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.

Best Way to Watch Northern Illinois Huskies

Fubofree for 7 days
$73.99/mo after trial
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Every Upcoming Northern Illinois Huskies Game, by Streaming Service

You can watch upcoming Northern Illinois Huskies games on Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, and Sling TV.

FuboFree 7 Days
4 of 5 upcoming games · $73.99/mo
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  • 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
DIRECTV StreamFree 5 Days
3 of 5 upcoming games · $86.99/mo
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  • 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
Sling TVCheapest
1 of 5 upcoming games · $45.99/mo
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  • Sat, Sep 19Northern Illinois Huskies @ Arizona Wildcats9:30 PM CDTTNT

How to Watch Illinois State Redbirds vs Northern Illinois Huskies on September 12, 2026

Kickoff: Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT Venue: Huskie Stadium, Dekalb, IL Week: 2 Season: Regular Season TV: MW+ Odds: Illinois State Redbirds -148, Northern Illinois Huskies +124 · O/U 47.5 (DraftKings)

No streaming platforms currently listed for MW+.

How to Watch Northern Illinois Huskies vs Arizona Wildcats on September 19, 2026

Kickoff: Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 9:30 PM CDT Venue: Casino Del Sol Stadium, Tucson, AZ Week: 3 Season: Regular Season TV: TNT

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

Kickoff: Friday, September 25, 2026 at 11:00 PM CDT Venue: Center Parc Stadium, Atlanta, GA Week: 4 Season: Regular Season

Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.

How to Watch Air Force Falcons vs Northern Illinois Huskies on October 10, 2026

Kickoff: Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 6:30 PM CDT Venue: Huskie Stadium, Dekalb, IL Week: 6 Season: Regular Season TV: CBSSN

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

Kickoff: Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 2:30 PM CDT Venue: War Memorial Stadium, Laramie, WY Week: 7 Season: Regular Season TV: CW

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

Kickoff: Friday, October 23, 2026 at 11:00 PM CDT Venue: Huskie Stadium, Dekalb, IL Week: 8 Season: Regular Season TV: MW+

No streaming platforms currently listed for MW+.

How to Watch Northern Illinois Huskies vs UNLV Rebels on October 31, 2026

Kickoff: Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 9:30 PM CDT Venue: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV Week: 9 Season: Regular Season TV: CBSSN

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

Kickoff: Friday, November 6, 2026 at 11:00 PM CST Venue: CEFCU Stadium, San Jose, CA Week: 10 Season: Regular Season TV: MW+

No streaming platforms currently listed for MW+.

How to Watch Nevada Wolf Pack vs Northern Illinois Huskies on November 13, 2026

Kickoff: Friday, November 13, 2026 at 11:00 PM CST Venue: Huskie Stadium, Dekalb, IL Week: 11 Season: Regular Season TV: MW+

No streaming platforms currently listed for MW+.

How to Watch Northern Illinois Huskies vs North Dakota State Bison on November 21, 2026

Kickoff: Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM CST Venue: Fargodome, Fargo, ND Week: 12 Season: Regular Season TV: CW

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

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.

ServiceGamesCoverage
Hulu with Live TV6 of 1155%
YouTube TV6 of 1155%
Fubo5 of 1145%
Fubo Elite5 of 1145%
DIRECTV Stream4 of 1136%
DirecTV Stream Ultimate3 of 1127%
Sling TV with All ExtrasCheapest2 of 1118%
Sling TVCheapest1 of 119%

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:

$82.99/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 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:

Northern Illinois Huskies · College Football
Record: 0-1
2nd in Mountain West

Last updated: September 12, 2026

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