How to Watch Army vs. Tulsa on DIRECTV: ESPN2 Channel 209, Friday Night Kickoff and Streaming
Army visits Tulsa on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 8:30 p.m. ET (7:30 p.m. CT) at Skelly Field at H.A. Chapman Stadium in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The American Conference game airs nationally on ESPN2, which is DIRECTV channel 209.
ESPN2 starts with the ENTERTAINMENT package, so most DIRECTV customers already have it, and you can stream it in the ESPN app with your DIRECTV login. Here's how to watch Army vs. Tulsa, as of October 19, 2026.
Army vs. Tulsa at a glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Friday, October 23, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 8:30 p.m. ET / 7:30 p.m. CT / 5:30 p.m. PT |
| Stadium | Skelly Field at H.A. Chapman Stadium, Tulsa, Oklahoma |
| Matchup | Army Black Knights at Tulsa Golden Hurricane (American Conference) |
| TV | ESPN2 (national) |
| DIRECTV channel | 209 |
| Package | ENTERTAINMENT and higher; also in the MySports Genre Pack |
| Streaming | ESPN app or DIRECTV app with your DIRECTV login |
| Records (through Oct. 18) | Army 4-2 (3-1 American); Tulsa 4-3 (1-2 American) |
What channel is Army vs. Tulsa on DIRECTV?
Tune to ESPN2 on channel 209. The American Conference listed the 8:30 p.m. ET kickoff on ESPN2 in its Week 8 TV release on October 12, and Army set the Friday night window back in May. ESPN2 is in ENTERTAINMENT and every higher package, the same tier that includes ESPN on channel 206, and it's part of the MySports Genre Pack. Compare tiers in our DIRECTV package channel comparison.
Friday has two more national college games on ESPN, Duke at Virginia at 7 p.m. ET and NC State at Stanford at 10:30 p.m. ET, so you can flip between 206 and 209 all night. Press GUIDE and search "Army" or "Tulsa" to set a recording. Want to make sure ESPN2 is in your package before Friday? Call 1-855-690-9884.
How to stream Army vs. Tulsa
Sign in to the ESPN app or the DIRECTV app with your DIRECTV login to watch the ESPN2 feed live, as long as ESPN2 is in your package. DIRECTV also includes ESPN Unlimited at no extra cost on satellite accounts whose base package includes ESPN, which you activate from My TV Package on your DIRECTV account. Our ESPN on DIRECTV guide walks through it. On a DIRECTV Gemini device, tune to channel 209 in the live guide or open the ESPN app from APPS. More options are in our sports streaming guide for 2026.
Army vs. Tulsa game preview
Army is 4-2, second in the American Conference standings, and has won two straight. The Black Knights beat Tulane 20-17 on October 10 and routed Florida Atlantic 56-24 at Michie Stadium last Saturday. Their losses came against South Florida (28-24) and at Louisiana Tech (31-29). Quarterback Cale Hellums drives the option offense with 719 rushing yards and 13 rushing touchdowns, plus 358 passing yards and 3 touchdown passes. Elijah Walton leads the defense with 42 tackles. When Army released its schedule in May, it noted the Black Knights were 5-0 in ESPN2 games dating back to 2021.
Tulsa is 4-3 and 2-1 at home, where it opened the season with a 24-10 win over Oklahoma State. The Golden Hurricane lost a 45-44 overtime thriller to North Texas on October 2 and fell 34-26 at Navy, then won 38-17 at Rice last Saturday. Baylor Hayes has thrown for 1,081 yards with 8 touchdowns and 1 interception, Damari Alston has 370 rushing yards and 6 touchdowns, and Oran Singleton Jr. leads the receivers with 474 yards. On defense, Chris Thompson Jr. has 66 tackles and Kyran Duhon has 6 sacks.
| Team | Record | Last game | Next game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Army | 4-2 (3-1 American) | W 56-24 vs. Florida Atlantic (Oct. 17) | Sat., Oct. 31 at Memphis |
| Tulsa | 4-3 (1-2 American) | W 38-17 at Rice (Oct. 17) | Sat., Nov. 7 at Tulane |
Watching from northeastern Oklahoma? See DIRECTV packages and deals in Tulsa. For every game this weekend, see the Week 8 college football TV schedule on DIRECTV.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is Army vs. Tulsa on DIRECTV?
It's on ESPN2, DIRECTV channel 209, which starts with the ENTERTAINMENT package.
What time is Army vs. Tulsa?
Kickoff is 8:30 p.m. ET (7:30 p.m. CT) on Friday, October 23, 2026, at Skelly Field at H.A. Chapman Stadium in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Which DIRECTV package has ESPN2?
ESPN2 is in ENTERTAINMENT and every higher package, and it's also in the MySports Genre Pack.
Can I stream Army vs. Tulsa?
Yes. Sign in to the ESPN app or the DIRECTV app with your DIRECTV login to watch ESPN2 live if it's in your package.
What are the teams' records?
Through October 18, 2026, Army is 4-2 (3-1 American) and Tulsa is 4-3 (1-2 American).
Want ESPN2 and the rest of Friday night college football on DIRECTV? Call 1-855-690-9884.
Details reviewed October 19, 2026, from the American Conference Week 8 time and TV release (Oct. 12, 2026), Army West Point Athletics schedule and game center, ESPN team schedules and statistics and live AmericanTV.com DIRECTV guides. Kickoff times, broadcast assignments, records, channel numbers, ESPN Unlimited eligibility and package contents can change and vary by account and address. All marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.