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UTEP’s 2026 season comes with a new conference to call home. After more than two decades in Conference USA, the Miners are now members of the new-look Mountain West. It’s an exciting move for fans because it renews old rivalries, including the 81st all-time meeting with New Mexico.
Miners broadcasts lean heavily on the Mountain West’s own streaming platform, MW+, which carries six UTEP games this season. The remaining schedule is split among Big Ten Network, SEC Network+, The CW, and FOX networks, so following every game takes a little more planning than a typical one-service setup.
This guide covers everything you need to watch UTEP Miners football, from the full TV schedule to the smartest streaming setup for the program’s first Mountain West season.
2026 UTEP Miners football TV schedule
UTEP’s first Mountain West schedule brings back some familiar regional history while introducing a new set of conference opponents. The renewal with New Mexico is the centerpiece, especially with the Battle of I-10 against New Mexico State absent from this year’s schedule.
Check the table below for the latest kickoff times and TV assignments. We’ll update it as the remaining network selections are finalized.
CFB - UTEP Miners Schedule
| Opponent | Date | Time (ET) | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
Friday, Sept. 4 | 8:00 p.m. | ||
Texas Southern Tigers | Saturday, Sept. 12 | 9:00 p.m. | |
Saturday, Sept. 19 | 3:30 p.m. | ||
Oregon State Beavers | Saturday, Sept. 26 | 9:00 p.m. | |
Saturday, Oct. 3 | 4:00 p.m. | ||
Saturday, Oct. 10 | 7:00 p.m. | ||
Saturday, Oct. 17 | 9:00 p.m. | ||
At North Dakota State Bison | Saturday, Oct. 31 | 3:30 p.m. | |
Saturday, Nov. 7 | TBD | TBD | |
Saturday, Nov. 14 | TBD | TBD | |
Friday, Nov. 20 | 8:00 p.m. | ||
At Northern Illinois Huskies | Saturday, Nov. 28 | TBD |
Best TV plans for watching UTEP Miners football
Watching UTEP’s entire regular season takes a two-service setup. Six games are exclusive to MW+, while the rest air across national TV and streaming outlets.
Pairing MW+ with YouTube TV‘s Sports Plan is the simplest way we’ve found to cover both sides of that split.
Our recommendations reflect the availability, cost, and usability approach detailed in our Editorial Policy.
Best Live TV Service
The YouTube TV Sports Plan handles UTEP’s national-TV side of the schedule with Big Ten Network, SEC Network, FOX networks, and local channels such as The CW. Its ESPN Unlimited integration also gives subscribers access to ESPN’s streaming content without adding another subscription.
Best Standalone Alternative
ESPN Unlimited isn’t a complete UTEP solution, but it does cover the Miners’ SEC Network+ and CW Sports assignments. It’s useful if those are the games you need and you don’t want a full live TV package.
How to watch UTEP Miners football FAQ
Where can I watch the UTEP Miners for free?
UTEP's November 20 game at Air Force airs on The CW, so you may be able to watch it for free with an over-the-air antenna if your local CW affiliate carries the game. Eligible live TV free trials can also provide temporary access to some of the Miners' nationally televised matchups.
What's the best cable-free setup for UTEP football?
For the full regular-season schedule, pair MW+ with a live TV service that covers UTEP's national channels. YouTube TV's Sports Plan is our preferred pairing because it covers the major networks UTEP needs while MW+ handles the six exclusive streams.
How can I watch UTEP on SEC Network+?
SEC Network+ streams through the ESPN app. You can access it with an ESPN Unlimited subscription or eligible TV provider credentials tied to a plan that includes SEC Network.
Do I need MW+ to watch UTEP football?
Yes, if you want to watch every UTEP game. MW+ exclusively carries select games on the Miners' schedule, while the others are distributed through national TV and streaming partners.
Why you should trust us
David Vick, our Contributing Writer, cross-referenced UTEP’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 the schedule as Mountain West TV assignments are finalized. Read more about our process in our Editorial Policy.
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