How to Watch Arizona State vs. Texas Tech on DIRECTV: FOX Channel, Kickoff Time and Streaming
No. 10 Texas Tech hosts Arizona State on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. ET (2:30 p.m. CT) at Galaxy Stadium in Lubbock, and the game is on FOX. On DIRECTV, that means your local FOX station, so the channel number depends on where you live. You can also stream it on FOX One or in the DIRECTV app.
This is a matchup between the last two Big 12 champions, and it's Homecoming in Lubbock. Texas Tech (5-0, 2-0 Big 12) is coming off an open date after a 29-7 win at Colorado on October 3, and the Red Raiders moved up a spot to No. 10 in the AP poll this week. Arizona State (3-2, 1-1 Big 12) beat Hawaii 30-12 last Saturday, a week after a 55-19 home loss to Baylor. The Sun Devils are also the team that ended Texas Tech's 6-0 start last season, and the game sold out back on September 28.
Arizona State vs. Texas Tech: date, time and channel
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, October 17, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 3:30 p.m. ET / 2:30 p.m. CT / 12:30 p.m. in Arizona and PT |
| Stadium | Galaxy Stadium, Lubbock, Texas (capacity 60,229; Texas Tech Homecoming, sold out) |
| TV | FOX |
| DIRECTV channel | Your local FOX station (number varies by market) |
| Streaming | FOX One with your DIRECTV sign-in; the DIRECTV app (local FOX where available) |
| TV crew | Connor Onion (play-by-play), Robert Griffin III (analyst), Alexa Landestoy (sideline) |
| Rankings | Texas Tech No. 10 AP, No. 9 Coaches; Arizona State unranked (Oct. 11 polls) |
| Records | Texas Tech 5-0 (2-0 Big 12); Arizona State 3-2 (1-1 Big 12) |
What channel is Arizona State vs. Texas Tech on DIRECTV?
FOX doesn't have one national channel number on DIRECTV. You watch it on your local FOX affiliate, which DIRECTV includes with its core packages wherever local channels are offered. Press Guide and look for your FOX station's call letters, or search "Texas Tech" or "Arizona State" in the guide. Our guide to what channel FOX is in your area lists stations by market, and if you dropped local channels at some point, here's how to add them back before Saturday.
Here's how the networks carrying Big 12 games this Saturday line up on DIRECTV, as of October 13, 2026:
| Network | DIRECTV channel | Starting package |
|---|---|---|
| FOX | Local FOX station (varies) | Core packages, where local channels are available |
| ABC | Local ABC station (varies) | Core packages, where local channels are available |
| FS1 | 219 | ENTERTAINMENT |
| ESPN | 206 | ENTERTAINMENT |
| TNT | 245 | ENTERTAINMENT |
| MySports Genre Pack | Local channels where available, plus ESPN, ESPN2 and other sports networks | $64.99/mo regular price |
Because this game is on broadcast FOX, any DIRECTV setup with your local stations covers it. If you mostly watch sports, the MySports Genre Pack is the lower-cost option. As of October 13, 2026, DIRECTV lists its regular price at $64.99 a month plus tax, and it runs introductory offers for qualifying new customers, so check the current deal before you sign up. You can compare every tier in our DIRECTV package channel comparison, or call 1-855-690-9884 and we'll confirm your local FOX station at your address.
How to stream Arizona State vs. Texas Tech
- FOX One: DIRECTV says FOX One is included with qualifying plans. Download the FOX One app, choose to sign in with a TV provider and use your DIRECTV login. Our guide to FOX One with DIRECTV walks through it and explains when paying for FOX One on its own makes sense.
- DIRECTV app: watch your local FOX station live on your phone, tablet or streaming device with your DIRECTV login, where local channels are available in the app.
Sign in to FOX One a day early. Homecoming Saturday in Lubbock is a busy one, and nobody wants to reset a password during the opening kickoff.
