College football delivers fierce rivalries, exciting conference battles, and iconic postseason traditions. During the 2026 college football season, you can watch CBS college football broadcasts live on Paramount+ with a subscription to the Paramount+ Premium plan — no traditional cable subscription required.
The 2026 CBS college football schedule boasts 22 games, including Big Ten games on Saturday afternoons, the Pac-12 Championship Game (Friday, Dec. 6), and the 127th Army-Navy game (Saturday, Dec. 12). We’ve got your guide to it all right here. With some games and kickoff times announced as the season progresses, this playbook will be updated, so don’t forget to check back for more information.
How to watch CBS college football games live
To watch live college football games on CBS, tune in your local CBS station on your TV by using a digital antenna, cable or satellite service, live-TV streaming service, and/or stream the CBS feed on your set or device via Paramount+ with a subscription to the Paramount+ Premium plan. The Paramount+ Premium plan allows you to stream your live local CBS TV station, and gives you access to everything from CBS primetime favorites, like Tracker and Marshals, to, yes, CBS college football games.
If you’re specifically searching for how to watch live college football games on Paramount+, then we’re already given you part of the answer, but here’s the full game plan to follow on game day:
- Get started with a Paramount+ subscription (to the Paramount+ Premium plan), and/or log into your Paramount+ account.
- Once you’re signed in, head to the Live TV hub.
- Look for your local CBS station feed.
- Click in, and start watching the live game.
Full 2026 CBS college football schedule
Below, find the full 2026 CBS college football schedule. The 22-game schedule is current as of publication; some Big Ten matchups will be announced six to 12 days prior to their dates.
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | Watch |
| Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026 | Boise State at Oregon | 3:30 PM | CBS/Paramount+(Paramount+Premium plan) |
| Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026 | Mississippi State at Minnesota | 3:30 PM | CBS/Paramount+(Paramount+Premium plan) |
| Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026 | Texas Tech at Oregon State | 7:30 PM | CBS/Paramount+(Paramount+Premium plan) |
| Saturday, Sept.19, 2026 | USC at Rutgers | 3:30 PM | CBS/Paramount+(Paramount+Premium plan) |
| Saturday, Sept.19, 2026 | BYU at Colorado State | 7:30 PM | CBS/Paramount+(Paramount+Premium plan) |
| Saturday, Sept.26, 2026 | TBA Big Ten on CBS Game | 3:30 PM | CBS/Paramount+(Paramount+Premium plan) |
| Saturday, Sept.19, 2026 | Arizona at Washington State | 7:30 PM | CBS/Paramount+(Paramount+Premium plan) |
| Saturday, Oct.3, 2026 | Navy at Air Force | 12 PM | CBS/Paramount+(Paramount+Premium plan) |
| Saturday, Oct.3, 2026 | TBA Big Ten on CBS Game | 3:30 PM | CBS/Paramount+(Paramount+Premium plan) |
| Saturday, Oct.10, 2026 | TBA Big Ten on CBS Game | 3:30 PM | CBS/Paramount+(Paramount+Premium plan) |
| Saturday, Oct.17, 2026 | TBA Big Ten on CBS Game | 3:30 PM | CBS/Paramount+(Paramount+Premium plan) |
| Saturday, Oct.24, 2026 | TBA Big Ten on CBS Game | 3:30 PM | CBS/Paramount+(Paramount+Premium plan) |
| Saturday, Oct.31, 2026 | TBA Big Ten on CBS Game | 3:30 PM | CBS/Paramount+(Paramount+Premium plan) |
| Saturday, Nov.7, 2026 | TBA Big Ten on CBS Game | 3:30 PM | CBS/Paramount+(Paramount+Premium plan) |
| Saturday, Nov.7, 2026 | Air Force at Army | 7:30 PM | CBS/Paramount+(Paramount+Premium plan) |
| Saturday, Nov.14, 2026 | TBA Big Ten on CBS Game | 3:30 PM | CBS/Paramount+(Paramount+Premium plan) |
| Saturday, Nov.21, 2026 | TBA Big Ten on CBS Game | 3:30 PM | CBS/Paramount+(Paramount+Premium plan) |
| Friday, Nov.20, 2026 | Nebraska at Iowa | 12 PM | CBS/Paramount+(Paramount+Premium plan) |
| Saturday, Nov.28, 2026 | TBA Big Ten on CBS Game | 3:30 PM | CBS/Paramount+(Paramount+Premium plan) |
| Friday, Dec.4, 2026 | Pac-12 Championship Game | 8 PM | CBS/Paramount+(Paramount+Premium plan) |
| Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026 | Army vs. Navy | 3 PM | CBS/Paramount+(Paramount+Premium plan) |
| Thursday, Dec. 31, 2026 | Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl | 2 PM | CBS/Paramount+(Paramount+Premium plan) |
Big Ten football on CBS
CBS remains a national broadcast destination for Big Ten football, with games airing in the network’s traditional 3:30 PM ET Saturday time slot. Throughout the season, fans can watch Big Ten teams live on CBS, and stream them live on Paramount+ (Paramount+ Premium plan).
