Conference USA unveiled its 2026 football broadcast calendar on May 27, laying out a slate that will showcase Missouri State in six nationally televised contests. The announcement marks a significant increase in exposure for the Bears, who will appear on a mix of ESPN’s family of networks, CBS Sports Network and dedicated ESPN platforms throughout the season.
A packed national TV slate
The season opener pits Missouri State against Texas A&M at Kyle Field on September 5, with the game airing on ESPN at 6:00 p.m. Central. Home games against Marshall, Kennesaw State and Sam Houston State are slated for CBS Sports Network and ESPN2, giving the Bears multiple prime‑time slots on network television.
October’s "Weekday CUSA" stretch adds two more home television opportunities, featuring a matchup with Kennesaw State on October 14 at 6:30 p.m. on CBS Sports Network and a showdown with Sam Houston State on October 27 at 7:00 p.m. on ESPN2. Both games join the earlier home broadcast against Marshall on September 19, creating a concentrated run of nationally televised contests in the fall.
Road games at Western Kentucky and Delaware will also receive national attention, airing on ESPNU and ESPN Platforms respectively. The Western Kentucky contest is set for October 8 at 6:00 p.m., while the Delaware game follows on October 20 at 6:00 p.m. Central on ESPNU. Additional contests will be carried on ESPN’s digital platforms, including ESPN+, with kickoff times subject to a 12‑day selection window.
The culmination of the season arrives on December 4, when the Conference USA Football Championship Game will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network at 6:00 p.m. Central. Fans can purchase single‑game tickets for all six Missouri State home games beginning in early June, while season tickets are already on sale at the Great Southern Bank Arena box office.
The university’s online ticketing portal, MissouriStateBears.com/tickets, is currently offline as it transitions to a new system, a move that underscores the growing demand for game attendance. Meanwhile, the 2026 CUSA Football Kickoff and Media Days will feature a live ESPN+ show hosted by Mike Corey on July 20 inside the Texas Live! Arena in Arlington, Texas.