TCU vs. North Carolina: How to watch the 2026 Aer Lingus College Football Classic this weekend, where to stream and more

The College Football Classic is part of the NCAAF Week 0 schedule which features dozens of games; here's what you need to know to watch the 2026-27 NCAA football season and take a look at the upcoming schedule for the first two weeks of the season.

Saturday's TCU vs. UNC College Football Classic will stream on ESPN Unlimited, and you can also watch ESPN on live TV platforms like YouTube TV, Fubo, and DirecTV.

The 2026 NCAAF season begins on August 27 with Week Zero, with most games scheduled that week streaming on ESPN+. Notable matchups in these early weeks include the Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin between North Carolina and TCU, airing on ESPN on Aug. 29, Colorado vs. Georgia Tech (Sept. 3, ESPN), Texas State vs Texas (Sept. 5, ESPN), and Wisconsin vs. Notre Dame (Sept. 6, NBC).