How to Watch Washington vs. Purdue on DIRECTV: FOX Channel, Kickoff Time and Streaming
Washington visits Purdue on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT) at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana, and the game is on FOX. On DIRECTV, that means your local FOX station, which comes with core packages wherever local channels are offered. You can also stream it on FOX One with your DIRECTV sign-in.
It's a Big Ten Friday night game and the Huskies' first trip to West Lafayette since 1990. Both teams are 3-3, with Washington 0-3 in Big Ten play and Purdue 2-1. Here's how to watch on DIRECTV, as of October 14, 2026.
Washington vs. Purdue: date, time and channel
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Friday, October 16, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT |
| Stadium | Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, Indiana |
| Conference | Big Ten (Week 7) |
| TV | FOX |
| DIRECTV channel | Your local FOX station (number varies by market) |
| Streaming | FOX One with your DIRECTV sign-in; the DIRECTV app (local FOX where available) |
| TV crew | Dan Hellie (play-by-play), Robert Smith (analyst) |
| Records | Washington 3-3 (0-3 Big Ten); Purdue 3-3 (2-1 Big Ten) |
What channel is Washington vs. Purdue on DIRECTV?
FOX doesn't have one national channel number on DIRECTV. You watch it on your local FOX affiliate, which DIRECTV includes with its core packages wherever local channels are offered. Press Guide and look for your FOX station's call letters, or search "Purdue" or "Washington" in the guide. Our guide to what channel FOX 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 Friday.
Friday night has two other college games on DIRECTV, so you can flip around during breaks. Here's how they line up, as of October 14, 2026:
| Game (Fri., Oct. 16) | Kickoff (ET) | Network | DIRECTV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis at Tulane | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN | 206 |
| Washington at Purdue | 8 p.m. | FOX | Local FOX station |
| App State at Coastal Carolina | 8 p.m. | ESPN2 | 209 |
Because Washington-Purdue is on broadcast FOX, any DIRECTV setup with your local stations covers it. If you mostly watch sports, the MySports Genre Pack includes local channels where available plus the ESPN networks. Compare every tier in our DIRECTV package channel comparison, or call 1-855-690-9884 and we'll confirm your local FOX station at your address.
How to stream Washington vs. Purdue
- FOX One: DIRECTV says FOX One is included with qualifying plans. Download the FOX One app, choose to sign in with a TV provider and use your DIRECTV login. Our guide to FOX One with DIRECTV walks through it.
- DIRECTV app: watch your local FOX station live on your phone, tablet or streaming device with your DIRECTV login, where local channels are available in the app.
- DVR: a 5 p.m. kickoff on the West Coast lands during the commute, so Huskies fans can set a recording and start watching when they get home.
Game preview and series history
- Series: Washington leads 8-2-1 in a series that started in 1961, when Purdue won 13-6 in Seattle. The teams also met in the 2001 Rose Bowl, a 34-24 Washington win, and the 2002 Sun Bowl, which Purdue won by the same score.
- Last meeting: Washington won 49-13 in Seattle on November 15, 2025, the first Big Ten game between the schools. Friday is Purdue's first time hosting Washington as a conference opponent.
- Washington so far: quarterback Demond Williams Jr. has 1,076 career rushing yards, the third Huskies quarterback past 1,000. Punter Hunter Green leads the Big Ten at 47.6 yards per punt. It's Washington's second straight Friday game.
- Purdue so far: the Boilermakers won 24-17 at Illinois on October 3 to bring the Purdue Cannon back to West Lafayette. Our Purdue vs. Illinois guide covers that game.
- What's next: Washington has a bye, then plays at Nebraska on October 31.
Friday night kicks off a big college football weekend, with Ohio State at Indiana at noon Saturday on FOX. Our Ohio State vs. Indiana guide has that one, and the full slate is on the Week 7 college football TV schedule on DIRECTV.
Want FOX, ESPN and the Big Ten networks for the rest of the season? Check DIRECTV options at your address or call 1-855-690-9884.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is Washington vs. Purdue on DIRECTV?
It's on FOX, so on DIRECTV you watch it on your local FOX station. The channel number depends on your market, and local channels come with core DIRECTV packages wherever they're offered.
What time does Washington vs. Purdue start?
Kickoff is 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT) on Friday, October 16, 2026, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Can I stream Washington vs. Purdue with DIRECTV?
Yes. DIRECTV says FOX One is included with qualifying plans, so you can sign in to the FOX One app with your DIRECTV login. The DIRECTV app also streams your local FOX station where local channels are available in the app.
Who is calling Washington vs. Purdue on FOX?
Dan Hellie has play-by-play with analyst Robert Smith.
Who leads the Washington-Purdue series?
Washington leads 8-2-1. The Huskies won the most recent meeting, 49-13 in Seattle on November 15, 2025.
Questions about local channels or your DIRECTV package before Friday night? Call 1-855-690-9884.
Details reviewed October 14, 2026. Kickoff time, FOX assignment and broadcast team come from Washington Athletics, Purdue Athletics and FOX Sports. Records, statistics and series history reflect figures published through October 12, 2026. Channel lineups, package contents, offers and prices vary by address and may change. Washington, Purdue, Big Ten, FOX, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.