How to Watch Vanderbilt vs. Georgia on DIRECTV: Channel, Kickoff Time and Streaming
Vanderbilt visits No. 2 Georgia on Saturday, October 3, at 12:45 p.m. ET at Sanford Stadium in Athens. The SEC game airs on SEC Network, which is channel 611 on DIRECTV. It's also Homecoming in Athens, and the Bulldogs come in 4-0 against a Vanderbilt team that is 3-1.
Here's where to find the game on DIRECTV, which packages include SEC Network and how to stream or listen.
Quick answer
- Date and time: Saturday, October 3, 2026, 12:45 p.m. ET (11:45 a.m. CT).
- Network: SEC Network, with Matt Schumacker, Aaron Murray and Taylor Davis.
- DIRECTV channel: 611, included with CHOICE and higher packages.
- Streaming: the ESPN app, with your DIRECTV login or ESPN Unlimited.
- Radio: Georgia Bulldog Sports Network (95.5 FM WSB in Atlanta) and 102.5 The Game in Nashville.
Vanderbilt vs. Georgia: date, time and channel
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, October 3, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 12:45 p.m. ET / 11:45 a.m. CT |
| Stadium | Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium, Athens, Ga. |
| TV | SEC Network |
| DIRECTV channel | 611 |
| Broadcast crew | Matt Schumacker (play-by-play), Aaron Murray (analyst), Taylor Davis (sideline) |
| Streaming | ESPN app (TV provider sign-in or ESPN Unlimited) |
| Records | Georgia 4-0 (2-0 SEC), Vanderbilt 3-1 (0-1 SEC) |
| SEC Network replays | Sunday, Oct. 4, 4-7 a.m. ET; Monday, Oct. 5, 10 p.m.-1 a.m. ET |
What channel is Vanderbilt vs. Georgia on DIRECTV?
Turn to channel 611. That's SEC Network on DIRECTV, and it's part of the CHOICE, ULTIMATE and PREMIER packages. The base ENTERTAINMENT package doesn't include it, but DIRECTV lets ENTERTAINMENT customers pick up SEC Network by adding the Sports Pack for $14.99 a month, which also brings in dozens of other sports networks.
Not sure which package you have? Press Guide and jump to 611. If the channel shows as unavailable, you'll need to upgrade or add the Sports Pack before kickoff. Our guide to SEC Network on DIRECTV has more on the channel.
Watching Vanderbilt vs. Georgia with DIRECTV streaming
You don't need a dish. DIRECTV's streaming plans carry SEC Network too, and there's no annual contract.
| Option | SEC Network? | Advertised price |
|---|---|---|
| ENTERTAINMENT | No (add Sports Pack, $14.99/mo) | $89.99/mo |
| CHOICE | Yes | $94.99/mo |
| ULTIMATE | Yes | $124.99/mo |
| PREMIER | Yes | $169.99/mo |
| MySports Genre Pack | Yes | $64.99/mo ($44.99/mo for 6 months for qualifying new customers through Oct. 3) |
Prices are before taxes and fees, and introductory discounts may lower the first months. A regional sports fee may apply to CHOICE and higher depending on your ZIP code. The MySports Genre Pack is the budget pick for college football fans. It includes SEC Network, Big Ten Network, ACC Network, ESPN and ESPN2, plus local channels where available, and it comes with the ESPN Unlimited plan. Questions about what's available at your address? Call 1-855-690-9884.
How to stream Vanderbilt vs. Georgia
- ESPN app: SEC Network streams live in the ESPN app. Sign in with your DIRECTV username and password to watch the channels in your package.
- ESPN Unlimited: DIRECTV includes ESPN Unlimited at no extra cost for satellite customers whose base package includes ESPN (channel 206), for streaming customers on a Signature package (excluding ÓPTIMO MÁS), and with the MySports Genre Pack. It covers ESPN's networks, including SEC Network. You activate it from an email DIRECTV sends or from My TV package in your account.
- DIRECTV app: stream SEC Network on your phone, tablet or streaming device if it's part of your package.
Vanderbilt vs. Georgia on the radio
- Georgia: Georgia Bulldog Sports Network, with flagship 95.5 FM WSB in Atlanta. Jeff Dantzler, Jon Stinchcomb and D.J. Shockley call the game. It's also on SiriusXM (channels 173/228) and georgiadogs.com.
- Vanderbilt: 102.5 The Game in Nashville, with Andrew Allegretta, Norman Jordan and Kevin Ingram.
Vanderbilt vs. Georgia storylines
- Georgia is No. 2 in both the AP and Coaches polls for the fourth straight week. The Bulldogs lead the nation at 54.8 points per game and have scored at least 40 in all four games, most recently a 41-13 win over No. 24 Oklahoma.
- Vanderbilt is 3-1 after a 21-15 loss at Auburn, its SEC opener.
- It's Vanderbilt's first trip to Athens since 2022, when Georgia won 55-0. The teams last met in 2023, a 37-20 Georgia win in Nashville.
- Georgia leads the all-time series 61-20-2 and has won the last six meetings.
- Kirby Smart is in his 11th season at Georgia. Clark Lea is in his sixth at Vanderbilt.
- Next up for Georgia is a trip to Alabama on October 10. See our guide to watching Georgia vs. Alabama on DIRECTV.
Need SEC Network before kickoff? Call American TV at 1-855-690-9884 to check your package options.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is Vanderbilt vs. Georgia on DIRECTV?
SEC Network, channel 611. It's included with CHOICE and higher packages.
What time does Vanderbilt vs. Georgia start?
Kickoff is 12:45 p.m. ET (11:45 a.m. CT) on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
Can I stream Vanderbilt vs. Georgia?
Yes. It streams on SEC Network in the ESPN app and the DIRECTV app. DIRECTV's streaming plans from CHOICE up, and the MySports Genre Pack, include SEC Network.
Is SEC Network included with DIRECTV ENTERTAINMENT?
No. You'll need CHOICE or higher, or you can add the Sports Pack to ENTERTAINMENT for $14.99 a month.
Who is calling Vanderbilt vs. Georgia?
Matt Schumacker on play-by-play, Aaron Murray as analyst and Taylor Davis on the sideline.
More Saturday games: Ohio State vs. Iowa and Miami vs. Clemson. Questions about your DIRECTV package? Call 1-855-690-9884.
Details reviewed October 2, 2026. Kickoff times and networks are set by the SEC and its TV partners and may change. Records and rankings are as of the week of September 28. Channel lineups, package contents, offers and prices vary by address and may change. SEC, DIRECTV, ESPN and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.
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