How to Watch SMU Mustangs Games for Free (Legally & Easily)
Last updated: September 20, 2026
If you’re trying to catch the SMU Mustangs this 2026 College Football season without paying for a full cable package, you’re in the right place. The SMU enter this stretch at 2-1 (8th in ACC). They have 9 upcoming games on the schedule, starting with MOST @ SMU 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 SMU Mustangs Game, by Streaming Service
You can watch upcoming SMU Mustangs games on Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, and Sling TV.
- Sat, Sep 26Missouri State Bears @ SMU Mustangs8:00 PM CDT
- Fri, Nov 6Virginia Tech Hokies @ SMU Mustangs6:00 PM CST
- Sat, Nov 21SMU Mustangs @ Notre Dame Fighting Irish6:30 PM CST
- Sat, Sep 26Missouri State Bears @ SMU Mustangs8:00 PM CDT
- Fri, Nov 6Virginia Tech Hokies @ SMU Mustangs6:00 PM CST
- Sat, Sep 26Missouri State Bears @ SMU Mustangs8:00 PM CDT
- Fri, Nov 6Virginia Tech Hokies @ SMU Mustangs6:00 PM CST
- Sat, Nov 21SMU Mustangs @ Notre Dame Fighting Irish6:30 PM CST
How to Watch Missouri State Bears vs SMU Mustangs on September 26, 2026
You can watch Missouri State Bears vs SMU Mustangs for free with Fubo, Fubo Elite, DIRECTV Stream, and DirecTV Stream Ultimate — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Boston College Eagles vs SMU Mustangs on October 2, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Virginia Cavaliers vs SMU Mustangs on October 16, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch California Golden Bears vs SMU Mustangs on October 23, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch SMU Mustangs vs Syracuse Orange on October 30, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Virginia Tech Hokies vs SMU Mustangs on November 6, 2026
You can watch Virginia Tech Hokies vs SMU Mustangs for free with Fubo, Fubo Elite, DIRECTV Stream, and DirecTV Stream Ultimate — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs SMU Mustangs on November 13, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
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 SMU Mustangs vs Stanford Cardinal on November 27, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
Recent SMU Games & Where They Aired
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Sep 19
SMU Mustangs @ Louisville Cardinals 31-41 Aired on: ESPN2, ERADM -
Sep 12
UC Davis Aggies @ SMU Mustangs 10-56 Aired on: ACCNX -
Sep 7
SMU Mustangs @ Florida State Seminoles 27-24 Aired on: ESPN
Streaming Services That Carry SMU 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 SMU Games?
Across the 6 scheduled SMU 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 | 5 of 6 | 83% |
| Fubo Elite | 5 of 6 | 83% |
| Hulu with Live TV | 5 of 6 | 83% |
| DIRECTV Stream | 4 of 6 | 67% |
| Sling TVCheapest | 4 of 6 | 67% |
| DirecTV Stream Ultimate | 4 of 6 | 67% |
| YouTube TV | 4 of 6 | 67% |
| Sling TV with All ExtrasCheapest | 3 of 6 | 50% |
| ESPN+ | 1 of 6 | 17% |
How Much Would It Cost to Watch Every SMU Game?
To cover every network carrying SMU Mustangs 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 SMU Mustangs for 22 days for free by stacking free trials across these services.
The Cheapest Way to Watch SMU (Without Free Trials)
If you want to catch every SMU Mustangs 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