How to Watch LSU vs. Auburn on DIRECTV: Kickoff Time, ABC or ESPN Channel and Streaming
No. 22 LSU visits Auburn on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at noon ET (11 a.m. CT) at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama. The SEC has put the game in the noon window on ABC or ESPN. The final network lock is still open as of October 15 and is expected after Sunday, October 18.
LSU is 4-2 (1-2 SEC) after an overtime loss at Kentucky and hosts No. 16 Mississippi State first on October 17. Auburn is 3-2 (1-2 SEC) and visits No. 1 Georgia that same afternoon. Here's how to watch LSU-Auburn on DIRECTV for either network, as of October 15, 2026.
LSU vs. Auburn: date, time and channel
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, October 24, 2026 (Week 8) |
| Kickoff | Noon ET / 11 a.m. CT / 9 a.m. PT |
| Stadium | Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn, Alabama |
| Conference | SEC |
| TV | ABC or ESPN (final network locks after Sunday, October 18) |
| DIRECTV channel | Local ABC station if on ABC; ESPN channel 206 if on ESPN |
| Streaming | ESPN app (ESPN Unlimited via DIRECTV when eligible); DIRECTV app |
| Records | LSU 4-2 (1-2 SEC), No. 22 AP; Auburn 3-2 (1-2 SEC), through October 15 |
What channel is LSU vs. Auburn on DIRECTV?
It depends on which network wins the noon SEC slot. As of October 15, 2026, FBSchedules and Auburn list the game as ABC or ESPN, with the remaining flex locks due Sunday, October 18. Cover both options now so you are ready either way:
| If it's on | DIRECTV channel | Starting package |
|---|---|---|
| ABC | Your local ABC station (number varies by market) | Core packages where local channels are available |
| ESPN | 206 (same on satellite and streaming) | ENTERTAINMENT and up; also MySports Genre Pack |
Press Guide and search "LSU" or "Auburn" once the network is set. Our guides to what channel ABC is in your area and what channel ESPN is on DIRECTV have the details. If you dropped local channels, here's how to add them back before Saturday.
ESPN starts with ENTERTAINMENT. SEC Network (611) starts with CHOICE, but this noon window is not listed as an SECN assignment. The MySports Genre Pack includes ESPN and SEC Network for a sports-focused bill. Compare tiers in our DIRECTV package channel comparison, or call 1-855-690-9884 and we'll confirm ABC and ESPN at your address.
How to stream LSU vs. Auburn
- ESPN app: ABC and ESPN SEC games stream in the ESPN app. DIRECTV customers whose package includes ESPN can activate ESPN Unlimited at no extra cost, then sign in to the ESPN app. Our guide to ESPN Unlimited for DIRECTV customers explains the setup.
- DIRECTV app: watch your local ABC station or ESPN live on a phone, tablet or streaming device with your DIRECTV login, where those channels are available to stream.
Activate ESPN Unlimited a day or two early so you are not creating an account at kickoff.
How LSU and Auburn got here
Results so far, from LSU and Auburn athletics schedules and ESPN as of October 15, 2026:
| LSU | Auburn |
|---|---|
| W 51-10 vs. Clemson | W 17-16 vs. Baylor (Atlanta) |
| W 45-14 vs. Louisiana Tech | W 43-8 vs. Southern Miss |
| L 24-32 at No. 8 Ole Miss | L 39-44 vs. Florida |
| W 35-6 vs. No. 23 Texas A&M | W 21-15 vs. Vanderbilt |
| W 63-14 vs. McNeese | L 14-24 at No. 17 Tennessee |
| L 34-35 OT at Kentucky | Sat., Oct. 17: at No. 1 Georgia, 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN) |
| Sat., Oct. 17: vs. No. 16 Mississippi State, noon ET (ESPN) |
Our LSU vs. Kentucky guide covers the overtime loss in Lexington, and our Auburn vs. Georgia guide and Auburn vs. Tennessee guide cover Auburn's recent SEC stretch. LSU's homecoming against Mississippi State is in our Mississippi State vs. LSU guide.
LSU vs. Auburn storylines
- First meeting since 2023: LSU and Auburn did not play in 2024 or 2025 after SEC expansion. LSU won the last two meetings, including 48-18 in Baton Rouge on October 14, 2023. LSU leads the all-time series 30-24-1.
- Both teams at 1-2 in the SEC: LSU is looking to bounce back after Kentucky, and Auburn is looking for a home win after road losses at Tennessee and the trip to Georgia.
- Different weeks first: both play October 17 before this rematch. Records and rankings below may change after those games.
- What's next: LSU hosts Alabama on November 7 (flex window). Auburn visits Ole Miss on October 31.
SEC noon window on DIRECTV, Saturday, October 24
| Game | Kickoff (ET) | Network (as of Oct. 15) | DIRECTV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSU at Auburn | Noon | ABC or ESPN | Local ABC or ESPN 206 |
| Pitt at Miami | Noon | ABC or ESPN | Local ABC or ESPN 206 |
| Texas A&M at Alabama | 3:30 p.m. | ABC | Local ABC station |
| Tennessee at South Carolina | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN or SEC Network | 206 or 611 |
| Ole Miss at Texas | 7:30 p.m. | ABC | Local ABC station |
| Vanderbilt at Kentucky | 7:30 p.m. | SEC Network | 611 |
The Week 8 college football TV schedule on DIRECTV lists every conference. For more on SEC Network, see what channel SEC Network is on DIRECTV. Local help: DIRECTV channels for Louisiana and Alabama.
Want ABC, ESPN and SEC Network covered for the rest of the season? Check DIRECTV options at your address or call 1-855-690-9884.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is LSU vs. Auburn on DIRECTV?
As of October 15, 2026, the game is listed as ABC or ESPN, with the final network lock expected after Sunday, October 18. If it lands on ABC, tune to your local ABC station. If it lands on ESPN, tune to DIRECTV channel 206.
What time does LSU vs. Auburn start?
Kickoff is noon ET (11 a.m. CT, 9 a.m. PT) on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama.
When is the TV network announced?
The SEC noon window for LSU at Auburn is still ABC or ESPN as of October 15. FBSchedules says remaining flex locks for that weekend finalize on Sunday, October 18.
Can I stream LSU vs. Auburn?
Yes. ABC and ESPN SEC games stream in the ESPN app. DIRECTV customers whose package includes ESPN can activate ESPN Unlimited at no extra cost. The DIRECTV app also streams the channels in your package.
What are LSU's and Auburn's records?
Through October 15, 2026, LSU is 4-2 (1-2 SEC) and ranked No. 22 in the AP poll. Auburn is 3-2 (1-2 SEC). Both play on October 17 before this game.
When did LSU and Auburn last play?
LSU beat Auburn 48-18 in Baton Rouge on October 14, 2023. The teams did not meet in 2024 or 2025. LSU leads the series 30-24-1.
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Details reviewed October 15, 2026. The TV network for LSU at Auburn had not been finalized as of this update (listed ABC or ESPN, with remaining flex locks expected after Sunday, October 18). Kickoff times and networks are set by the SEC and its TV partners and may change. Rankings and records reflect games through October 15, 2026; both teams play October 17 before this game. Channel lineups, package contents, offers and prices vary by address and may change. LSU, Auburn, SEC, ABC, ESPN, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.