A New Era for Bison Football
North Dakota State University is set to begin its first Football Bowl Subdivision campaign as a member of the Mountain West Conference, marking a historic transition for the program.
The schedule features ten nationally televised contests, ensuring the Bison will be seen by audiences across the country.
Broadcast rights are spread among several major networks, with five games slated for The CW, three on CBS Sports Network and a single showdown on Fox Sports 1.
Streaming options add another layer of accessibility, as games on The CW will also be available on the ESPN app for subscribers with the Unlimited plan.
A non‑conference road test at Sacramento State on September 19 will air on ESPN, giving fans an early glimpse of the team’s mettle.
In addition, two contests will be streamed exclusively through the newly launched MW+ platform, which debuts this summer; interested viewers can register for updates at watch.themw.com.
The full 2026 slate, complete with kickoff times and network assignments, will be released later this year, promising a season filled with high‑profile matchups.