How to Watch the 2026 Big Ten Championship Game on FOX and DIRECTV
By American TV editorial team |
The 2026 Big Ten Championship Game is Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET on FOX. The game is scheduled for Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. DIRECTV viewers should check their local FOX station in the program guide before kickoff.
Find the station number with our local FOX channel guide and compare DIRECTV options at your address. Local station availability depends on your ZIP code and package.
2026 Big Ten Championship viewing details
| Detail | Scheduled coverage |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, December 5, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT / 5 p.m. PT |
| Network | FOX |
| Venue | Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Teams | To be determined after conference qualification |
Watch FOX on DIRECTV
The championship airs on FOX, rather than a conference-branded cable channel. There is no single nationwide DIRECTV channel number for the local broadcast network. Search for the game by name or locate your local affiliate in the guide.
Before ordering or changing service, confirm that your address receives the local station and that it is included in the package you select. For an existing account, check the current lineup and any service notices. A package's access to other sports networks does not establish local-station availability.
Streaming and recording
Eligible DIRECTV subscribers can check the DIRECTV app for the local station and the live game. App access depends on the account, included channels, device, location and applicable viewing rights. Signing in does not unlock every network or every broadcast automatically.
If you plan to record the game, locate the championship listing once it appears in the guide and verify the start time. Check your receiver or streaming device's recording options, available storage and any limits on extending a recording beyond the scheduled end.
Check the final matchup before game day
The participating teams are not named here before qualification is complete. Recheck the conference announcement and your live TV guide closer to kickoff for the final matchup and any schedule changes. This guide covers the announced championship broadcast; it does not predict a winner or guarantee a postseason result.
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Schedule information was checked against the Big Ten Conference's announcement. Broadcast schedules and channel availability can change. AmericanTV.com is an independent DIRECTV dealer and resource site.