How to Watch Georgia Tech vs. Virginia Tech on DIRECTV: ACC Network Channel 612, Kickoff and Streaming
Georgia Tech visits Virginia Tech on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. ET at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia. The ACC game airs nationally on ACC Network, which is DIRECTV channel 612.
Georgia Tech is 2-3 (1-1 ACC) after a last-minute 28-25 win over Duke. Virginia Tech is 4-2 (1-2 ACC) and has lost two straight by a combined seven points. Here’s how to watch Georgia Tech vs. Virginia Tech on DIRECTV, as of October 16, 2026.
Georgia Tech vs. Virginia Tech: date, time and channel
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, October 17, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 3:30 p.m. ET / 2:30 p.m. CT / 12:30 p.m. PT |
| Stadium | Lane Stadium, Blacksburg, Virginia (capacity 66,233) |
| Matchup | Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Virginia Tech Hokies (ACC) |
| TV | ACC Network (national) |
| DIRECTV channel | 612 (same on satellite and streaming) |
| Streaming | ESPN app (ESPN Unlimited via DIRECTV when eligible); DIRECTV app |
| Broadcast team | Wes Durham (play-by-play), Max Browne (analyst), Madison Fitzpatrick (sideline) |
| Records | Georgia Tech 2-3 (1-1 ACC); Virginia Tech 4-2 (1-2 ACC) |
What channel is Georgia Tech vs. Virginia Tech on DIRECTV?
Tune to ACC Network on DIRECTV channel 612. Press Guide and search “Georgia Tech” or “Virginia Tech,” or go straight to 612 before the 3:30 p.m. ET kickoff and set a recording. Our guide to what channel ACC Network is on DIRECTV has more detail.
| Network | DIRECTV channel | Starting package |
|---|---|---|
| ACC Network | 612 | CHOICE and up on many lineups; confirm at your address |
| ESPN2 (UNC at Duke, same window) | 209 | ENTERTAINMENT and up |
ACC Network starts above the entry package on most DIRECTV lineups, so check your tier before Saturday. Compare plans in our DIRECTV package channel comparison, or call 1-855-690-9884 and we’ll confirm channel 612 at your address.
How to stream Georgia Tech vs. Virginia Tech
- ESPN app: ACC Network games stream in the ESPN app. DIRECTV customers whose package includes the ESPN family of networks can often activate ESPN Unlimited at no extra cost, then sign in to the ESPN app with their ESPN account. Our guide to ESPN Unlimited for DIRECTV customers walks through setup.
- DIRECTV app: watch ACC Network live on a phone, tablet or streaming device with your DIRECTV login where the channel is available to stream.
Set up ESPN Unlimited a day early so you aren’t creating an account at kickoff. The 3:30 p.m. window also has North Carolina at Duke on ESPN2, so a DVR recording of one game lets you flip between both.
Georgia Tech vs. Virginia Tech game preview
Georgia Tech finally got its first ACC win last Saturday. Trelain Maddox ran for three touchdowns, including a 1-yard score with 54 seconds left, and Duke missed a 33-yard field goal with five seconds to go in a 28-25 Yellow Jackets win at Bobby Dodd Stadium. The win snapped a six-game losing streak against FBS opponents that dated to last season. Quarterback Alberto Mendoza has thrown for 1,193 yards with seven touchdowns this year.
Virginia Tech opened 4-0 with road wins at Maryland (35-26) and Boston College (21-14), then lost 35-33 to Pitt on October 2 and 25-20 at California on October 10. Quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer leads the offense with 1,734 passing yards, 12 touchdowns and two interceptions Virginia Tech’s defensive line has a 5.5-sack leader.
Saturday is the Hokies’ first home game since the Pitt loss. ESPN’s matchup predictor gives Virginia Tech about a 74% chance to win.
Both teams play again on Saturday, October 24. Georgia Tech hosts Boston College at 3:30 p.m. ET on ACC Network, and Virginia Tech visits Clemson in prime time on ESPN or ESPN2. See how to watch Virginia Tech vs. Clemson on DIRECTV.
Other ACC games on DIRECTV Saturday, October 17
| Game | Kickoff (ET) | Network | DIRECTV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pitt at Boston College | Noon | ESPN2 | 209 |
| Virginia at SMU | Noon | The CW | Local CW station |
| Charleston Southern at Clemson | Noon | ACC Network | 612 |
| North Carolina at Duke | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN2 | 209 |
| Georgia Tech at Virginia Tech | 3:30 p.m. | ACC Network | 612 |
| Florida State at Miami | 7 p.m. | ESPN | 206 |
| Louisville at Syracuse | 7:30 p.m. | ACC Network | 612 |
| Elon at Stanford | 7:30 p.m. | ACCNX | ESPN app |
For every game and channel on Saturday, see our Week 7 college football TV schedule on DIRECTV. Want ACC Network and ESPN lined up for the rest of the season? Check DIRECTV options at your address or call 1-855-690-9884.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is Georgia Tech vs. Virginia Tech on DIRECTV?
The game is on ACC Network, which is DIRECTV channel 612. The channel number is the same on satellite and streaming.
What time does Georgia Tech vs. Virginia Tech start?
Kickoff is 3:30 p.m. ET (2:30 p.m. CT, 12:30 p.m. PT) on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Can I stream Georgia Tech vs. Virginia Tech?
Yes. ACC Network games stream in the ESPN app, and eligible DIRECTV customers can activate ESPN Unlimited at no extra cost. The DIRECTV app also streams ACC Network where available.
What package do I need for ACC Network on DIRECTV?
ACC Network is commonly included starting with CHOICE on many DIRECTV lineups, but package contents vary by address. Call 1-855-690-9884 to confirm channel 612 at your address.
Who is calling Georgia Tech vs. Virginia Tech?
Wes Durham has play-by-play, Max Browne is the analyst and Madison Fitzpatrick reports from the sideline on ACC Network.
What are Georgia Tech's and Virginia Tech's records?
Georgia Tech is 2-3 (1-1 ACC) and Virginia Tech is 4-2 (1-2 ACC) heading into Saturday.
Need ACC Network on your DIRECTV plan before kickoff? Call 1-855-690-9884.
Details reviewed October 16, 2026 from the ACC’s Week 7 TV announcement (Oct. 5, 2026), Georgia Tech Athletics’ kickoff announcement, ESPN team schedules and game page, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s broadcast listing and live AmericanTV.com channel guides. Kickoff times, networks, streaming access, app availability and package contents can change and may vary by account and address. ACC, Georgia Tech, Virginia Tech, ESPN, ACC Network, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.