How to Watch Baylor vs. Arizona State on DIRECTV: Channel, Kickoff Time and Streaming
Baylor visits Arizona State on Saturday, October 3, at 10:30 p.m. ET (7:30 p.m. Arizona time) at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe. The late-night Big 12 game airs nationally on ESPN, which is channel 206 on DIRECTV. Baylor is 3-1 and has won three straight. Arizona State is 2-1 and coming off a bye.
Here's how to watch on DIRECTV, how to stream it and where to listen.
Quick answer
- Date and time: Saturday, October 3, 2026, 10:30 p.m. ET, 9:30 p.m. CT, 7:30 p.m. in Arizona.
- Network: ESPN, with Roy Philpott, Brock Osweiler and Sherree Burruss.
- DIRECTV channel: 206, included with every DIRECTV package.
- Streaming: the ESPN app, with your DIRECTV login or ESPN Unlimited.
- Radio: Sun Devil Radio Network (Arizona Sports 98.7 FM) and Baylor Sports Media Network (SiriusXM 268).
Baylor vs. Arizona State: date, time and channel
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, October 3, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 10:30 p.m. ET / 9:30 p.m. CT / 7:30 p.m. Arizona time |
| Stadium | Mountain America Stadium, Tempe, Ariz. |
| TV | ESPN (national) |
| DIRECTV channel | 206 |
| Broadcast crew | Roy Philpott (play-by-play), Brock Osweiler (analyst), Sherree Burruss (sideline) |
| Streaming | ESPN app (TV provider sign-in or ESPN Unlimited) |
| Records | Baylor 3-1 (1-0 Big 12), Arizona State 2-1 |
What channel is Baylor vs. Arizona State on DIRECTV?
It's on ESPN, channel 206, which is included with every DIRECTV package from ENTERTAINMENT up. The game is a national broadcast, so it's available everywhere, not just in Texas and Arizona.
With a 10:30 p.m. ET kickoff, this one runs past midnight on the East Coast. If you'd rather sleep, set a recording on 206 before you head to bed and watch it Sunday morning.
Watching Baylor vs. Arizona State with DIRECTV streaming
DIRECTV's streaming service includes ESPN in every package, with no dish and no annual contract.
| Option | ESPN? | Advertised price |
|---|---|---|
| ENTERTAINMENT | Yes | $89.99/mo |
| CHOICE | Yes | $94.99/mo |
| ULTIMATE | Yes | $124.99/mo |
| PREMIER | Yes | $169.99/mo |
| MySports Genre Pack | Yes | $64.99/mo ($44.99/mo for 6 months for qualifying new customers through Oct. 3) |
Prices are before taxes and fees, and introductory discounts may lower the first months. A regional sports fee may apply to CHOICE and higher depending on your ZIP code. The MySports Genre Pack includes ESPN, ESPN2, FS1 and the conference networks, plus the ESPN Unlimited plan. Call 1-855-690-9884 to see what's available at your address.
How to stream Baylor vs. Arizona State
- ESPN app: sign in with your DIRECTV account to stream ESPN on a phone, tablet, smart TV or streaming device.
- ESPN Unlimited: included at no extra cost for DIRECTV satellite customers whose base package includes ESPN 206, for streaming customers on a Signature package (excluding ÓPTIMO MÁS) and with the MySports Genre Pack. Activate it from DIRECTV's email or from My TV package in your account.
- DIRECTV app: streams ESPN from your package at home or on the go.
Baylor vs. Arizona State on the radio
- Arizona State: the Sun Devil Radio Network on Arizona Sports 98.7 FM.
- Baylor: the Baylor Sports Media Network, also on SiriusXM 268 (app channel 978).
Baylor vs. Arizona State storylines
- Baylor is 3-1 and has won three straight since a 17-16 loss to Auburn in Atlanta to open the season. Last week the Bears beat Colorado 23-13 in their Big 12 opener. They've held all four opponents under 20 points, their longest such streak since 2005.
- Arizona State is 2-1 and had last week off. Its last game was a 24-17 win over Kansas at Wembley Stadium in London, a game that counted as a Kansas home game.
- This is Arizona State's Big 12 home opener and Baylor's first true road game of the season.
- Arizona State leads the series 2-0, including a 27-24 win in Waco last year. It's Baylor's first trip to Tempe since 1990.
- Dave Aranda is in his seventh season at Baylor. Kenny Dillingham is in his fourth at Arizona State.
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Frequently asked questions
What channel is Baylor vs. Arizona State on DIRECTV?
ESPN, channel 206. It's included with every DIRECTV package.
What time does Baylor vs. Arizona State start?
Kickoff is 10:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, October 3, 2026. That's 9:30 p.m. CT and 7:30 p.m. in Arizona.
Is Baylor vs. Arizona State a conference game?
Yes. It's a Big 12 game and Arizona State's first conference game at home this season.
Can I stream Baylor vs. Arizona State?
Yes. Stream ESPN in the ESPN app or the DIRECTV app with your DIRECTV login.
Who is calling Baylor vs. Arizona State?
Roy Philpott on play-by-play, Brock Osweiler as analyst and Sherree Burruss on the sideline.
Earlier Saturday: Ohio State vs. Iowa and Miami vs. Clemson. Next weekend: our Week 6 college football TV schedule. Questions about your DIRECTV package? Call 1-855-690-9884.
Details reviewed October 2, 2026. Kickoff times and networks are set by the Big 12 and ESPN and may change. Records are as of the week of September 28. Channel lineups, package contents, offers and prices vary by address and may change. Big 12, DIRECTV, ESPN and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.
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