How to Watch Oklahoma vs. Mississippi State on DIRECTV: Kickoff Time, Channel and Streaming
Oklahoma visits Mississippi State on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. ET (2:30 p.m. CT, 12:30 p.m. PT) at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Mississippi. The SEC has locked the 3:30 p.m. ET kickoff, and the game will air on ESPN (DIRECTV channel 206) or SEC Network (DIRECTV channel 611). The final network is still TBD as of October 15, 2026 and is expected after the October 17 games.
Mississippi State is 4-1 (2-1 SEC) and ranked No. 16 in ESPN's current Top 25 listing. Oklahoma is 3-2 (1-1 SEC) after a 27-24 win over Texas on October 10. This is the first football meeting between the two programs and Oklahoma's first trip to Starkville. Here's how to watch Oklahoma-Mississippi State on DIRECTV, as of October 15, 2026.
Oklahoma vs. Mississippi State: date, time and channel
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, October 24, 2026 (Week 8) |
| Kickoff | 3:30 p.m. ET / 2:30 p.m. CT / 12:30 p.m. PT |
| Stadium | Davis Wade Stadium, Starkville, Mississippi |
| Conference | SEC |
| TV | ESPN or SEC Network (TBD as of October 15) |
| DIRECTV channel | ESPN 206 or SEC Network 611 |
| Streaming | ESPN app with ESPN Unlimited (eligible DIRECTV customers); the DIRECTV app |
| Records (thru Oct. 15) | Mississippi State 4-1 (2-1 SEC), No. 16; Oklahoma 3-2 (1-1 SEC) |
What channel is Oklahoma vs. Mississippi State on DIRECTV?
The SEC announced the 3:30 p.m. ET window on October 12 with the network listed as ESPN or SEC Network. That choice is usually made after the prior Saturday's games, so expect the final channel around October 17-18. Either way, the game is on one of two DIRECTV channels:
| Network | DIRECTV channel | Starting package |
|---|---|---|
| ESPN | 206 | ENTERTAINMENT (every Signature package); also MySports |
| SEC Network | 611 | CHOICE, ULTIMATE, PREMIER; also MySports |
A CHOICE package or higher covers both channels, so CHOICE customers are set no matter which network gets the game. ENTERTAINMENT includes ESPN but not SEC Network; the MySports Genre Pack includes both. Our guides to what channel ESPN is on DIRECTV and what channel SEC Network is on DIRECTV cover each network, and the DIRECTV package channel comparison lines up the tiers. Call 1-855-690-9884 and we'll confirm channels 206 and 611 at your address.
How to stream Oklahoma vs. Mississippi State
- ESPN app: ESPN and SEC Network games both stream in the ESPN app with a TV provider login. DIRECTV customers whose package includes ESPN can activate ESPN Unlimited at no extra cost. Our guide to ESPN Unlimited for DIRECTV customers walks through setup.
- DIRECTV app: watch ESPN 206 or SEC Network 611 live on a phone, tablet or streaming device with your DIRECTV login.
Since the network isn't final yet, set a series recording by searching "Oklahoma" or "Mississippi State" in the guide. That catches the game on whichever channel it lands on.
How Oklahoma and Mississippi State got here
Results so far, from ESPN team schedules as of October 15, 2026:
| Oklahoma (3-2, 1-1 SEC) | Mississippi State (4-1, 2-1 SEC) |
|---|---|
| W 51-0 vs. UTEP | W 62-13 vs. UL Monroe |
| L 10-17 at Michigan | W 38-13 at Minnesota |
| W 14-6 vs. New Mexico | W 41-34 at South Carolina |
| L 13-41 at Georgia | W 31-24 vs. Missouri |
| W 27-24 vs. Texas (Oct. 10) | L 23-56 vs. Alabama |
| Sat., Oct. 17: vs. Kentucky, 7:30 p.m. ET (SEC Network) | Sat., Oct. 17: at LSU, noon ET (ESPN) |
Both teams play once more before this game, so records here may change after October 17. Our Kentucky vs. Oklahoma and Mississippi State vs. LSU guides cover those Week 7 games.
Oklahoma vs. Mississippi State storylines
- A first-ever meeting: Oklahoma and Mississippi State have never played in football. The Sooners make their first visit to Starkville in their third SEC season.
- Mississippi State's strong start: the Bulldogs opened 4-0, including road wins at Minnesota and South Carolina and a 31-24 win over Missouri, before a 56-23 home loss to Alabama.
- Oklahoma's Red River win: the Sooners beat Texas 27-24 on October 10 after road losses at Michigan and Georgia. Oklahoma is 0-2 on the road so far.
- Week 7 tests first: Oklahoma hosts Kentucky on SEC Network, and Mississippi State plays at LSU in the noon ESPN window.
- What's next: Oklahoma hosts South Carolina on October 31, and Mississippi State visits Texas the same day.
SEC games on DIRECTV, Saturday, October 24
| Game | Kickoff (ET) | Network (as of Oct. 15) | DIRECTV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSU at Auburn | Noon | ABC or ESPN (TBD) | Local ABC or 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 (TBD) | 206 or 611 |
| Oklahoma at Mississippi State | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN or SEC Network (TBD) | 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 |
Our Texas A&M vs. Alabama and Ole Miss vs. Texas guides cover the two ABC games, and the Week 8 college football TV schedule on DIRECTV lists every conference window. Local channel help: DIRECTV channels for Mississippi and Oklahoma.
Want ESPN and SEC Network covered for the rest of SEC season? Check DIRECTV options at your address or call 1-855-690-9884.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is Oklahoma vs. Mississippi State on DIRECTV?
The game is on ESPN (DIRECTV channel 206) or SEC Network (DIRECTV channel 611). As of October 15, 2026, the SEC had not picked between the two; the choice is expected around October 17-18.
What time does Oklahoma vs. Mississippi State start?
Kickoff is 3:30 p.m. ET (2:30 p.m. CT, 12:30 p.m. PT) on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Mississippi.
Can I stream Oklahoma vs. Mississippi State?
Yes. ESPN and SEC Network games stream in the ESPN app with a TV provider login, and eligible DIRECTV customers can activate ESPN Unlimited at no extra cost. The DIRECTV app also streams ESPN 206 and SEC Network 611.
What package do I need to watch on DIRECTV?
CHOICE or higher includes both ESPN (206) and SEC Network (611), so it covers the game either way. ENTERTAINMENT has ESPN but not SEC Network. The MySports Genre Pack includes both. Call 1-855-690-9884 to confirm at your address.
What are Oklahoma's and Mississippi State's records?
Through October 15, 2026, Mississippi State is 4-1 (2-1 SEC) and ranked No. 16 by ESPN, and Oklahoma is 3-2 (1-1 SEC). Both teams play on October 17 before this game.
Have Oklahoma and Mississippi State played before?
No. The October 24, 2026 game is the first football meeting between Oklahoma and Mississippi State and Oklahoma's first trip to Starkville.
Need help confirming ESPN and SEC Network at your address before the October 24 kickoff? Call 1-855-690-9884.
Details reviewed October 15, 2026 from the SEC’s Week 8 football TV schedule (announced October 12), ESPN schedule and game feeds (event 401856730), ESPN team schedules for Oklahoma and Mississippi State, and live AmericanTV.com channel guides (ESPN channel 206, SEC Network channel 611). Kickoff is set at 3:30 p.m. ET; the network (ESPN or SEC Network) is TBD and is set by the SEC and its TV partners. Records and ranking reflect games through October 15, 2026. Channel lineups, package contents, offers and prices vary by address and may change. Oklahoma, Mississippi State, SEC, SEC Network, ESPN, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.