How to Watch Sacramento State Hornets Games for Free (Legally & Easily)
Last updated: September 21, 2026
If you’re trying to catch the Sacramento State Hornets this 2026 College Football season without paying for a full cable package, you’re in the right place. The Sacramento St enter this stretch at 1-3 (13th in MAC). They have 8 upcoming games on the schedule, starting with MASS @ SAC 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 Sacramento State Hornets Game, by Streaming Service
You can watch upcoming Sacramento State Hornets games on Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, Sling TV, and ESPN+.
- Fri, Oct 30Kent State Golden Flashes @ Sacramento State Hornets9:30 PM CDT
- Fri, Oct 30Kent State Golden Flashes @ Sacramento State Hornets9:30 PM CDT
- Fri, Oct 30Kent State Golden Flashes @ Sacramento State Hornets9:30 PM CDT
- Sat, Sep 26Massachusetts Minutemen @ Sacramento State Hornets8:00 PM CDT
How to Watch Massachusetts Minutemen vs Sacramento State Hornets on September 26, 2026
This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on ESPN+ and ESPN+.
How to Watch Sacramento State Hornets vs Bowling Green Falcons on October 9, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Ohio Bobcats vs Sacramento State Hornets on October 16, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Sacramento State Hornets vs Ball State Cardinals on October 23, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Kent State Golden Flashes vs Sacramento State Hornets on October 30, 2026
You can watch Kent State Golden Flashes vs Sacramento State Hornets for free with Fubo, Fubo Elite, DIRECTV Stream, and DirecTV Stream Ultimate — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Toledo Rockets vs Sacramento State Hornets on November 3, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Sacramento State Hornets vs Central Michigan Chippewas on November 10, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Sacramento State Hornets vs Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors on November 28, 2026
No streaming platforms currently listed for MW+.
Recent Sacramento St Games & Where They Aired
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Sep 19
North Dakota State Bison @ Sacramento State Hornets 31-10 Aired on: ESPN -
Sep 12
Sacramento State Hornets @ Fresno State Bulldogs 3-49 Aired on: CBSSN -
Sep 5
Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils @ Sacramento State Hornets 0-52 Aired on: ESPN+ -
Aug 29
Sacramento State Hornets @ Eastern Michigan Eagles 17-28 Aired on: ESPN+
Streaming Services That Carry Sacramento St 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 |
| 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 Sacramento St Games?
Across the 7 scheduled Sacramento St games with a broadcaster listed, here is how many each streaming service carries, and what share of the season that covers.
| Service | Games | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| ESPN+ | 3 of 7 | 43% |
| Fubo | 3 of 7 | 43% |
| Fubo Elite | 3 of 7 | 43% |
| DIRECTV Stream | 3 of 7 | 43% |
| Hulu with Live TV | 3 of 7 | 43% |
| DirecTV Stream Ultimate | 3 of 7 | 43% |
| YouTube TV | 3 of 7 | 43% |
| Sling TVCheapest | 2 of 7 | 29% |
| Sling TV with All ExtrasCheapest | 1 of 7 | 14% |
How Much Would It Cost to Watch Every Sacramento St Game?
To cover every network carrying Sacramento State Hornets games this season, you'd need 2 services:
- ESPN+: $10.99/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
- DIRECTV Stream: free for 5 days
- Hulu with Live TV: free for 3 days
That means you can watch Sacramento State Hornets for 22 days for free by stacking free trials across these services.
The Cheapest Way to Watch Sacramento St (Without Free Trials)
If you want to catch every Sacramento State Hornets game and you're past the free trial window, the most affordable combination is 2 services at $56.98/mo:
That's still a lot cheaper than cable, and between these you'd have every network that carries Sacramento State Hornets games covered.
Last updated: September 21, 2026