How to Watch Sam Houston Bearkats Games for Free (Legally & Easily)
Last updated: September 20, 2026
If you’re trying to catch the Sam Houston Bearkats this 2026 College Football season without paying for a full cable package, you’re in the right place. The Sam Houston enter this stretch at 1-2 (1st in CUSA). They have 9 upcoming games on the schedule, starting with SHSU @ TTU 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 Sam Houston Bearkats Game, by Streaming Service
You can watch upcoming Sam Houston Bearkats games on Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, and Sling TV.
- Thu, Oct 8Sam Houston Bearkats @ Liberty Flames6:00 PM CDT
- Wed, Oct 14Western Kentucky Hilltoppers @ Sam Houston Bearkats7:00 PM CDT
- Wed, Oct 21New Mexico State Aggies @ Sam Houston Bearkats7:00 PM CDT
- Tue, Oct 27Sam Houston Bearkats @ Missouri State Bears7:00 PM CDT
- Sat, Nov 7Sam Houston Bearkats @ Jacksonville State Gamecocks6:00 PM CST
- Sat, Sep 26Sam Houston Bearkats @ Texas Tech Red Raiders11:00 AM CDT
- Thu, Oct 8Sam Houston Bearkats @ Liberty Flames6:00 PM CDT
- Wed, Oct 14Western Kentucky Hilltoppers @ Sam Houston Bearkats7:00 PM CDT
- Wed, Oct 21New Mexico State Aggies @ Sam Houston Bearkats7:00 PM CDT
- Tue, Oct 27Sam Houston Bearkats @ Missouri State Bears7:00 PM CDT
- Sat, Nov 7Sam Houston Bearkats @ Jacksonville State Gamecocks6:00 PM CST
- Sat, Sep 26Sam Houston Bearkats @ Texas Tech Red Raiders11:00 AM CDT
- Thu, Oct 8Sam Houston Bearkats @ Liberty Flames6:00 PM CDT
- Wed, Oct 14Western Kentucky Hilltoppers @ Sam Houston Bearkats7:00 PM CDT
- Wed, Oct 21New Mexico State Aggies @ Sam Houston Bearkats7:00 PM CDT
- Tue, Oct 27Sam Houston Bearkats @ Missouri State Bears7:00 PM CDT
How to Watch Sam Houston Bearkats vs Texas Tech Red Raiders on September 26, 2026
You can watch Sam Houston Bearkats vs Texas Tech Red Raiders for free with DIRECTV Stream — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Sam Houston Bearkats vs Liberty Flames on October 8, 2026
You can watch Sam Houston Bearkats vs Liberty Flames for free with Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, and DirecTV Stream Ultimate — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Sam Houston Bearkats on October 14, 2026
You can watch Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Sam Houston Bearkats for free with Fubo, Fubo Elite, DIRECTV Stream, and DirecTV Stream Ultimate — all offer free trials.
How to Watch New Mexico State Aggies vs Sam Houston Bearkats on October 21, 2026
You can watch New Mexico State Aggies vs Sam Houston Bearkats for free with Fubo, Fubo Elite, DIRECTV Stream, and DirecTV Stream Ultimate — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Sam Houston Bearkats vs Missouri State Bears on October 27, 2026
You can watch Sam Houston Bearkats vs Missouri State Bears for free with Fubo, Fubo Elite, DIRECTV Stream, and DirecTV Stream Ultimate — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Sam Houston Bearkats vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks on November 7, 2026
You can watch Sam Houston Bearkats vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks for free with Fubo, Fubo Elite, DIRECTV Stream, and DirecTV Stream Ultimate — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Kennesaw State Owls vs Sam Houston Bearkats on November 14, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Sam Houston Bearkats on November 21, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Sam Houston Bearkats vs Florida International Panthers on November 28, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
Recent Sam Houston Games & Where They Aired
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Sep 19
Nicholls Colonels @ Sam Houston Bearkats 0-59 Aired on: ESPN+ -
Sep 12
Tulsa Golden Hurricane @ Sam Houston Bearkats 23-17 Aired on: ESPN+ -
Sep 5
Sam Houston Bearkats @ Troy Trojans 21-24 Aired on: ESPN+
Streaming Services That Carry Sam Houston 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 Sam Houston Games?
Across the 9 scheduled Sam Houston games with a broadcaster listed, here is how many each streaming service carries, and what share of the season that covers.
| Service | Games | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| DIRECTV Stream | 6 of 9 | 67% |
| Hulu with Live TV | 6 of 9 | 67% |
| YouTube TV | 6 of 9 | 67% |
| Fubo | 5 of 9 | 56% |
| DirecTV Stream Ultimate | 5 of 9 | 56% |
| Sling TVCheapest | 4 of 9 | 44% |
| Fubo Elite | 4 of 9 | 44% |
| ESPN+ | 3 of 9 | 33% |
| Sling TV with All ExtrasCheapest | 2 of 9 | 22% |
How Much Would It Cost to Watch Every Sam Houston Game?
To cover every network carrying Sam Houston Bearkats 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 Sam Houston Bearkats for 22 days for free by stacking free trials across these services.
The Cheapest Way to Watch Sam Houston (Without Free Trials)
If you want to catch every Sam Houston Bearkats 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 20, 2026