How to Watch Texas A&M vs. Alabama on DIRECTV: ABC Channel, Kickoff Time and Streaming
Texas A&M visits No. 6 Alabama on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. ET (2:30 p.m. CT) at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, and the game is on ABC. On DIRECTV, that means your local ABC station, so the channel number depends on where you live. The game also streams in the ESPN app. Alabama lists it as Homecoming, with a 2016 SEC Championship reunion weekend.
Alabama (5-1) held at No. 6 in the October 11 AP poll after a 20-17 home loss to then-No. 2 Georgia on October 10, and visits No. 14 Tennessee this Saturday before hosting the Aggies. Texas A&M (3-3, 1-3 SEC) has lost three of its last four — to Kentucky, LSU and Missouri — after an early-season climb into the Top 10. The SEC locked this matchup for ABC's afternoon window on October 12.
Texas A&M vs. Alabama: date, time and channel
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, October 24, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 3:30 p.m. ET / 2:30 p.m. CT |
| Stadium | Bryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Alabama Homecoming) |
| TV | ABC |
| DIRECTV channel | Your local ABC station (number varies by market) |
| Streaming | ESPN app (ESPN on ABC); the DIRECTV app (local ABC where available) |
| Rankings | Alabama No. 6 AP; Texas A&M unranked (Oct. 11 AP poll) |
| Records | Alabama 5-1; Texas A&M 3-3 (1-3 SEC) |
| Head coaches | Kalen DeBoer (Alabama); Mike Elko (Texas A&M) |
What channel is Texas A&M vs. Alabama on DIRECTV?
ABC doesn't have one national channel number on DIRECTV. You watch it on your local ABC affiliate, which DIRECTV includes with its core packages wherever local channels are offered. Press Guide and look for your ABC station's call letters, or search "Texas A&M" or "Alabama" in the guide. Our guide to what channel ABC is in your area lists stations by market, and if you dropped local channels at some point, here's how to add them back before Saturday.
Here's how the networks carrying SEC games this Saturday line up on DIRECTV, as of October 13, 2026:
| Network | DIRECTV channel | Starting package |
|---|---|---|
| ABC | Local ABC station (varies) | Core packages, where local channels are available |
| ESPN | 206 | ENTERTAINMENT |
| ESPN2 | 209 | ENTERTAINMENT |
| SEC Network | 611 | CHOICE |
| MySports Genre Pack | Local channels where available, plus ESPN, ESPN2, SEC Network and other sports networks | $64.99/mo regular price |
Because this game is on broadcast ABC, any DIRECTV setup with your local stations covers it. If you mostly watch sports, the MySports Genre Pack is the lower-cost option. As of October 13, 2026, DIRECTV lists its regular price at $64.99 a month plus tax, and it runs introductory offers for qualifying new customers, so check the current deal before you sign up. SEC Network, home to plenty of conference games, is on channel 611 starting with CHOICE. You can compare every tier in our DIRECTV package channel comparison, or call 1-855-690-9884 and we'll confirm your local ABC station at your address.
How to stream Texas A&M vs. Alabama
- ESPN app: ABC's SEC games stream live as ESPN on ABC in the ESPN app. DIRECTV says eligible customers whose package includes ESPN can activate ESPN Unlimited at no extra cost. Activate it from your DIRECTV account, then sign in to the ESPN app with the same ESPN account. Our guide to ESPN Unlimited for DIRECTV customers explains the deal.
- DIRECTV app: watch your local ABC station live on your phone, tablet or streaming device with your DIRECTV login, where local channels are available to stream.
Alabama and Aggie fans both get a 2:30 p.m. Central kickoff. Check your ESPN Unlimited login before Saturday so you aren't resetting a password at kickoff.
