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Gerad Parker came into his third year on the Troy sideline fresh off a Sun Belt Championship Game appearance. That success shifted the focus to an offense undergoing a significant rebuild, with an influx of transfer talent and a new coordinator in Adam Austin. Under Austin’s direction, the Trojans installed a Veer and Shoot offense, bringing a more aggressive, spread-based identity to the program.
Troy’s schedule leans heavily on ESPN platforms, including ESPN+ and ESPN2, for Sun Belt-controlled games. CBS Sports Network and SEC Network+ also appear on the nonconference slate.
This guide covers everything you need to watch Troy Trojans football this season. You’ll find the full TV schedule along with our top streaming recommendations for following the Trojans from start to finish.
2026 Troy Trojans TV schedule
Troy’s eight-game Sun Belt slate gives the second half of the season plenty of stakes. A championship-game rematch with James Madison and the Battle for the Belt rivalry with South Alabama highlight the conference schedule as the Trojans try to contend again in the West Division.
See the table below for broadcast partners and kickoff times. For the full picture of the biggest games each week, check out our How To Watch College Football guide.
CFB - Troy Trojans Schedule
| Opponent | Date | Time (ET) | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
Saturday, Sept. 5 | 7:00 p.m. | ||
Alabama State Hornets | Saturday, Sept. 12 | 4:00 p.m. | |
Saturday, Sept. 19 | 7:00 p.m. | ||
Saturday, Sept. 26 | 7:30 p.m. | ||
Tuesday, Oct. 6 | 8:00 p.m. | ||
Saturday, Oct. 17 | 5:00 p.m. | ||
Saturday, Oct. 24 | TBD | TBD | |
Thursday, Oct. 29 | 7:30 p.m. | TBD | |
Saturday, Nov. 7 | TBD | TBD | |
Saturday, Nov. 14 | TBD | TBD | |
Saturday, Nov. 21 | TBD | TBD | |
Saturday, Nov. 28 | 3:00 p.m. | TBD |
Best TV plans for watching Troy Trojans football
Troy’s schedule is unusually ESPN-heavy, which gives fans a couple of clean ways to follow the season. YouTube TV offers the strongest all-in-one setup, while ESPN Unlimited is the better standalone choice if your priority is Troy’s ESPN-family coverage.
Best Overall
The YouTube TV Sports Plan is our No. 1 pick for catching Troy’s linear TV needs with CBS Sports Network and ESPN channels. It even comes with ESPN Unlimited content integrated directly into the app for convenience. Add unlimited DVR and Multiview, and you’ve got a solid one-app setup for following the Trojans all season.
Best Value
ESPN Unlimited covers Troy games on ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN+, and SEC Network+, making it a strong standalone option for an ESPN-heavy schedule. CBS Sports Network sits outside that ecosystem, so you’ll need another viewing option for games assigned there.
How to watch Troy Trojans football FAQ
Where can I watch Troy football for free?
Eligible free trials from live TV services such as DIRECTV, Fubo, and YouTube TV can provide temporary access to some Troy games. Which games you can watch during a trial depends on the network assignment and the service's current lineup.
What's the best way to stream Troy football without cable?
YouTube TV is the simplest one-service option because it combines Troy's CBS Sports Network and ESPN coverage with integrated ESPN Unlimited access. If you mainly need the Trojans' ESPN-family games, ESPN Unlimited is the more focused standalone choice.
Is ESPN Unlimited enough to watch every Troy game?
Not quite. ESPN Unlimited covers Troy's games across ESPN's linear networks, ESPN+, and SEC Network+, but it doesn't include CBS Sports Network.
How do I watch Troy Trojans football if I live out of state?
College football broadcast rights run through national, conference, and streaming deals rather than local TV markets, so out-of-state fans can watch Troy through the same channels listed in the schedule table above.
Why you should trust us
David Vick, our Contributing Writer, cross-referenced Troy’s official football schedule with major TV providers’ channel lineups to build these viewing recommendations, weighing channel availability, pricing, and ease of use. We regularly review this guide as Sun Belt TV assignments are finalized. Read more about our process in our Editorial Policy.
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