How to Watch Pitt vs. Miami on DIRECTV: Kickoff Time, ABC or ESPN Channel and Streaming
Pitt visits No. 3 Miami on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at noon ET at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The ACC has placed the game in the noon window on ABC or ESPN, and the final network is set to lock on Sunday, October 18.
Miami is 5-0 (3-0 ACC) and hosts Florida State first on October 17. Pitt is 5-1 (2-1 ACC) after a 21-17 home loss to North Carolina and visits Boston College that same day. Here's how to watch Pitt-Miami on DIRECTV for either network, as of October 15, 2026.
Pitt vs. Miami: date, time and channel
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, October 24, 2026 |
| Kickoff | Noon ET / 11 a.m. CT / 9 a.m. PT |
| Stadium | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida |
| Conference | ACC |
| TV | ABC or ESPN (final network locks 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 | Miami 5-0 (3-0 ACC), No. 3; Pitt 5-1 (2-1 ACC), through October 15 |
What channel is Pitt vs. Miami on DIRECTV?
It comes down to which network takes the noon ACC slot. As of October 15, 2026, FBSchedules lists Pitt at Miami as ABC or ESPN, with six-day-option games finalized on Sunday, October 18. Plan for both so you're set 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 |
Once the network is set, press Guide and search "Pitt" or "Miami." 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 the ENTERTAINMENT package. ACC Network isn't part of this noon window, but it carries plenty of other ACC games; see what channel ACC Network is on DIRECTV. The MySports Genre Pack includes ESPN 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 Pitt vs. Miami
- ESPN app: ABC and ESPN ACC 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 walks through 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.
Set up ESPN Unlimited a day or two early so you aren't creating an account at kickoff.
How Pitt and Miami got here
Results so far, from ESPN team schedules as of October 15, 2026:
| Pitt | Miami |
|---|---|
| W 59-14 vs. Miami (Ohio) | W 45-6 at Stanford |
| W 12-7 vs. UCF | W 77-7 vs. Florida A&M |
| W 27-13 vs. Syracuse | W 33-20 at Wake Forest |
| W 59-0 vs. Bucknell | W 52-3 vs. Central Michigan |
| W 35-33 at Virginia Tech | W 41-13 at Clemson |
| L 17-21 vs. North Carolina | Sat., Oct. 17: vs. Florida State, 7 p.m. ET (ESPN) |
| Sat., Oct. 17: at Boston College, noon ET (ESPN2) |
Our Miami vs. Clemson guide covers the Hurricanes' last road trip, and our Miami Hurricanes football on DIRECTV guide covers the team's usual channels.
Pitt vs. Miami storylines
- Miami's unbeaten run: the Hurricanes have won every game by at least 13 points and sit atop the ACC at 3-0. A win over Florida State on October 17 would bring them in at 6-0.
- Pitt's bounce-back test: the Panthers were ranked No. 25 before the North Carolina loss. A road upset in Miami Gardens would put them right back in the ACC race.
- Last meeting: Miami won 38-7 at Pitt on November 29, 2025. Pitt's last win in the series was 42-16 in Miami Gardens on November 26, 2022.
- Both play October 17 first: records and rankings on this page may change after those games.
- What's next: Miami visits North Carolina on October 31 and Notre Dame on November 7 (7:30 p.m. ET, NBC). Pitt hosts Georgia Tech on October 31.
ACC games on DIRECTV, October 23-24
| Game | Kickoff (ET) | Network (as of Oct. 15) | DIRECTV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke at Virginia (Fri.) | 7 p.m. | ESPN | 206 |
| NC State at Stanford (Fri.) | 10:30 p.m. | ESPN | 206 |
| Pitt at Miami | Noon | ABC or ESPN | Local ABC or 206 |
| California at SMU | Noon | The CW | Local CW station |
| Boston College at Georgia Tech | 3:30 p.m. | ACC Network | 612 |
| Virginia Tech at Clemson | 7 or 7:30 p.m. | ESPN or ESPN2 | 206 or 209 |
| Syracuse at North Carolina | 7:30 p.m. | ACC Network | 612 |
The Week 7 college football TV schedule on DIRECTV covers this weekend's games, including Florida State at Miami. Local help: DIRECTV channels for Florida and Pennsylvania.
Want ABC, ESPN and ACC 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 Pitt vs. Miami on DIRECTV?
As of October 15, 2026, the game is listed as ABC or ESPN, with the final network set on 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 Pitt vs. Miami start?
Kickoff is noon ET (11 a.m. CT, 9 a.m. PT) on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.
When is the TV network announced?
FBSchedules says games held under the six-day option for the October 24 weekend are finalized on Sunday, October 18. Pitt at Miami is one of them, listed as ABC or ESPN.
Can I stream Pitt vs. Miami?
Yes. ABC and ESPN ACC 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 Pitt's and Miami's records?
Through October 15, 2026, Miami is 5-0 (3-0 ACC) and ranked No. 3. Pitt is 5-1 (2-1 ACC). Both play on October 17 before this game.
When did Pitt and Miami last play?
Miami beat Pitt 38-7 in Pittsburgh on November 29, 2025. Pitt last won the series 42-16 in Miami Gardens on November 26, 2022.
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Details reviewed October 15, 2026. The TV network for Pitt at Miami had not been finalized as of this update (listed ABC or ESPN, with six-day-option games finalized on Sunday, October 18). Kickoff times and networks are set by the ACC 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. Pitt, Miami, ACC, ABC, ESPN, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.