How to Watch SMU vs. Notre Dame on NBC and DIRECTV
By American TV editorial team |
SMU plays at Notre Dame on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. CT) on NBC and Peacock. It's Notre Dame's last home game of the regular season, and the game is at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana. On DIRECTV, you'll find it on your local NBC station.
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It's the first time the Mustangs and the Fighting Irish have met since 1989, according to NBC Sports. SMU comes in after beating No. 17 Arizona in last season's Holiday Bowl, and this is one of four Notre Dame games NBC put in prime time for 2026.
Game details
| Detail | SMU at Notre Dame |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 7:30 p.m. ET / 6:30 p.m. CT / 4:30 p.m. PT |
| TV | NBC (local channel on DIRECTV) |
| Streaming | Peacock |
| Stadium | Notre Dame Stadium, South Bend, Indiana |
How to watch on DIRECTV
The 2026 schedule lists this game on NBC and Peacock. Confirm that your local NBC station is included in your DIRECTV service. Not sure where NBC sits on your DIRECTV lineup? See how to watch NBC with DIRECTV. You can also catch the two home games before this one, Miami vs. Notre Dame on Nov. 7 and Boston College vs. Notre Dame on Nov. 14, both on NBC. For help getting local channels on DIRECTV, call American TV at 1-855-690-9884.
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