SEC games on DIRECTV, Saturday, October 24
Texas A&M-Alabama is one of two locked ABC games that day. Here's the conference lineup announced October 12, with the DIRECTV channel for each locked network. Games marked with an asterisk still have a flex network that the SEC will finalize after the October 17 games.
| SEC game (AP rank, Oct. 11) | Kickoff (ET) | Network | DIRECTV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. 22 LSU at Auburn | Noon | ABC or ESPN* | Local ABC or 206 |
| Texas A&M at No. 6 Alabama | 3:30 p.m. | ABC | Local ABC station |
| Oklahoma at No. 16 Mississippi State | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN or SEC Network* | 206 or 611 |
| No. 14 Tennessee at South Carolina | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN or SEC Network* | 206 or 611 |
| No. 9 Ole Miss at No. 7 Texas | 7:30 p.m. | ABC | Local ABC station |
| Vanderbilt at No. 15 Kentucky | 7:30 p.m. | SEC Network | 611 |
Our Georgia vs. Alabama guide covers Alabama's last home game on ABC, the Alabama vs. Tennessee guide covers this Saturday's road trip, and the Week 7 college football TV schedule lists this week's games from every conference.
Texas A&M vs. Alabama storylines
- Homecoming in Tuscaloosa: Alabama Athletics lists Texas A&M as Homecoming at Bryant-Denny, with a 2016 SEC Championship reunion weekend on the calendar.
- One-score recent history: Texas A&M says the previous three meetings were decided by one score, including a 41-38 Aggie win in 2021. The Aggies' last visit to Tuscaloosa was a 24-20 loss in 2022; their last win at Alabama was 29-24 in 2012. Alabama won 26-20 in College Station in 2023.
- Alabama after Georgia: the Tide fell 20-17 at home to Georgia on October 10 but stayed at No. 6 in the AP poll. Keelon Russell leads Alabama with 1,599 passing yards through Week 6.
- Aggies' slide: Mike Elko's team opened ranked and beat Missouri State and Arizona State, then lost to Kentucky and LSU, beat Arkansas, and lost at Missouri. The Citadel visits Kyle Field on October 17 before the Tuscaloosa trip.
- DeBoer's first look at A&M: Kalen DeBoer has not coached against the Aggies yet during his time in Tuscaloosa, according to Alabama coverage of the kickoff announcement.
- What's next before kickoff: Alabama plays at No. 14 Tennessee on October 17 at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC. Texas A&M hosts The Citadel at noon CT on SEC Network+.
Need help finding ABC before kickoff? Call American TV at 1-855-690-9884.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is Texas A&M vs. Alabama on DIRECTV?
It's on ABC, so tune to your local ABC station. ABC doesn't have one national DIRECTV channel number, so the number depends on your market, and DIRECTV includes local channels with its core packages wherever they're available.
What time does Texas A&M vs. Alabama start?
Kickoff is 3:30 p.m. ET (2:30 p.m. CT) on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Can I stream Texas A&M vs. Alabama?
Yes. ABC's SEC games stream in the ESPN app (ESPN on ABC). DIRECTV says eligible customers whose package includes ESPN can activate ESPN Unlimited at no extra cost. The DIRECTV app also carries your local ABC station where local channels are available to stream.
When did Texas A&M and Alabama last play?
Alabama won 26-20 in College Station in 2023. Texas A&M's last win in the series was 41-38 in 2021. The Aggies' last visit to Tuscaloosa was a 24-20 loss in 2022; their last win at Alabama was 29-24 in 2012.
Is Texas A&M ranked this week?
No. Alabama is No. 6 in the October 11 AP poll at 5-1. Texas A&M is unranked at 3-3 (1-3 SEC).
More Saturday games and local channel help: Missouri vs. Ole Miss, plus our DIRECTV channels for Alabama and Texas. Questions about your DIRECTV package? Call 1-855-690-9884.
Details reviewed October 13, 2026. Kickoff times and networks are set by the SEC and its TV partners and may change. Rankings are from the October 11 AP poll; records reflect games through October 11. Channel lineups, package contents, offers and prices are as of October 13, 2026, vary by address and may change. Texas A&M, Alabama, SEC, ABC, ESPN, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.