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Delaware football enters its second FBS season with eyes on another Bowl win. With a strong culture in place and a talented roster, it’s very possible the Fightin’ Blue Hens make it two for two. Keep your eyes on senior Nick Minicucci. The dual-threat quarterback accounted for 33 touchdowns in 2025, making him must-see TV entering this season.
CBS Sports Network is the weekly workhorse for the Fightin’ Blue Hens this season. ESPNU, ESPN+, and the SEC Network will each televise a game as well. Delaware’s matchups with Virginia, Kennesaw State, FIU, and New Mexico State are scheduled to air on ESPN channels — with the specific channels still to be determined.
This guide has every detail you need to watch Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens football. It’s part of our wider How To Watch College Football coverage, outlining the channels and streaming options that matter most to fans this season.
2026 Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens TV schedule
Week 1 against Merrimack should be an easy win, but then Delaware will head south to Music City to face Vanderbilt. After securing just one road win in 2025, it’ll be interesting to see if those struggles continue — especially when CUSA play begins. The Fightin’ Blue Hens return home to host Coastal Carolina on September 19 for the second of six total home games.
Check out Delaware’s full schedule below. Kickoff times and channel assignments will be updated as they become available. For everything happening across the college football TV landscape, take a look at our College Football TV Schedule.
CFB - Delaware Blue Hens Schedule
| Opponent | Date | Time (ET) | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
Merrimack Warriors | Thursday, Sept. 3 | 7:00 p.m. | |
At Vanderbilt Commodores | Saturday, Sept. 12 | 4:15 p.m. | |
Saturday, Sept. 19 | 11:30 a.m. | ||
At Virginia Cavaliers | Saturday, Sept. 26 | TBD | TBD |
Liberty Flames | Friday, Oct. 2 | 7:00 p.m. | |
At Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders | Tuesday, Oct. 13 | 7:00 p.m. | |
Missouri State Bears | Tuesday, Oct. 20 | 7:00 p.m. | |
At Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | Tuesday, Oct. 27 | 7:00 p.m. | |
At Kennesaw State Owls | Saturday, Nov. 7 | 3:00 p.m. | |
Florida International Panthers | Saturday, Nov. 14 | 3:00 p.m. | TBD |
At New Mexico State Aggies | Saturday, Nov. 21 | 3:00 p.m. | TBD |
Saturday, Nov. 28 | 3:30 p.m. |
Best TV plans for watching Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens football
Want to catch every Delaware game this season? Of course you do! You can make it happen by pairing a TV provider with ESPN Unlimited.
For our top picks, we looked at the full picture: channels, price, and how easy a service is to use based on our Editorial Policy. More options are available in our Best Streaming Services for Sports breakdown.
Best Live-TV Plan
When budget is the priority, you’re winning as a sports fan. That’s where the YouTube TV Sports Plan stands out from the competition this college football season. It provides every channel you need and awesome, sports-specific features like Multiview and Key Plays.
Exclusive Games
There’s going to be a lot of ESPN in Delaware’s season. At least four ESPN channels are slated to carry a total of seven Blue Hens games, making ESPN Unlimited a handy subscription for fans who don’t want to miss any of the excitement.
How to watch Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens football FAQ
Where can I watch the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens for free?
You can stream a few Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens games for free by using free trials offered by DIRECTV, Fubo, and Hulu + Live TV. An over-the-air antenna can also deliver college football games that air on your local ABC, CBS, FOX, or NBC station at no extra cost.
Where can I stream Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens games if I don't have cable?
Outside of YouTube TV, the next best cable-free option to watch Delaware games is Hulu + Live TV. It has all the linear TV channels you need, plus a subscription to ESPN Unlimited. Its overall price is the reason it's not our top choice.
Can I watch Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football with ESPN Unlimited?
Yes, you can watch the Fightin' Blue Hens with ESPN Unlimited at least seven times this season. Games on ESPN and its affiliated networks stream through ESPN Unlimited in the ESPN App.
How do I watch Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football if I live out of state?
Out-of-state Delaware fans can generally watch using the same national channels and streaming services in the schedule table. College football television rights follow national, conference, and streaming deals, not a local-market package.
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