How to Watch Miami vs. Clemson on DIRECTV: Saturday Night Kickoff Time, ABC Channel and Streaming
The ACC's biggest game of the week is a Saturday night showcase in Death Valley. No. 4 Miami visits Clemson on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina. On DIRECTV, you can watch on your local ABC station, flip to an alternate broadcast on ACC Network, or stream in the ESPN app.
Here is the kickoff time, the channels to know, your streaming options and a quick look at the matchup.
Miami vs. Clemson: quick facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, October 3, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 7:30 p.m. ET / 6:30 p.m. CT / 4:30 p.m. PT |
| TV channel | ABC (your local ABC station) |
| Alternate broadcast | ACC Network "Command Center" (DIRECTV channel 612) |
| Live stream | ESPN app |
| Stadium | Memorial Stadium, Clemson, S.C. |
| Rankings | Miami No. 4 in the AP and Coaches polls (4-0, 2-0 ACC); Clemson unranked (3-1, 2-0 ACC) |
What channel is Miami vs. Clemson on DIRECTV?
The game is ABC Saturday Night Football, so on DIRECTV you watch it on your local ABC affiliate. The channel number depends on your market. Open the on-screen guide and search "ABC," or check the local channels section of your guide. Our guide to what channel ABC is in your area can also help.
- DIRECTV satellite: local channels are available with any core TV package where DIRECTV offers locals for your address.
- DIRECTV streaming: packages that include local channels carry your ABC station where available. Confirm your ZIP code includes ABC before Saturday night.
Not sure your plan includes your local ABC station? Call American TV at 1-855-690-9884 and we can check your address.
Prefer a different view? Try the ACC Network alternate broadcast
ESPN is offering a secondary viewing option for this game: its Command Center broadcast on ACC Network, which runs alongside the main ABC telecast. On DIRECTV, ACC Network is channel 612, included starting with the CHOICE package. Learn more in our guide to what channel ACC Network is on DIRECTV.
How to stream Miami vs. Clemson
ABC's college football games stream in the ESPN app. ESPN's Unlimited plan includes ESPN on ABC along with ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and ACC Network. DIRECTV says eligible customers, including satellite customers whose package includes ESPN (channel 206), can activate ESPN Unlimited at no extra cost. To get started:
- Sign in to your DIRECTV account and look for the option to activate ESPN Unlimited in your TV package details.
- Follow the prompts to sign in to or create your ESPN account.
- Open the ESPN app on game night and choose the Miami-Clemson broadcast.
The DIRECTV app is another way to watch on a phone, tablet or streaming device where your local channels are available to stream. Want every ESPN network in a streaming plan? The DIRECTV MySports Genre Pack includes ESPN Unlimited.
Game preview: the ACC's last two unbeatens in league play collide
This is a matchup of the only two ACC teams that are 2-0 in conference play, and ESPN is treating it that way: Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit and Holly Rowe are on the call, and ESPN has named it its 4K Game of the Week. Some key numbers:
- Series: tied 7-7 all-time. A Clemson win would give the Tigers an 8-7 edge.
- Recent meetings: Miami won the last one, 28-20 in double overtime in Miami in 2023. Clemson won 40-10 in the Hurricanes' last visit to Clemson in 2022.
- Miami: the Hurricanes are 4-0 after a 52-3 win over Central Michigan, when quarterback Darian Mensah threw for 338 yards and three touchdowns.
- Clemson: the Tigers lost their opener 51-10 at LSU but have won three straight, most recently 24-10 at California.
- Clemson's defense: after the LSU game, the Tigers allowed an average of 12.3 points and 282 yards over their next three games.
- Dabo Swinney: Clemson's head coach is 5-2 against Miami, and the Tigers are chasing their fifth home win ever over an AP Top 5 opponent.
College football channels on DIRECTV Saturday
Make a full day of it. Earlier Saturday, ESPN's College GameDay is live from Iowa City from 9 a.m. to noon ET ahead of No. 5 Ohio State at No. 14 Iowa, which kicks off at 3:30 p.m. ET on CBS. Here is where ESPN's networks sit on DIRECTV:
| Network | DIRECTV channel | Satellite packages |
|---|---|---|
| ABC (local) | Varies by market | Any core package where locals are offered |
| ESPN | 206 | ENTERTAINMENT and up |
| ESPN2 | 209 | ENTERTAINMENT and up |
| ESPNU | 208 | CHOICE and up |
| ACC Network | 612 | CHOICE and up |
For more on ESPNU, see what channel ESPNU is on DIRECTV.
Other ways to watch or listen
- Antenna: ABC is a broadcast network, so if you are in range of an ABC station you can pick up the game free over the air.
- Radio: Clemson fans can listen on the Clemson Athletic Network.
Want ABC, ESPN and ACC Network covered for the rest of the season? See DIRECTV options near you or call 1-855-690-9884.
Frequently asked questions
What time is Miami vs. Clemson?
Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. CT, 4:30 p.m. PT) on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
What channel is the Miami-Clemson game on?
ABC. On DIRECTV, tune to your local ABC station; the channel number varies by market, so search "ABC" in your guide. An alternate Command Center broadcast airs on ACC Network, DIRECTV channel 612.
Can I stream Miami vs. Clemson?
Yes. It streams in the ESPN app. Eligible DIRECTV customers can activate ESPN Unlimited at no extra cost, or you can use the DIRECTV app where local channels are available to stream.
Where is the game being played?
At Memorial Stadium, known as Death Valley, in Clemson, South Carolina.
Are Miami and Clemson ranked?
Miami is No. 4 in both the AP Top 25 and the Coaches Poll. Clemson is unranked this week at 3-1.
Need help getting ABC or ACC Network on DIRECTV before kickoff? Call 1-855-690-9884.
Details reviewed September 30, 2026. Kickoff times and TV assignments are set by the ACC and ESPN and may change. Local channel availability, channel numbers, packages and prices vary by address and are subject to change. ABC, ESPN, ACC Network, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.