How to Watch Minnesota vs. Wisconsin on NBC and DIRECTV
By American TV editorial team |
Minnesota plays at Wisconsin on Black Friday, November 27, 2026, with kickoff at 7:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. CT) on NBC. The game is also streaming on Peacock. On DIRECTV, you'll find it on your local NBC station.
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It's the battle for Paul Bunyan's Axe, the trophy the Gophers and Badgers have played for since 1948, and both teams' regular-season finale. This year the rivalry moves up a day from its usual Saturday slot to a primetime Friday night at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
Game details
| Detail | Minnesota at Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Date | Friday, Nov. 27, 2026 (Black Friday) |
| Kickoff | 7:30 p.m. ET / 6:30 p.m. CT |
| TV | NBC |
| Streaming | Peacock |
| Stadium | Camp Randall Stadium, Madison, Wis. |
| Trophy | Paul Bunyan's Axe |
The game lands the night after NBC's Thanksgiving Day lineup, so it's one more big football night on the same channel during the holiday weekend.
How to watch on DIRECTV
NBC is a local channel on DIRECTV in most markets, so you can watch live or set your DVR for the full primetime window. If you're not sure where NBC is on your plan, see how to watch NBC with DIRECTV. Following the Big Ten all season? Our guides to Iowa vs. Minnesota and USC vs. Wisconsin cover both teams' earlier NBC games, and BTN on DIRECTV covers the conference's own channel. For help with sports on DIRECTV, call American TV at 1-855-690-9884.
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