College football is back, and the season kicks off Saturday when the North Carolina Tar Heels and TCU Horned Frogs meet in Dublin, Ireland.
The two programs opened last season against one another as well, with TCU spoiling Bill Belichick's North Carolina debut in a 48-14 rout. Both teams enter Saturday's rematch with new starting quarterbacks, as Wisconsin transfer Billy Edwards Jr. takes over for the Tar Heels and Harvard transfer Jaden Craig gets the nod for the Horned Frogs.
North Carolina vs. TCU will air nationally on ESPN with kickoff scheduled for noon ET from Aviva Stadium. U.S. viewers can also stream the game on Disney+, while ESPN Unlimited subscribers can watch through the ESPN app.
Here's a full breakdown of the best ways to watch and live stream the season opener. We broke down the game in full with our North Carolina vs. TCU predictions ahead of kickoff.
North Carolina vs TCU game info
| Location: | Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland |
| Date: | Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026 |
| Kickoff: | 12 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. local time |
| TV: | ESPN |
| Live stream: | ESPN app, Disney+ |
How to live stream North Carolina vs TCU
North Carolina vs. TCU can be streamed in the United States through the ESPN app. Fans with an ESPN Unlimited subscription — either directly or through an eligible TV provider — can access ESPN's live coverage of Saturday's game.
Disney+ subscribers in the U.S. have another option. North Carolina vs. TCU will also stream on Disney+ as part of subscribers' existing subscriptions, kicking off ESPN's expanded College Football Saturdays offering on the service.
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North Carolina vs TCU past results
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| September 1, 2025 | TCU 48, North Carolina 14 |
| October 4, 1997 | North Carolina 31, TCU 10 |
| September 3, 1994 | North Carolina 27, TCU 17 |
| October 12, 1940 | North Carolina 21, TCU 14 |
North Carolina leads the all-time series 3-1, although TCU enters Saturday's rematch riding a one-game win streak after trouncing the Tar Heels to open last season.
Other services to live stream North Carolina vs TCU
- YouTube TV
YouTube TV subscribers with ESPN access can watch North Carolina vs. TCU live and can also connect their account to ESPN for access through the ESPN app. - Fubo
Eligible Fubo packages include ESPN, providing another way to stream Saturday's game without a traditional cable subscription. - Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV carries ESPN, allowing subscribers to watch North Carolina vs. TCU as part of their live-TV package. - Sling TV
ESPN is included with Sling Orange, giving subscribers another streaming option for Saturday's matchup.
