How to Watch the 2026 Mountain West Championship Game on FOX
By AmericanTV.com editorial team |
The 2026 Mountain West Football Championship is scheduled for Friday, December 4, on FOX at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT / 7 p.m. MT / 6 p.m. PT. The conference's official announcement lists the Central, Mountain and Pacific times. On DIRECTV, use your local FOX station and confirm the event in your account's guide.
Mountain West Championship: date and broadcast
| Detail | Current information |
|---|---|
| Date | Friday, December 4, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT / 7 p.m. MT / 6 p.m. PT |
| Network | FOX |
| Matchup | The top two teams by conference-season winning percentage; participants pending |
| Host and stadium | No specific host or stadium confirmed in this guide |
| DIRECTV channel | Your local FOX station; number varies by market |
The Mountain West says the championship will feature the top two teams finishing the conference season with the highest winning percentages. This guide does not turn current standings into a confirmed matchup or predict a playoff berth. Check the conference's final announcement before making team-specific plans.
Find FOX in your DIRECTV lineup
Search for the Mountain West Championship on December 4 and inspect the network and kickoff time. Our local FOX channel guide provides background. FOX and FS1 are different channels; a listing for one is not a listing for the other.
Confirm the local station and package for your full service address. ZIP screening is preliminary. The same station number need not apply to a relative in another city, a hotel television or a different service. Check the actual guide you will use on Friday evening.
Use the right time zone
The conference's published 8 p.m. Central kickoff is 9 p.m. Eastern. Its announcement also gives 7 p.m. Mountain and 6 p.m. Pacific. This is a live sporting event with one kickoff represented in several time zones, rather than separate delayed evening broadcast slots.
Set your calendar reminder for the location where you will be watching. Recheck the event listing near game day, particularly if you are traveling. A recording should point to the championship game and correct date, not a replay carrying a similar title.
Verify the device and account
If using a DIRECTV app or another viewing option, inspect its game listing, supported device and subscription requirements before relying on it. A sign-in or an app installation does not establish that the selected account can play this telecast in every location.
No unverified subscription price or free-stream offer is quoted here. If you change a plan, review its complete recurring cost, local-channel inclusion and equipment terms. Our CFP rankings-show guide covers a separate television event; its schedule should not be substituted for this championship kickoff.
Frequently asked questions
When is the 2026 Mountain West Championship?
It is scheduled for December 4 at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT / 7 p.m. MT / 6 p.m. PT.
Which network carries it?
The Mountain West's official announcement lists FOX.
Is there one nationwide DIRECTV channel number?
No. Find the local FOX station in your service's guide.
Are the teams and stadium confirmed here?
No. Check the conference's final matchup and host announcement.
Is FOX the same as FS1?
No. Search for the FOX telecast specifically.
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Reviewed November 3, 2026. Schedules and access terms can change. Confirm the current program listing before viewing.