Bulldogs set for national spotlight with 2026 broadcast slate

FRESNO, Calif. - The Pac-12 announced the next phase of the 2026 football schedule on Wednesday as the television slate for the fall has been determined, in collaboration with the conference's media partners – CBS Sports, USA Sports and The CW.

For the fourth season in a row, Fresno State's home schedule boasts six home Saturday games. All 11 set matchups for the Bulldogs are slated for a national broadcast.

The Bulldogs learned almost every kickoff time and TV designations for games in the fall. Fresno State will learn its kickoff times for the Oct. 31 game vs Oregon State and the Nov. 28 flex game at a later date.

Just one game in 2026 is scheduled for a non-Saturday game day as the Bulldogs' trip to USC has been moved to Friday, Sept. 4 with a 6 p.m. PT kickoff on FOX. Tickets for that game are on sale now.

The Mountain West also announced its TV and kickoff time information for games on the Fox Sports family of networks on Wednesday which unveiled an 8 p.m. PT kickoff for the 'Dogs in the Week 3 matchup at San Jose State. The game will be broadcast on FS1.

Fresno State's full 2026 football schedule can be found here.

Bulldogs on The CW
The following Fresno State football games will be broadcast on The CW:

Saturday, September 26 vs Rice — 7 p.m. PT on The CW
Saturday, October 10 vs Boise State – 7:30 p.m. PT on The CW
Saturday, November 14 at Texas State – 1 p.m. PT on The CW
Saturday, November 21 vs Colorado State – 4:30 p.m. PT on The CW

All CW Sports will broadcast live on The CW Network as well as stream live on the ESPN App for fans with an ESPN Unlimited subscription plan, including live coverage of college football and men's and women's basketball from the ACC, Pac-12 and Mountain West conferences, the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, WWE NXT, PBA Bowling, PBR Bull Riding, AVP volleyball and the 2026 Arizona Bowl. Fans with an ESPN Unlimited plan subscription will have the opportunity to watch all CW Sports offerings live on any device with the ESPN App as a complement to The CW's free over-the-air broadcast model nationwide, while advertisers will extend reach to new audiences across all digital platforms. CW Sports on the ESPN App is expected to launch in Summer 2026.

Bulldogs on USA Sports
The following Fresno State football games will be broadcast on USA Sports:

Saturday, October 3 at Washington State – 6:30 p.m. PT on USA Sports
Saturday, October 31 vs Oregon State – 4 p.m. PT or 8 p.m. PT on USA Sports
Saturday, November 7 at Utah State – 6:30 p.m. PT on USA Sports

Bulldogs on CBS Sports Network
The following Fresno State football games will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network:

Saturday, September 12 vs Sacramento State – 7:30 p.m. PT on CBS Sports Network
Saturday, October 17 at San Diego State – 7:30 p.m. PT on CBS Sports Network

Season ticket information
Season tickets for the 2026 Fresno State football season are available now. The Bulldogs' home schedule begins with hosting Sacramento State on Sept. 12 at 7:30 p.m. PT.

Fresno State hosts Rice, and Boise State, Oregon State and Colorado State as conference foes in the first season of the new Pac-12.

Season tickets can be purchased here.

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