How to Watch Rice Owls Games for Free (Legally & Easily)
Last updated: September 20, 2026
If you’re trying to catch the Rice Owls this 2026 College Football season without paying for a full cable package, you’re in the right place. The Rice enter this stretch at 1-2 (3rd in American). They have 9 upcoming games on the schedule, starting with RICE @ FRES 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 Rice Owls Game, by Streaming Service
You can watch upcoming Rice Owls games on Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, and Sling TV.
- Sat, Sep 26Rice Owls @ Fresno State Bulldogs9:00 PM CDT
- Thu, Nov 19Rice Owls @ Temple Owls6:30 PM CST
- Thu, Nov 19Rice Owls @ Temple Owls6:30 PM CST
- Thu, Nov 19Rice Owls @ Temple Owls6:30 PM CST
How to Watch Rice Owls vs Fresno State Bulldogs on September 26, 2026
You can watch Rice Owls vs Fresno State Bulldogs for free with Fubo and Fubo Elite — all offer free trials.
How to Watch UTSA Roadrunners vs Rice Owls on October 2, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Rice Owls vs East Carolina Pirates on October 9, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs Rice Owls on October 16, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Rice Owls vs Florida Atlantic Owls on October 23, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Rice Owls vs North Texas Mean Green on November 6, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Tulane Green Wave vs Rice Owls on November 13, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Rice Owls vs Temple Owls on November 19, 2026
You can watch Rice Owls vs Temple Owls for free with Fubo, Fubo Elite, DIRECTV Stream, and DirecTV Stream Ultimate — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Army Black Knights vs Rice Owls on November 27, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
Recent Rice Games & Where They Aired
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Sep 19
Western Michigan Broncos @ Rice Owls 28-21 Aired on: ESPN+ -
Sep 12
Rice Owls @ Notre Dame Fighting Irish 0-52 Aired on: NBC -
Sep 5
Houston Christian Huskies @ Rice Owls 3-31 Aired on: ESPN+
Streaming Services That Carry Rice 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 Rice Games?
Across the 5 scheduled Rice 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 | 3 of 5 | 60% |
| Fubo Elite | 3 of 5 | 60% |
| Hulu with Live TV | 3 of 5 | 60% |
| YouTube TV | 3 of 5 | 60% |
| ESPN+ | 2 of 5 | 40% |
| Sling TVCheapest | 2 of 5 | 40% |
| 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 Rice Game?
To cover every network carrying Rice Owls games this season, you'd need 1 service:
- Fubo: $73.99/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 Rice Owls for 22 days for free by stacking free trials across these services.
The Cheapest Way to Watch Rice (Without Free Trials)
If you want to catch every Rice Owls game and you're past the free trial window, the most affordable combination is 1 service at $73.99/mo:
- Fubo — $73.99/mo
Last updated: September 20, 2026