How to Watch the 2026 Conference USA Championship Game on CBS Sports Network and DIRECTV
By American TV editorial team |
The 2026 Conference USA Football Championship Game is Friday, December 4, at 7 p.m. ET (6 p.m. CT) on CBS Sports Network. The top two finishers in the league's single-division standings meet at the home stadium of the team with the higher conference winning percentage. On DIRECTV, CBS Sports Network is channel 221.
This is the 22nd CUSA title game. Kennesaw State won the 2025 championship, and Jax State won in 2024, so the trophy has gone to one of the league's newer members two years running.
Review CBS Sports Network on DIRECTV and the College Football Playoff rankings show before championship week.
Game details
| Detail | 2026 CUSA Championship Game |
|---|---|
| Date | Friday, Dec. 4, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 7 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. CT |
| TV | CBS Sports Network (DIRECTV channel 221) |
| Site | Home stadium of the team with the higher CUSA winning percentage |
| Teams | Top two finishers in the CUSA standings (set after the regular season ends) |
| 2025 champion | Kennesaw State |
How to watch on DIRECTV
CBS Sports Network is on DIRECTV channel 221, but it isn't in every package, so check yours before game night. Here's more on CBS Sports Network on DIRECTV and which packages include it.
Kennesaw State and Liberty have been two of the teams to watch in the CUSA race, so catch up with our guide to Liberty vs. Kennesaw State. You can also follow the national picture on the College Football Playoff rankings show. For help adding CBS Sports Network or upgrading your DIRECTV package, call American TV at 1-855-690-9884.
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