How to Watch Florida vs. Missouri on DIRECTV: Channel, Kickoff Time and Streaming
No. 8 Florida visits No. 25 Missouri on Saturday, October 3, at 3:30 p.m. ET at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Missouri. The ranked SEC matchup airs on ABC, so DIRECTV customers watch it on their local ABC station. Florida is 4-0, and Missouri is 3-1 heading into its 115th Homecoming game.
Here's how to find the game on DIRECTV, how to stream it and where to listen.
Quick answer
- Date and time: Saturday, October 3, 2026, 3:30 p.m. ET (2:30 p.m. CT).
- Network: ABC, with Joe Tessitore, Jesse Palmer and Kris Budden.
- DIRECTV channel: your local ABC station. The number depends on your market.
- Streaming: ESPN on ABC in the ESPN app.
- Radio: Gator Sports Network (SiriusXM 145) and Mizzou's Tiger Network (KTGR 1580 AM/105.1 FM in Columbia).
Florida vs. Missouri: date, time and channel
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, October 3, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 3:30 p.m. ET / 2:30 p.m. CT |
| Stadium | Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium, Columbia, Mo. |
| TV | ABC |
| DIRECTV channel | Local ABC station (varies by market) |
| Broadcast crew | Joe Tessitore (play-by-play), Jesse Palmer (analyst), Kris Budden (reporter) |
| Streaming | ESPN on ABC (ESPN app) |
| Rankings | Florida No. 8, Missouri No. 25 (AP and Coaches) |
| Records | Florida 4-0 (2-0 SEC), Missouri 3-1 (0-1 SEC) |
What channel is Florida vs. Missouri on DIRECTV?
ABC doesn't have one national channel number on DIRECTV. You get it through your local ABC affiliate, and DIRECTV assigns local stations market by market, so the number changes from city to city. Local channels come with DIRECTV's core packages wherever they're available.
To find it, press Guide and look for your ABC station's call letters, or check DIRECTV's lineup for your ZIP code. Our guide to finding ABC in your area can help. If you dropped local channels from a satellite package, add them back in your DIRECTV account a day or two ahead, since guide updates can take time.
Watching Florida vs. Missouri with DIRECTV streaming
DIRECTV's streaming plans include your local ABC station where local channels are available. There's no dish and no annual contract.
| Option | Local ABC? | Advertised price |
|---|---|---|
| ENTERTAINMENT | Yes, where available | $89.99/mo |
| CHOICE | Yes, where available (adds SEC Network) | $94.99/mo |
| ULTIMATE | Yes, where available | $124.99/mo |
| PREMIER | Yes, where available | $169.99/mo |
| MySports Genre Pack | Yes, where available | $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 covers most of a college football Saturday: local channels where available, ESPN, ESPN2, SEC Network and the ESPN Unlimited plan. Local channel availability depends on your address, so check before you sign up or call 1-855-690-9884.
How to stream Florida vs. Missouri
- ESPN app: ABC's college football coverage streams as ESPN on ABC in the ESPN app. Sign in with your DIRECTV account.
- 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 your local ABC station where DIRECTV offers local channels in streaming.
Florida vs. Missouri on the radio
- Florida: Gator Sports Network, with Sean Kelley, Shane Matthews and Tate Casey. Pregame coverage starts at 12:15 p.m. ET. It's also on SiriusXM 145, ESPN Gainesville (WRUF) and the Varsity Network.
- Missouri: the Tiger Network, with flagship KTGR in Columbia (1580 AM and 105.1 FM).
Florida vs. Missouri storylines
- Florida is 4-0 in its first season under coach Jon Sumrall, who came from Tulane. The Gators beat Florida Atlantic 66-21 and Campbell 52-3, then won SEC games at Auburn (44-39) and against No. 4 Ole Miss (52-28).
- Missouri is 3-1 after a 31-24 loss at Mississippi State, its first defeat of the season.
- It's Mizzou's 115th Homecoming. The school calls Columbia the birthplace of Homecoming, and the game is another sellout, stretching Missouri's program-record sellout streak to 23.
- Missouri leads the all-time series 7-6. The last meeting, in 2023, went to the Tigers 33-31 on a field goal in the final second.
- It's Florida's second straight week on ABC.
Not sure your package includes local channels? Call American TV at 1-855-690-9884 before kickoff.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is Florida vs. Missouri on DIRECTV?
It's on ABC, so tune to your local ABC station. The channel number depends on your market.
What time does Florida vs. Missouri start?
Kickoff is 3:30 p.m. ET (2:30 p.m. CT) on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
Can I stream Florida vs. Missouri?
Yes. It streams as ESPN on ABC in the ESPN app, and DIRECTV's streaming plans include local ABC where available.
Who is calling Florida vs. Missouri?
Joe Tessitore on play-by-play, Jesse Palmer as analyst and Kris Budden as reporter.
Where is Florida vs. Missouri being played?
At Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Missouri.
More Saturday games: Ohio State vs. Iowa and Miami vs. Clemson. Planning ahead? See the 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 SEC and ABC and may change. Records and rankings are as of the week of September 28. Channel lineups, carriage, offers and package prices vary by address and may change. SEC, DIRECTV, ABC, ESPN and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.
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