How to Watch Upcoming Northern Illinois Huskies Games for Free (Legally & Easily)
Last updated: September 12, 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 0-1 (2nd in Mountain West). They have 10 upcoming games on the schedule, starting with ILST @ NIU on September 12, 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 Sling TV.
- Sat, Oct 10Air Force Falcons @ Northern Illinois Huskies6:30 PM CDTCBSSN
- Sat, Oct 17Northern Illinois Huskies @ Wyoming Cowboys2:30 PM CDTCW
- Sat, Oct 31Northern Illinois Huskies @ UNLV Rebels9:30 PM CDTCBSSN
- Sat, Nov 21Northern Illinois Huskies @ North Dakota State Bison3:00 PM CSTCW
- Sat, Sep 19Northern Illinois Huskies @ Arizona Wildcats9:30 PM CDTTNT
- Sat, Oct 10Air Force Falcons @ Northern Illinois Huskies6:30 PM CDTCBSSN
- Sat, Oct 31Northern Illinois Huskies @ UNLV Rebels9:30 PM CDTCBSSN
- Sat, Sep 19Northern Illinois Huskies @ Arizona Wildcats9:30 PM CDTTNT
How to Watch Illinois State Redbirds vs Northern Illinois Huskies on September 12, 2026
No streaming platforms currently listed for MW+.
How to Watch Northern Illinois Huskies vs Arizona Wildcats on September 19, 2026
You can watch Northern Illinois Huskies vs Arizona Wildcats for free with DIRECTV Stream — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Northern Illinois Huskies vs Georgia State Panthers on September 25, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
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.
Recent Northern Illinois Huskies Games & Where They Aired
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Sep 5
Northern Illinois Huskies @ Iowa Hawkeyes 0-40 Aired on: BTN
Streaming Services That Carry Northern Illinois Huskies 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 Northern Illinois Huskies Games?
Across the 11 scheduled Northern Illinois Huskies 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 11 | 55% |
| YouTube TV | 6 of 11 | 55% |
| Fubo | 5 of 11 | 45% |
| Fubo Elite | 5 of 11 | 45% |
| DIRECTV Stream | 4 of 11 | 36% |
| DirecTV Stream Ultimate | 3 of 11 | 27% |
| Sling TV with All ExtrasCheapest | 2 of 11 | 18% |
| Sling TVCheapest | 1 of 11 | 9% |
How Much Would It Cost to Watch Every Northern Illinois Huskies Game?
To cover every network carrying Northern Illinois Huskies games this season, you'd need 1 service:
- YouTube TV: $82.99/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 Northern Illinois Huskies (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 1 service at $82.99/mo:
- YouTube TV — $82.99/mo
Last updated: September 12, 2026