Ball State Cardinals Football TV Schedule, Channels, Times
How to watch live stream Ball State Cardinals football game today, tonight, or tomorrow? What channel & time?
The Ball State Cardinals compete in the Mid-American Conference (MAC), with league games and select matchups broadcast across networks like ESPN+, Big Ten Network, and regional platforms. Home games at Scheumann Stadium in Muncie draw passionate local crowds, while high-profile non-conference tests feature early in the season. Fans can stream games via digital platforms such as Fubo, ESPN+, and the respective network apps depending on the weekly broadcast coverage.
| Ball State Cardinals TV Schedule 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Game | Time ET | TV |
| Week 1 (Sat, Sept. 5) | @ Ohio State | 12:30 PM | Big Ten Network |
| Week 2 (Sat, Sept. 12) | vs Stony Brook (Home Opener) | 2:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Week 3 (Sat, Sept. 19) | @ Liberty | 4:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Week 4 (Sat, Sept. 26) | @ Kent State * | TBD | TBD |
| Week 5 (Sat, Oct. 3) | vs Toledo * | TBD | TBD |
| Week 6 (Sat, Oct. 10) | @ Northwestern | TBD | TBD |
| Week 7 (Sat, Oct. 17) | @ Bowling Green * | TBD | TBD |
| Week 8 (Sat, Oct. 24) | vs Sacramento State * | TBD | TBD |
| Week 9 (Wed, Nov. 4) | @ Massachusetts * | TBD | TBD |
| Week 10 (Wed, Nov. 11) | vs Buffalo * | TBD | TBD |
| Week 11 (Tue, Nov. 17) | @ Ohio * | TBD | TBD |
| Week 12 (Sat, Nov. 28) | vs Central Michigan * (Regular Season Finale) | 12:00 PM | ESPN+ |
* MAC Conference game. Home games are played at Scheumann Stadium in Muncie, Indiana.
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Which Ball State Cardinals games are worth watching in 2026?
The 2026 season opens with a massive spotlight on September 5 as the Cardinals travel to Columbus to take on powerhouse Ohio State at Ohio Stadium, broadcasted nationally on the Big Ten Network. Non-conference action also features an intriguing road trip to face Liberty on September 19, alongside tests against Big Ten opponent Northwestern on October 10.
Within the Mid-American Conference, Scheumann Stadium will host crucial mid-season battles against conference rivals like Toledo and Buffalo. The regular season concludes on November 28 with a key home showdown in Muncie against Central Michigan, setting the stage for potential MAC championship contention.