Big Ten games on the 2026 CBS college football schedule include Oregon hosting Boise State (Saturday, Sept. 5), and USC on the road against conference rival Rutgers (Saturday, Sept. 19).
LEARN MORE: How To Watch 2026 Big Ten Football On CBS And Paramount+
Army-Navy game returns to CBS
Army-Navy game key facts
- Date: Saturday, Dec. 12
- Time: 3 PM, ET
- Location: TBD (East Rutherford, New Jersey)
- Channel: CBS
- Streaming: Paramount+ (Paramount+ Premium plan)
The Army-Navy game remains one of the most iconic traditions in American sports. CBS brings the 2026 rivalry showdown to fans on Saturday, Dec. 12.
The Army-Navy game is one of the games in the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy series, an annual tradition amongst Army, Navy, and Air Force that dates back to 1972. In addition to the Army-Navy battle, CBS will also present the Navy-Air Force game (Saturday, Oct. 3) and the Air Force-Army game (Saturday, Nov. 7). With wins over Air Force and Army last year, Navy is the reigning Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy winner.
You can watch the Army-Navy game, along with the Navy-Air Force and Air Force-Army games, live on CBS and Paramount+ (Paramount+ Premium plan).
Conference championship game and bowl game
The 2026 CBS college football schedule includes postseason action: the Pac-12 Championship Game (Friday, Dec. 4), and Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl (Thursday, Dec. 31). Here’s the breakdown:
Pac-12 Championship Game key facts
- Teams: TBD
- Date: Friday, Dec. 4
- Time: 8 PM, ET
- Location: TBD
- Channel: CBS
- Streaming: Paramount+ (Paramount+ Premium plan)
Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl key facts
- Teams: ACC Team TBD vs. Pac-12/Pac-12 Legacy team TBD
- Date: Thursday, Dec. 31
- Time: 2 PM, ET
- Location: Sun Bowl Stadium (El Paso, Texas)
- Channel: CBS
- Streaming: Paramount+ (Paramount+ Premium plan
Key games to watch
Ready to plan your college football lineup? Here are some key games from the CBS college football schedule to circle on your calendar.
Week 1: Boise State at Oregon
CBS/Paramount+ (Paramount+ Premium plan) kicks off its 2026 college football slate with Oregon hosting Pac-12 newcomer Boise State on Saturday, Sept. 5, at 3:30 PM ET. Last season, the Ducks finished third in the Big Ten, and advanced to the College Football Playoff semifinals, where they fell to conference rival, and the eventual nationship champs, the Indiana Hoosiers.
The following week, Mississippi State travels to Minnesota for an early-season SEC-Big Ten clash. The game airs Saturday, Sept. 12, at 3:30 PM ET, and airs on CBS/Paramount+ (Paramount+ Premium plan).
Week 14: Army vs. Navy
One of college football’s most cherished traditions, the Army-Navy game returns to CBS/Paramount+ (Paramount+ Premium plan) on Saturday, Dec. 12, at 3 PM ET, from MetLife Stadium, the New Jersey home of the NFL’s Jets and Giants.
Played annually since 1890, the rivalry stands apart from every other game on the schedule, bringing together two service academies in a nationally celebrated matchup steeped in history, pageantry, and military tradition.
Pac-12 Championship Game
Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl
Fans can mark their calendars for the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl, to feature an ACC team taking on a Pac-12 team. The annual bowl game kicks off Thursday, Dec. 31, at 2 PM ET from Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso, Texas. Watch the game live on CBS/Paramount+ (Paramount+ Premium plan).
FAQ
What Paramount+ plan do I need to watch college football?
If you want to stream CBS college football broadcasts live on Paramount+, you need a subscription to the Paramount+ Premium plan. This plan gives you access to all college football games broadcast on CBS, all season long — no cable subscription required.
With the Paramount+ Premium plan, you’ll also gain access to everything Paramount+ has to offer, including NFL games, plus all SHOWTIME® series and movies, including Dexter®: Resurrection, and the latest season of Yellowjackets. Your subscription also allows you to watch and stream your local CBS station 24/7, letting you watch your CBS primetime favorites as they air on CBS. Visit the Paramount+ Help Center for details on plans and pricing.
Can I watch CBS games without cable?
Yes, you can watch CBS college football games without cable. Paramount+ subscribers to the Paramount+ Premium plan can stream CBS games live – no cable subscription needed or required.
Stream every big moment this season
From Week 1 to the postseason, CBS will bring fans college football coverage across the 2026 season. Watch games live on CBS/Paramount+ (Paramount+ Premium plan), and bookmark this page for the latest schedule updates as additional broadcasts, kickoff times, and matchups are announced.
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