The Mountain West Conference unveiled its ambitious 2026 football broadcast slate, promising a record 62 televised contests that will blanket the sport across a mix of traditional networks, cable outlets and digital platforms.
Forty‑one of those games will appear on national television, with CBS Sports Network leading the pack at 14 broadcasts, while FOX Sports secures 13 slots, two of which will air on the flagship FOX channel. The CW will also broadcast 13 contests, and the new streaming service MW+ will carry 21 games exclusively for its subscribers.
Kickoff and early‑season highlights
The season opens on August 29 with a marquee matchup as North Dakota State hosts Jacksonville State on CBS Sports Network, a game that also marks the Bison’s debut in the Football Bowl Subdivision. That same day UNLV will welcome Memphis to its stadium for a FOX broadcast, setting the tone for a competitive opening weekend.
A week later, on September 5, The CW will air the conference opener between UNLV and Hawai‘i, a game that will also stream live on the ESPN App for viewers with the ESPN Unlimited plan, expanding the reach of the league’s digital footprint.
Mid‑season marquee matchups
The conference’s first appearance on CBS comes October 3 when Navy travels to Colorado Springs to face Air Force, a rivalry that promises high stakes and national interest. Additional high‑profile pairings will be scattered throughout the schedule, with kickoff times and network designations to be finalized as the season progresses.
Championship weekend
The 2026 Mountain West Football Championship Game is set for December 4 and will be televised on FOX, capping the season with a prime‑time showcase of the league’s champion.
Beyond the televised lineup, the conference promises to announce further details on kickoff times and broadcast outlets for MW+‑selected games in the coming weeks. Fans eager for deeper engagement can explore the MW+ platform and sign up for exclusive updates at TheMW.com.