How to watch North Carolina football in 2025

North Carolina football schedule

Early road games at Minnesota and Duke could set the momentum for the rest of the season. Their November slate features matchups with Florida State and North Carolina State. Here’s a look at the Tar Heels’ regular season schedule (more game times and channels will be released at a later date):

Where to watch North Carolina football

Tar Heels fans want a streaming service with Fox, the ACC Network and ESPN. ESPN broadcasts many of the college football playoffs and bowl games. You can use ACC Network Extra or ESPN Plus for the North Carolina Central contest on Nov. 14. 

The ACC Network Extra is content you can stream on ESPN’s app, provided your streaming plan has the ACC Network. Meanwhile, ESPN Plus is a standalone service or you can bundle it into your Hulu subscription. 

Here’s a glance at the streaming platforms offering the channels you want: 

Watch North Carolina football with DIRECTV STREAM 

DIRECTV STREAM offers North Carolina fans a way to stream many games live. Every plan includes your local affiliate of the major broadcast networks (meaning you get Fox), ESPN, Fox Sports 1 and ESPN2. You’ll need the Choice package or higher to stream the ACC Network. 

The Choice package is an expensive option. However, you also receive the SEC Network, the NFL Network, the MLB Network and regional sports channels. Every DIRECTV STREAM plan also includes unlimited DVR and home device streams. 

Watch North Carolina football with Fubo

Fubo is a less expensive alternative to DIRECTV STREAM. With Fubo's Pro plan, you receive ESPN, Fox, the ACC Network, Fox Sports 1, Fox Sports 2 and any Bally Sports Networks in your area. Note that a fee may apply for any packages that include a regional sports network.

If you’re a North Carolina fan living in the Midwest, you will need the Pro plan with the Sports Lite add-on. This add-on includes the ACC Network, ESPNU and the SEC Network. All Fubo plans offer unlimited Cloud DVR recording space.

Watch North Carolina football with Hulu + Live TV

Hulu + Live TV is one of the more convenient options for North Carolina fans. The live TV service includes ESPN, Fox, Fox Sports 1, the ACC Network, the CBS Sports Network and the NFL Network. The unlimited DVR allows you to record ample football content.

Also, if you package your live TV service with the Disney Bundle, you gain on-demand content from Hulu, Disney Plus and ESPN Plus. An ESPN Plus membership also means you can stream exclusive college football games live on that platform and read premium football content from ESPN.

Watch North Carolina football with Sling TV 

North Carolina fans want the Sling Orange with the Sports Extra add-on. This Sling TV bundle offers ESPN, ESPN 2, the ACC Network, ESPNU and the SEC Network. All plans feature 50 hours of DVR. Or, for an extra $5 per month, you can upgrade to 200 hours.

The biggest challenge with Sling TV is the availability of local channels. If Sling TV doesn’t carry Fox in your area, buy a digital antenna for games airing on Fox. Sling TV might require a few extra steps, but the savings might be worth the extra effort.

Watch North Carolina football with YouTube TV

YouTube TV brings the sports bar experience into your living room. With the picture-in-picture feature, you can stream the Tar Heels while watching three other games concurrently.

The base plan has all the channels you need. You’ll receive ESPN, Fox, NBC, ABC, CBS, Fox Sports 1, ESPN2, the SEC Network, the ACC Network, NBA TV and the NFL Network. It makes YouTube TV among the most affordable options, and its value extends further with all the sports channels you receive.

FAQ

Where can I watch the North Carolina football game?

North Carolina has games on multiple channels, so you want a streaming service with ample sports channels. Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and YouTube TV are your best options based on channel lineups and price. 

What channel is the UNC game channel?

UNC games are on different networks. On any week, the game might be on Fox, the ACC Network, ESPN or other networks that air NCAA football. You can stream games on ACC Network Extra with the ESPN app. Download the free app and enter your login credentials–you must have the ACC Network in your streaming subscription. 

Has UNC ever been #1 in football?

North Carolina earned the national #1 ranking once in its program’s history. It was the week of October 11th, 1948. North Carolina started the season 3-0 and became the number-one team in the country for one week. In 2023, the Tar Heels were ranked as high as sixth, when they won their first six games.