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Here’s everything you need to know about the 2026 Mountain West Football Games, including the full schedule, start times, where to watch, and more.
How to Watch Mountain West Football Games Live Outside the US on The CW and ESPN
Follow these steps:
- Subscribe to NordVPN
- Install the VPN app on your device.
- Connect to a US-based server.
- Open The CW or ESPN website.
- You are all set to watch the 2026 Mountain West football!
Overview
Mountain West Football Games is an American college football broadcast package featuring regular-season games involving teams from the Mountain West Conference. The CW begins its new Mountain West coverage in 2026 as part of a multi-year agreement to televise 13 conference football games each season, with the broadcasts following teams including Air Force, Hawai‘i, Nevada, New Mexico, Northern Illinois, North Dakota State, UNLV, UTEP and Wyoming.
When Do Mountain West Football Games Premiere?
The CW’s Mountain West Football Games premiere on September 5, 2026, with UNLV at Hawai‘i airing live at 10:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. PT. Mountain West games will continue on selected Fridays and Saturdays throughout the 2026 college football season, with 13 games included in The CW’s package.
Where to Watch Mountain West Football Games in the US
You can watch Mountain West Football Games live on The CW in the United States, beginning with UNLV at Hawai‘i on September 5. The CW games are also available to stream live through the ESPN App with an ESPN Unlimited subscription.
Mountain West Football Games Schedule
- UNLV at Hawai‘i – Start date: September 5, 2026 – 10:00 p.m. ET
- Montana State at Nevada – Start date: September 12, 2026 – 10:30 p.m. ET
- Hawai‘i at Wyoming – Start date: September 26, 2026 – 3:00 p.m. ET
- Wyoming at North Dakota State – Start date: October 3, 2026 – 3:30 p.m. ET
- North Dakota State at UNLV – Start date: October 10, 2026 – 7:00 p.m. ET
- Northern Illinois at Wyoming – Start date: October 17, 2026 – 3:30 p.m. ET
- Air Force at Wyoming – Start date: October 23, 2026 – 9:00 p.m. ET
- North Dakota State at New Mexico – Start date: October 24, 2026 – 10:00 p.m. ET
- UNLV at New Mexico – Start date: November 14, 2026 – 7:30 p.m. ET
- North Dakota State at Hawai‘i – Start date: November 14, 2026 – 11:00 p.m. ET
- UTEP at Air Force – Start date: November 20, 2026 – 8:00 p.m. ET
- Northern Illinois at North Dakota State – Start date: November 21, 2026 – 4:00 p.m. ET
- Air Force at New Mexico – Start date: November 27, 2026 – 4:30 p.m. ET
On What Devices Can You Watch?
| Category | Devices |
|---|---|
| Smartphones | iPhone, Android phones |
| Tablets | iPad, Android tablets, Amazon Fire tablets |
| Computers | Windows PCs, Macs through supported web browsers |
| Smart TVs | Samsung Smart TVs, LG Smart TVs, Hisense Smart TVs, Vizio SmartCast TVs |
| Streaming Devices | Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Roku |
| TV Platforms | Android TV, Xfinity X1, Xfinity Flex, Cox Contour, Xumo |
| Web Browsers | Supported browsers through ESPN.com |
FAQs
How many Mountain West football games will The CW show in 2026?
The CW will broadcast 13 Mountain West football games during the 2026 regular season. The network’s Mountain West agreement runs through the 2030-31 season.
Who is the play-by-play commentator for Mountain West football on The CW?
Jack McMullen is the main play-by-play commentator for The CW’s Mountain West football coverage. He has also worked as a radio play-by-play broadcaster for the Miami Marlins and as a digital host with Just Baseball Media.
Who is the analyst for Mountain West football on The CW?
Cody Kessler is the main booth analyst for Mountain West football broadcasts on The CW. He is a former USC quarterback who played four seasons in the NFL.
Who is the sideline analyst for Mountain West football on The CW?
Marshall Newhouse is the main sideline analyst for The CW’s Mountain West coverage. He played offensive tackle for 11 seasons in the NFL and was part of the Green Bay Packers team that won Super Bowl XLV.
Which teams are in the Mountain West for the 2026 football season?
The 2026 Mountain West consists of Air Force, Hawai‘i, Nevada, New Mexico, Northern Illinois, North Dakota State, San José State, UNLV, UTEP and Wyoming. The conference begins its new 10-team football lineup in 2026 following the additions of Northern Illinois, North Dakota State and UTEP.
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