How to Watch Florida vs. Texas on DIRECTV: ABC Channel, Kickoff Time and Streaming
No. 7 Texas hosts Florida on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at noon ET (11 a.m. CT) at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, and the game is on ABC. On DIRECTV, that means your local ABC station, so the channel number depends on where you live. ABC is part of your local channels, not a national channel number like ESPN's 206.
Both teams are coming off losses. Texas (4-1, 1-1 SEC) was No. 1 until Oklahoma beat it 27-24 on a 47-yard field goal on the final play of the Red River Rivalry on October 10, and it fell to No. 7 in the AP Top 25 and No. 6 in the Coaches Poll. Florida (4-2, 2-2 SEC) has dropped two straight, 45-17 at Missouri and 38-19 at home to South Carolina, and fell out of the Top 25 in its first season under coach Jon Sumrall. The SEC set the noon kickoff on October 5 and named ABC as the network on October 10.
Florida vs. Texas: date, time and channel
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, October 17, 2026 |
| Kickoff | Noon ET / 11 a.m. CT |
| Stadium | Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, Texas (sold out, per Texas Athletics) |
| TV | ABC |
| DIRECTV channel | Your local ABC station (number varies by market) |
| Streaming | DIRECTV app (local channels where available) or the ESPN app |
| Rankings | Texas No. 7 AP / No. 6 Coaches; Florida unranked (Oct. 11 polls) |
| Records | Texas 4-1 (1-1 SEC); Florida 4-2 (2-2 SEC) |
What channel is Florida vs. Texas on DIRECTV?
Look for your local ABC affiliate. DIRECTV carries ABC as part of local channels where they're offered at your address, and the channel number matches your market's ABC station. The quickest way to find it is to press Guide and search "ABC," or check our guide to what channel ABC is in your area.
Here's where the networks carrying Saturday's SEC games sit on DIRECTV, as of October 12, 2026:
| Network | DIRECTV channel | Starts with |
|---|---|---|
| ABC (Florida-Texas) | Local ABC station | Local channels, where available at your address |
| ESPN | 206 | ENTERTAINMENT |
| ESPN2 | 209 | ENTERTAINMENT |
| SEC Network | 611 | CHOICE |
| MySports Genre Pack | ESPN, ESPN2, SEC Network and local channels where available | $64.99/mo regular price |
If your ABC station doesn't appear in your lineup, local channels may not be offered at your address, and an antenna is a free backup for ABC if you're in range of a station. The MySports Genre Pack is DIRECTV's budget sports option. DIRECTV lists its regular price at $64.99 a month plus tax, and it has been running introductory offers for qualifying new customers, so check the current deal first. Call 1-855-690-9884 and we'll check whether local channels are available at your address.
SEC games on DIRECTV, Saturday, October 17
Florida-Texas leads off the SEC's Saturday at noon, alongside Mississippi State at LSU on ESPN. Here's the full SEC lineup, with networks set after the October 10 games and the DIRECTV channel for each.
| SEC game (AP rank, Oct. 11) | Kickoff (ET) | Network | DIRECTV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida at No. 7 Texas | Noon | ABC | Local ABC station |
| No. 16 Mississippi State at No. 22 LSU | Noon | ESPN | 206 |
| The Citadel at Texas A&M | 1 p.m. | SEC Network+ | Streaming only (ESPN app) |
| No. 6 Alabama at No. 14 Tennessee | 3:30 p.m. | ABC | Local ABC station |
| Auburn at No. 1 Georgia | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN | 206 |
| No. 13 Missouri at No. 9 Ole Miss | 3:30 p.m. | SEC Network | 611 |
| Arkansas at Vanderbilt | 7 p.m. | ESPN2 | 209 |
| No. 15 Kentucky at Oklahoma | 7:30 p.m. | SEC Network | 611 |
After Florida-Texas wraps, ABC has Alabama at Tennessee at 3:30 p.m. See our Alabama vs. Tennessee guide, or the Week 7 college football TV schedule for every conference.
How to stream Florida vs. Texas
- DIRECTV app: stream your local ABC station live with your DIRECTV login, where local channels are part of your service.
- ESPN app: ABC's college football games also stream in the ESPN app. DIRECTV customers whose package includes ESPN can activate ESPN Unlimited at no extra cost from their DIRECTV account. Our guide to ESPN Unlimited for DIRECTV customers explains how.
- Antenna: ABC is a free over-the-air broadcast network, so an antenna picks up the game if you're in range of an ABC station.
Florida vs. Texas storylines
- Florida won last year. The Gators beat then-No. 9 Texas 29-21 in Gainesville on October 4, 2025, for their only win in the series.
- Series history: this is the sixth meeting, dating back to 1924. Texas leads 3-1-1, and Florida is 0-2-1 in Austin. The Longhorns won 49-17 in the last game there in 2024.
- Texas after Red River: Arch Manning threw three touchdown passes against Oklahoma but was intercepted twice in the fourth quarter, and one was returned 42 yards for a touchdown.
- Florida's slide: the Gators started 4-0 under Sumrall, then lost to Missouri and South Carolina by a combined 83-36.
Want to be sure you can get ABC and the SEC networks before kickoff? Call American TV at 1-855-690-9884.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is Florida vs. Texas on DIRECTV?
ABC. On DIRECTV, that's your local ABC station, so the channel number depends on your market. Press Guide and search ABC to find it.
What time does Florida vs. Texas start?
Kickoff is noon ET (11 a.m. CT) on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin.
Can I stream Florida vs. Texas?
Yes. Stream your local ABC station in the DIRECTV app where local channels are part of your service, or watch in the ESPN app, which carries ABC's college football games.
Is Florida vs. Texas on ESPN or SEC Network?
No. The game is on ABC. ESPN (206) has Mississippi State at LSU in the same noon slot.
Who leads the Florida-Texas series?
Texas leads 3-1-1. Florida won the most recent meeting, 29-21 in Gainesville in 2025.
More from Week 7: Alabama vs. Tennessee and Ohio State vs. Indiana. For Florida's last road trip, see Florida vs. Missouri. Questions about your DIRECTV package? Call 1-855-690-9884.
Details reviewed October 12, 2026. Kickoff times and networks are set by the SEC and its TV partners and may change. Rankings are from the October 11 AP and Coaches polls; records reflect games through October 10. Local channel availability, channel numbers, package contents, offers and prices vary by address and may change. Florida, Texas, SEC, ABC, ESPN, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.