Last year’s SEC debut was a tough pill for Sooners fans to swallow, with a losing record and an offense that struggled to score. But head coach Brent Venables has made aggressive moves to right the ship, bringing in a star transfer quarterback to reignite the offense and taking over defensive play-calling himself. The pressure is on for a major bounce-back season to prove that Oklahoma still belongs among the nation’s elite.
As the Sooners look to rebound, the good news is you can watch every snap on national TV. Thanks to the SEC’s media deal, you’ll find Sooner games almost exclusively on the ESPN family of networks. I’ve put together this comprehensive viewing guide to help you navigate the schedule and find every game—including those on ESPN+ and SEC Network+.
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2025 Oklahoma football TV schedule
The path back to national relevance for Oklahoma runs through one of the toughest schedules in the country. The season features a massive non-conference test against Michigan, but the real challenge is the week-in, week-out grind of SEC play. That includes the iconic Red River Rivalry, a brutal mid-season stretch against South Carolina, Ole Miss, and Tennessee, and a season-ending showdown with LSU.
I’ll be paying close attention to that grueling run on the road in October and November. How the Sooners perform in those hostile environments will tell us everything we need to know about this team’s grit. To help you follow along, I’ve laid out the complete TV schedule below and will update it weekly with the latest broadcast info.
| Opponent | Day | Time (ET)/Result | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois State Redbirds | Saturday, Aug. 30 | W 35–3 | ESPN+, SECN+ |
| Michigan Wolverines (#15) | Saturday, Sept. 6 | W 24–13 | ABC |
| At Temple Owls | Saturday, Sept. 13 | W 42–3 | ESPN2 |
| Auburn Tigers (#22) | Saturday, Sept. 20 | W 24–17 | ABC |
| Kent State Golden Flashes | Saturday, Oct. 4 | W 44–0 | SEC Network |
| At Texas Longhorns | Saturday, Oct. 11 | 3:30 p.m. | ABC |
| At South Carolina Gamecocks | Saturday, Oct. 18 | TBD | TBA |
| Ole Miss Rebels (#4) | Saturday, Oct. 25 | TBD | TBA |
| At Tennessee Volunteers (#12) | Saturday, Nov. 1 | TBD | TBA |
| At Alabama Crimson Tide (#8) | Saturday, Nov. 15 | TBD | TBA |
| Missouri Tigers (#14) | Saturday, Nov. 22 | 12:00 p.m. | TBA |
| LSU Tigers (#11) | Saturday, Nov. 29 | TBD | TBA |
Data effective as of post date. All listed rankings are from the AP Top 25 poll at the time of the matchup.
Best TV plans for watching Oklahoma football
Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
For any Sooners fan looking for a top-tier TV plan, my recommendation is simple: Hulu + Live TV. Because Oklahoma is in the SEC, most of its entire schedule is tied to ESPN channels and platforms. Hulu + Live TV is the best all-in-one package because it includes access to all of that, from ABC and ESPN to ESPN+ and the all-important SEC Network.
Now, you’ll notice some Sooners games and content are on SEC Network+. This isn’t a separate TV channel, but a digital hub within the ESPN app. Your Hulu login gets you access to these SEC Network+ programs automatically, while your included ESPN+ subscription covers any other exclusives. That’s why Hulu + Live TV is the simplest way to get everything in one package.
Pro tip: Let’s say you choose a different TV provider. You can still get that SEC Network+ content if your TV plan includes the traditional SEC Network channel. All you gotta do is log in to the ESPN app using your TV provider credentials.
How to watch Oklahoma Sooners football FAQ
Where can I watch the Oklahoma Sooners for free?
Believe it or not, one of the best ways to watch Sooners football for free is old-school: a simple digital antenna. It’ll pick up any game broadcast on your local ABC station. On the streaming side, you can use a DIRECTV free trial to temporarily unlock premium channels like ESPN and SEC Network.
Where can I stream Oklahoma Sooners games without cable?
To watch the Sooners without cable, you have two solid options. You could subscribe to ESPN’s new standalone service for complete access to its main channels (ESPN, ESPN2, SEC Network) and ESPN+. But my top recommendation is Hulu + Live TV because it gives you that entire ESPN package and includes other crucial college football channels like FS1 and CBS Sports Network.
Can I watch Oklahoma football on ESPN+?
Yes, the SEC streams a number of games each season exclusively on ESPN+. If you don’t have access, you’ll likely miss at least one Sooners football game per season.
How do I watch Oklahoma football if I live out of state?
The best part about being a fan of a major SEC football team like Oklahoma is that your location doesn’t matter. As long as your TV service carries the right national channels, you’ll see the exact same Sooners broadcast from sea to shining sea.
Why you should trust us
Our CableTV.com Sports Editor, Taylor Kujawa, cross-referenced the official Oklahoma Sooners football schedule with the channel lineups of every major TV provider. Using those details, he selected our viewing recommendations based on channel availability, pricing, and ease of use.
This guide is updated regularly throughout the season to ensure our information is accurate. To learn more about our methods, check out our How We Rank page.
