How to Watch Army vs. Navy on CBS and DIRECTV
By American TV editorial team |
Army and Navy meet in the 127th Army-Navy Game on Saturday, December 12, 2026, at 3 p.m. ET on CBS. The game is at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, a week after the main conference championship weekend. On DIRECTV, you'll find it on your local CBS station.
Find your local station in our CBS on DIRECTV guide and compare DIRECTV options at your address.
This is the first time the Army-Navy Game has been played at MetLife Stadium since 2021, and only the second time in the stadium's history. Paramount+ is also listed as a streaming option for the game. Check the event listing, eligible plan and device requirements before subscribing.
Game details
| Detail | Army vs. Navy |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 3 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. CT / 12 p.m. PT |
| TV | CBS (local channel on DIRECTV) |
| Streaming | Paramount+ |
| Stadium | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey |
| Meeting | 127th Army-Navy Game |
How to watch on DIRECTV
Local CBS availability depends on your address and DIRECTV service; confirm that it is included in your current lineup. If you're not sure CBS is in your lineup, see whether you can get CBS with DIRECTV, and our guide to sports on CBS covers the rest of the network's schedule.
Catching up on the academies' seasons? We also covered Air Force vs. Army and Army vs. Tulsa. For help getting local channels on DIRECTV, call American TV at 1-855-690-9884.
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Kickoff time and TV info are from the Army-Navy Game and MetLife Stadium and may change. CBS, Paramount+, DIRECTV and team names belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent DIRECTV dealer and resource site.