The Northeast Conference (NEC) has unveiled its 2026 football broadcast schedule, confirming that all games will be shown on the newly launched Ryz Sports Network and the FAST channel SI TV.
Ryz Sports Network will air 13 contests throughout the season, reaching viewers on Samsung TV Plus, Amazon Prime Video, DIRECTV and a host of other streaming services, while SI TV will broadcast 12 games, offering a 24/7 lineup of live sports, original programming and archival footage.
The collaboration marks the NEC’s first foray into the FAST marketplace, a move designed to broaden the conference’s visibility and introduce its student‑athletes to a national audience that increasingly consumes sports through digital platforms.
A Strategic Leap into FAST Television
Ron Ratner, Senior Associate Commissioner of the NEC, said the partnership reflects the conference’s ambition to meet fans where they are, leveraging both traditional and emerging distribution channels to amplify the league’s brand.
The schedule kicks off with Bryant visiting Stonehill on August 29 at 6 p.m. Eastern on Ryz Sports Network, and continues with matchups such as Southern Connecticut State at Wagner on September 5 at noon, each game positioned to showcase competitive balance and regional rivalries.
Beyond the on‑field action, the deal includes out‑of‑home advertising through Atmosphere, extending Ryz’s reach into public venues nationwide and reinforcing the conference’s commitment to engaging fans in diverse settings.
Together, the broadcast agreements aim to cement the NEC’s presence in the modern sports media landscape, ensuring that its teams and athletes receive the exposure needed to attract new supporters and sponsors.