Big 12 games on DIRECTV, Saturday, October 17
Arizona State-Texas Tech is the only Big 12 game in the 3:30 window. Here's the full Saturday lineup involving Big 12 teams, with the DIRECTV channel for each network.
| Game (AP rank, Oct. 11) | Kickoff (ET) | Network | DIRECTV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati at West Virginia | Noon | TNT | 245 |
| Kansas at Kansas State | Noon | FS1 | 219 |
| Arizona State at No. 10 Texas Tech | 3:30 p.m. | FOX | Local FOX station |
| TCU at Baylor | 7 p.m. | FS1 | 219 |
| No. 2 Notre Dame at No. 8 BYU | 7:30 p.m. | ABC | Local ABC station |
| No. 18 Oklahoma State at No. 20 Houston | 7:30 p.m. | FOX | Local FOX station |
| No. 11 Utah at Colorado | 10:15 p.m. | ESPN | 206 |
FOX stays on your local station after Arizona State-Texas Tech for Oklahoma State at Houston at 7:30. Our Notre Dame vs. BYU guide covers the big night game on ABC, and the Week 7 college football TV schedule lists games from every conference.
Arizona State vs. Texas Tech storylines
- The last two Big 12 champions: Arizona State won the league in 2024 and reached the College Football Playoff. Texas Tech won it last season, beating BYU in the Big 12 Championship. Oddly enough, the team that lost this game went on to win the conference both years.
- Last year's finish: Arizona State beat No. 7 Texas Tech 26-22 in Tempe, driving 75 yards in the final 1:26 and scoring with 34 seconds left. It was the Red Raiders' only regular-season loss.
- Home teams own this series lately: the series is tied 3-3. Texas Tech won 30-22 in Lubbock in 2024, and Arizona State won at home last year. This is also the last scheduled meeting under the Big 12's current four-year scheduling matrix.
- Streaks on the line: Texas Tech has won 11 straight at home and seven straight regular-season Big 12 games. A win would give the Red Raiders a 6-0 start for the second straight season.
- Arizona State's bounce-back: the Sun Devils won 24-17 at Kansas for their first Big 12 win, then answered the Baylor loss by beating Hawaii. A road upset in Lubbock would put them right back in the conference race.
- What's next: Texas Tech visits Cincinnati on October 24, and Arizona State hosts Kansas State the same day.
Arizona State fans who want a refresher on the Sun Devils' last home Big 12 game can check our Baylor vs. Arizona State guide. Need help finding FOX before kickoff? Call American TV at 1-855-690-9884.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is Arizona State vs. Texas Tech on DIRECTV?
It's on FOX, so tune to your local FOX station. The channel number depends on your market, and DIRECTV includes local channels with its core packages wherever they're available.
What time does Arizona State vs. Texas Tech start?
Kickoff is 3:30 p.m. ET (2:30 p.m. CT, 12:30 p.m. in Arizona) on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Galaxy Stadium in Lubbock, Texas.
Can I stream Arizona State vs. Texas Tech?
Yes. FOX One streams FOX games, and DIRECTV says FOX One is included with qualifying plans when you sign in with your DIRECTV account. The DIRECTV app also carries your local FOX station where available.
Who won the last Arizona State-Texas Tech game?
Arizona State won 26-22 in Tempe last season, scoring the go-ahead touchdown with 34 seconds left to hand Texas Tech its only regular-season loss.
Where are Texas Tech and Arizona State ranked?
Texas Tech is No. 10 in the October 11 AP poll and No. 9 in the Coaches poll. Arizona State is unranked at 3-2.
More Saturday games on FOX and beyond: Ohio State vs. Indiana, Penn State vs. Michigan and our DIRECTV channels for Texas and Arizona. Questions about your DIRECTV package? Call 1-855-690-9884.
Details reviewed October 13, 2026. Kickoff times and networks are set by the Big 12 and its TV partners and may change. Rankings are from the October 11 AP and Coaches polls; records reflect games through October 11. Channel lineups, package contents, offers and prices are as of October 13, 2026, vary by address and may change. Arizona State, Texas Tech, Big 12, FOX, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.