How to Watch Syracuse vs. North Carolina on DIRECTV: ACC Network Channel, Kickoff Time and Streaming
Syracuse visits North Carolina on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. ET at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The ACC night game is on ACC Network, which is DIRECTV channel 612.
Syracuse is 2-3 (0-3 ACC) after a 28-25 loss at Virginia and hosts Louisville on Friday, October 17. North Carolina is 3-2 (1-1 ACC) after a 21-17 win at Pitt and visits Duke that same Saturday. Here's how to watch Syracuse-North Carolina on DIRECTV, as of October 15, 2026.
Syracuse vs. North Carolina: date, time and channel
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, October 24, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 7:30 p.m. ET / 6:30 p.m. CT / 4:30 p.m. PT |
| Stadium | Kenan Stadium (Kenan Memorial Stadium), Chapel Hill, North Carolina |
| Conference | ACC |
| TV | ACC Network |
| DIRECTV channel | 612 (same on satellite and streaming) |
| Streaming | ESPN app (ESPN Unlimited via DIRECTV when eligible); DIRECTV app |
| Records | Syracuse 2-3 (0-3 ACC); North Carolina 3-2 (1-1 ACC), through October 15 |
What channel is Syracuse vs. North Carolina on DIRECTV?
Tune to ACC Network on DIRECTV channel 612. Press Guide and search "Syracuse" or "North Carolina," or go straight to 612 before the 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff. Our guide to what channel ACC Network is on DIRECTV has the details.
| Network | DIRECTV channel | Starting package |
|---|---|---|
| ACC Network | 612 (same on satellite and streaming) | CHOICE and up on many lineups; confirm at your address |
If you already have ESPN, check whether ACC Network is in your tier — they're often packaged together for ACC Saturdays. ESPN itself is channel 206; see what channel ESPN is on DIRECTV. The MySports Genre Pack is built for sports-focused bills. Compare tiers in our DIRECTV package channel comparison, or call 1-855-690-9884 and we'll confirm ACC Network at your address.
How to stream Syracuse vs. North Carolina
- ESPN app: ACC Network games stream in the ESPN app. DIRECTV customers whose package includes the ESPN family of networks can often 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 ACC Network live on a phone, tablet or streaming device with your DIRECTV login, where the channel is available to stream.
Set up ESPN Unlimited a day or two early so you aren't creating an account at kickoff.
How Syracuse and North Carolina got here
Results so far, from ESPN team schedules as of October 15, 2026:
| Syracuse | North Carolina |
|---|---|
| W 66-3 vs. New Hampshire | W 15-10 at TCU |
| L 18-21 vs. California | W 35-3 vs. East Tennessee State |
| L 13-27 at Pitt | L 20-28 at Clemson |
| W 42-41 at UConn | L 26-37 vs. Notre Dame |
| L 25-28 at Virginia | W 21-17 at Pitt |
| Fri., Oct. 17: vs. Louisville, 7:30 p.m. ET (ACC Network) | Sat., Oct. 17: at Duke, 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2) |
Both teams play October 17 first, so records on this page may change before Saturday night in Chapel Hill. Local help: DIRECTV channels for North Carolina.
Syracuse vs. North Carolina storylines
- Night game in Chapel Hill: a 7:30 p.m. ET ACC Network window puts Kenan Stadium under the lights for a conference rematch.
- Syracuse looking for an ACC win: the Orange are 0-3 in conference play after narrow losses to California and Virginia. A win in Chapel Hill would be their first ACC victory of 2026.
- UNC after the Pitt road win: North Carolina snapped a two-game skid with a 21-17 win at Pitt and visits rival Duke on October 17 before hosting Syracuse.
- Last meeting: North Carolina won 27-10 at the JMA Wireless Dome on October 31, 2025. UNC also won 40-7 in Chapel Hill on October 7, 2023.
- Refresh note: if this page is uploaded after October 17, update both records after Syracuse-Louisville and UNC-Duke.
- What's next: North Carolina hosts Miami on October 31. Syracuse hosts SMU 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 |
Our Week 8 college football TV schedule on DIRECTV covers the full ACC slate for October 23-24.
Want ACC Network and ESPN lined up for the rest of the season? Check DIRECTV options at your address or call 1-855-690-9884.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is Syracuse vs. North Carolina on DIRECTV?
ACC Network is DIRECTV channel 612 for Syracuse at North Carolina on Saturday, October 24, 2026. The channel number is the same on satellite and streaming.
What time does Syracuse vs. North Carolina start?
Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. CT, 4:30 p.m. PT) on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Can I stream Syracuse vs. North Carolina?
Yes. ACC Network games stream in the ESPN app. DIRECTV customers whose package includes the ESPN family of networks can often activate ESPN Unlimited at no extra cost. The DIRECTV app also streams ACC Network where available.
What package do I need for ACC Network on DIRECTV?
ACC Network is commonly available starting with CHOICE on many DIRECTV lineups, but package contents vary by address. Call 1-855-690-9884 to confirm channel 612 at your address.
What are Syracuse's and North Carolina's records?
Through October 15, 2026, Syracuse is 2-3 (0-3 ACC) and North Carolina is 3-2 (1-1 ACC). Both play on October 17 before this game.
When did Syracuse and North Carolina last play?
North Carolina beat Syracuse 27-10 in Syracuse on October 31, 2025. UNC also won 40-7 in Chapel Hill on October 7, 2023.
Need help confirming ACC Network at your address before kickoff? Call 1-855-690-9884.
Details reviewed October 15, 2026 from ESPN schedule and summary feeds (event 401858275) and live AmericanTV.com channel guides (ACC Network channel 612). Kickoff times and networks are set by the ACC and its TV partners and may change. Records reflect games through October 15, 2026; both teams play October 17 before this game (Syracuse vs. Louisville; North Carolina at Duke). Channel lineups, package contents, offers and prices vary by address and may change. Syracuse, North Carolina, ACC, ACC Network, ESPN, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.