and DirecTV Stream Ultimate — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Northern Illinois Huskies vs San José State Spartans on November 6, 2026
No streaming platforms currently listed for MW+.
How to Watch Nevada Wolf Pack vs Northern Illinois Huskies on November 13, 2026
No streaming platforms currently listed for MW+.
How to Watch Northern Illinois Huskies vs North Dakota State Bison on November 21, 2026
You can watch Northern Illinois Huskies vs North Dakota State Bison for free with Fubo and Fubo Elite — all offer free trials.
How to Watch UTEP Miners vs Northern Illinois Huskies on November 27, 2026
No streaming platforms currently listed for MW+.
Recent N Illinois Games & Where They Aired
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Sep 19
Northern Illinois Huskies @ Arizona Wildcats 17-42 Aired on: TNT -
Sep 12
Illinois State Redbirds @ Northern Illinois Huskies 28-24 Aired on: MW+ -
Sep 5
Northern Illinois Huskies @ Iowa Hawkeyes 0-40 Aired on: BTN
Streaming Services That Carry N Illinois 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 |
| 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 N Illinois Games?
Across the 12 scheduled N Illinois games with a broadcaster listed, here is how many each streaming service carries, and what share of the season that covers.
| Service | Games | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Hulu with Live TV | 6 of 12 | 50% |
| YouTube TV | 6 of 12 | 50% |
| Fubo | 5 of 12 | 42% |
| Fubo Elite | 5 of 12 | 42% |
| DIRECTV Stream | 4 of 12 | 33% |
| DirecTV Stream Ultimate | 3 of 12 | 25% |
| Sling TV with All ExtrasCheapest | 2 of 12 | 17% |
| Sling TVCheapest | 1 of 12 | 8% |
| ESPN+ | 1 of 12 | 8% |
How Much Would It Cost to Watch Every N Illinois Game?
To cover every network carrying Northern Illinois Huskies games this season, you'd need 2 services:
- Fubo: $73.99/mo
- ESPN+: $10.99/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 Northern Illinois Huskies for 22 days for free by stacking free trials across these services.
The Cheapest Way to Watch N Illinois (Without Free Trials)
If you want to catch every Northern Illinois Huskies game and you're past the free trial window, the most affordable combination is 2 services at $84.98/mo:
That's still a lot cheaper than cable, and between these you'd have every network that carries Northern Illinois Huskies games covered.
Last updated: September 21, 2026