How to Watch Texas vs. Oklahoma on DIRECTV: Red River Rivalry Kickoff Time and ABC Channel
It's State Fair season in Dallas, which means the Red River Rivalry is back. No. 1 Texas and Oklahoma meet on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. ET (2:30 p.m. CT) on ABC at the Cotton Bowl, split down the middle between burnt orange and crimson. Oklahoma is the designated home team this year.
On DIRECTV, the game is on your local ABC station. Here's how to watch, stream and plan the rest of a huge college football Saturday.
Texas vs. Oklahoma: quick facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, October 10, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 3:30 p.m. ET / 2:30 p.m. CT / 12:30 p.m. PT |
| TV channel | ABC (your local ABC station) |
| Live stream | ESPN app (ESPN on ABC) |
| Stadium | Cotton Bowl Stadium, Fair Park, Dallas |
| Records | Texas 4-0 (No. 1); Oklahoma 2-2 |
| Meeting | 122nd; Texas leads 65-51-5 |
What channel is Texas vs. Oklahoma on DIRECTV?
The game is on ABC, which you watch on your local ABC affiliate. The channel number depends on your market, so search "ABC" in the DIRECTV guide or use our guide to what channel ABC is in your area.
- DIRECTV satellite: local channels come with core packages where DIRECTV offers locals for your address.
- DIRECTV streaming: plans with local channels include ABC where available.
Need help finding ABC? Call 1-855-690-9884.
How to stream Texas vs. Oklahoma
DIRECTV says eligible customers whose package includes ESPN can activate ESPN Unlimited at no extra cost. That includes ESPN on ABC, so you can stream ABC's college football games in the ESPN app. Activate it from your DIRECTV account, then sign in to the ESPN app with the same ESPN account.
You can also watch on the DIRECTV app on a phone, tablet or streaming device where local channels are available to stream.
Game preview: Texas vs. Oklahoma
- Texas on top: the Longhorns are 4-0 and No. 1 in the country.
- Oklahoma looking to reset: the Sooners are 2-2 and unranked. This is their first ABC game of the season.
- Extra prep: both teams are off on October 3, so each gets two weeks to get ready.
- Recent series: Texas has won two straight, 34-3 in 2024 and 23-6 over No. 6 Oklahoma in 2025, when the Longhorns intercepted John Mateer three times. Oklahoma still made the College Football Playoff last season; Texas didn't.
- Long view: Texas leads the all-time series 65-51-5, but Oklahoma is 17-9 against Texas since 2000.
- Classics: the rivalry has produced Oklahoma's 63-14 rout in 2000, a 53-45 four-overtime Sooners win in 2020 and a 55-48 Oklahoma comeback in 2021.
College football channels on DIRECTV for October 10
The Red River Rivalry is one of three marquee games that Saturday. Georgia visits Alabama at 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC, and USC plays at Penn State in the White Out at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. Our Week 6 college football TV schedule on DIRECTV lists every game.
| Network | DIRECTV channel | Satellite packages |
|---|---|---|
| ABC (local) | Varies by market | Core packages where locals are offered |
| ESPN | 206 | ENTERTAINMENT and up |
| ESPN2 | 209 | ENTERTAINMENT and up |
| FS1 | 219 | ENTERTAINMENT and up |
| SEC Network | 611 | CHOICE and up |
Other ways to watch
- Antenna: ABC is free over the air if you're in range of a local ABC station.
- Radio: check either school's official site for its radio network and local stations.
Compare DIRECTV packages at your address or call 1-855-690-9884 to get set before kickoff.
Frequently asked questions
What time is the Red River Rivalry?
Kickoff is 3:30 p.m. ET (2:30 p.m. CT) on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
What channel is Texas vs. Oklahoma on?
ABC. On DIRECTV, tune to your local ABC station. The number varies by market.
Where is the Texas-Oklahoma game played?
At the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, during the State Fair of Texas.
Can I stream Texas vs. Oklahoma?
Yes, in the ESPN app via ESPN on ABC. DIRECTV says eligible customers can activate ESPN Unlimited at no extra cost.
Who won last year's Red River Rivalry?
Texas beat Oklahoma 23-6 in 2025.
Questions about local channels? Call 1-855-690-9884.
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