How to Watch Notre Dame Fighting Irish Games for Free (Legally & Easily)
Last updated: September 20, 2026
If you’re trying to catch the Notre Dame Fighting Irish this 2026 College Football season without paying for a full cable package, you’re in the right place. The Notre Dame enter this stretch at 3-0. They have 9 upcoming games on the schedule, starting with ND @ PUR 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 Notre Dame Fighting Irish Game, by Streaming Service
You can watch upcoming Notre Dame Fighting Irish games on Fubo, Sling TV, and Peacock.
- Sat, Oct 10Stanford Cardinal @ Notre Dame Fighting Irish2:30 PM CDT
- Sat, Nov 7Miami Hurricanes @ Notre Dame Fighting Irish6:30 PM CST
- Sat, Nov 14Boston College Eagles @ Notre Dame Fighting Irish2:30 PM CST
- Sat, Nov 21SMU Mustangs @ Notre Dame Fighting Irish6:30 PM CST
- Sat, Oct 10Stanford Cardinal @ Notre Dame Fighting Irish2:30 PM CDT
- Sat, Nov 7Miami Hurricanes @ Notre Dame Fighting Irish6:30 PM CST
- Sat, Nov 14Boston College Eagles @ Notre Dame Fighting Irish2:30 PM CST
- Sat, Nov 21SMU Mustangs @ Notre Dame Fighting Irish6:30 PM CST
- Sat, Sep 26Notre Dame Fighting Irish @ Purdue Boilermakers1:00 PM CDT
How to Watch Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Purdue Boilermakers on September 26, 2026
This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on Peacock.
How to Watch Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs North Carolina Tar Heels on October 2, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Stanford Cardinal vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish on October 10, 2026
You can watch Stanford Cardinal vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish for free with Fubo and Fubo Elite — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs BYU Cougars on October 16, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Navy Midshipmen on October 31, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Miami Hurricanes vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish on November 7, 2026
You can watch Miami Hurricanes vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish for free with Fubo and Fubo Elite — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Boston College Eagles vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish on November 14, 2026
You can watch Boston College Eagles vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish for free with Fubo and Fubo Elite — all offer free trials.
How to Watch SMU Mustangs vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish on November 21, 2026
You can watch SMU Mustangs vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish for free with Fubo and Fubo Elite — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Syracuse Orange on November 27, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
Recent Notre Dame Games & Where They Aired
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Sep 19
Michigan State Spartans @ Notre Dame Fighting Irish 10-27 Aired on: NBC -
Sep 12
Rice Owls @ Notre Dame Fighting Irish 0-52 Aired on: NBC -
Sep 6
Wisconsin Badgers @ Notre Dame Fighting Irish 13-41 Aired on: NBC
Streaming Services That Carry Notre Dame 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 |
| Peacock | $7.99/mo | No |
Which Streaming Service Has the Most Notre Dame Games?
Across the 8 scheduled Notre Dame 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 | 7 of 8 | 88% |
| Fubo Elite | 7 of 8 | 88% |
| Sling TVCheapest | 7 of 8 | 88% |
| Hulu with Live TV | 7 of 8 | 88% |
| YouTube TV | 7 of 8 | 88% |
| Peacock | 1 of 8 | 13% |
How Much Would It Cost to Watch Every Notre Dame Game?
To cover every network carrying Notre Dame Fighting Irish games this season, you'd need 2 services:
- Peacock: $7.99/mo
- 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 Notre Dame Fighting Irish for 17 days for free by stacking free trials across these services.
The Cheapest Way to Watch Notre Dame (Without Free Trials)
If you want to catch every Notre Dame Fighting Irish game and you're past the free trial window, the most affordable combination is 2 services at $53.98/mo:
That's still a lot cheaper than cable, and between these you'd have every network that carries Notre Dame Fighting Irish games covered.
Last updated: September 20, 2026