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How to watch Wisconsin vs. Iowa online for free

Arjun Nair6 min read

Linebacker Tyreese Fearbry #7 of the Wisconsin Badgers celebrates after a sack

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The Wisconsin Badgers are looking to make it two wins in two games after turning over USC last week and entering the rankings at 25 — their first time on the AP rankings so far this season. They now face the Iowa Hawkeyes.

At 5-2, they’re on equal pegging with the Hawkeyes’ win-loss record, but the Badgers have fared better in conference play. A win for Iowa could see them start to climb the ranks of the Big 10 and keep any playoff hopes alive. Whatever happens, this should be a tough Week 9 game from two similarly matched teams.

If you want to watch Wisconsin vs. Iowa for free from anywhere in the world, here’s all the information you need.

When is Wisconsin vs. Iowa?

Wisconsin vs. Iowa takes place at 12 p.m. ET on Oct. 31. This game takes place at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Wisconsin vs. Iowa is broadcast on FOX.

How to watch college football in 2026

Fans can live stream college football on a wide range of recommended services, some of which include free trials so you can follow the action without actually spending anything.

ESPN Unlimited (no free trial)

$31.99/month for 1 year

Channels: ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes, SEC Related network term, ACC Related network term, ESPN on ABC, ESPN+, ESPN3, SECN+, and ACCNX

ESPN Unlimited provides access to everything that ESPN has to offer. For college football, you get live access to games on ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPN+, SEC Related network term, SECN+, ACC Related network term, and ABC. The Unlimited plan will set you back $31.99 per month, but for an extra $4 per month you can secure a plan that also includes Disney+ and Hulu.

Fox One (free trial)

7-day free trial, then $199.99/year

Channels: Fox, FS1, FS2, Big Ten Network variation

Fox One provides access to live broadcasts on Fox, Fox Sports, FS1, FS2, and Big Ten Related network term. It costs $19.99 per month, but you can save $38.89 by opting for the annual plan at $199.99. You can also start with a three-day free trial, so you’ve got the chance to watch select games without spending anything.

FuboTV (free trial)

7-day free trial, then $54.99/month for 1 month

Channels: ABC, ACC Network alternative, Big Ten Related network term, CBS, CBS Sports Network variation, ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPNews, Fox, FS1, FS2, Marquee Sports Network variation, Monumental Sports, NBC, NBCSN, Pac-12 Related network term, SEC Network variation, and The CW

FuboTV offers more than 250 live TV channels and lets you watch on 10 screens at once, if that’s your thing. You can try FuboTV with a five-day free trial period. 

Fubo takes sports seriously, and that’s something we appreciate. With the Pro subscription, you get access to most college football broadcasts. But hardcore fans may want to consider upgrading to the Elite plan, which unlocks access to ESPNU, SEC Related network term, Pac-12 Network variation, and ACC Related network term. Either way, we suggest you test the waters with a trial before you make any commitment.

Hulu + Live TV (free trial)

3-day free trial, then $99.99/month

Channels: ABC, ACC Related network term, Big Ten Related network term, CBS, ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPNews, ESPN U, Fox, FS1, FS2, NBC, and The CW

Hulu + Live TV is not exactly cheap, but it does offer good bang for your buck. You need to cough up $99.99 per month (after a three-day trial), but you get access to over 95 live TV channels, plus Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+ (all with ads). Plus, the first month will only cost $49.99.

The included ESPN+ access provides bonus coverage variation of even more college football games, on top of live TV networks like ABC, FOX, ESPN, The CW, ACC Network variation, and more. Now that’s value.

Sling (no free trial)

Channels: ABC, ACC Network variation, Big Ten Network alternative, ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPN 3, ESPNews, ESPN U, Fox, FS1, FS2, NBC, Pac-12 Network alternative, SEC Related network term

Sling is a comprehensive sports streaming service alternative that offers a wide range of benefits, but you do need to be careful when selecting a plan. The Orange and Blue package gives you access to FOX, NBC, ABC, ESPN, plus ACC Network alternative, SEC Network variation, Big Ten Related network term, and more. We recommend checking your local related market term to ensure you get access to the channels you actually need.

YouTube TV (free trial)

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7-day free trial, then $49.99/month for your first 3 months

Channels: ABC, ACC Related network term, Big Ten Network alternative, CBS, CBS Sports Related network term, ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPNews, Fox, FS1, FS2, NBC, NBCSN, SEC Related network term, and The CW

YouTube TV provides access to over 100 live channels. Newsflash: that’s a lot. This huge list includes most of the channels you actually need to watch live college football, including NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, and ESPN, plus networks like FS1 and SEC Related network term. YouTube TV also offers that all-important free trial so you can watch select games without spending anything.

How to watch Wisconsin vs. Iowa from anywhere in the world

If you’re abroad for this fixture, you might need to use a VPN to unblock your favorite streaming service variation. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the U.S., meaning you can unblock live streams of college football from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Wisconsin vs. Iowa from anywhere in the world by following these simple steps:

  1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in the U.S.

  4. Sign in to your favorite streaming service alternative

  5. Watch Wisconsin vs. Iowa from anywhere in the world

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries, including the U.S.

  • Easy-to-use app available on all major devices, including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

  • Fast connection speeds free from throttling

  • Up to 10 simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and usually offers a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99.

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$12.95 at ExpressVPN (with money-back guarantee)

Source: https://mashable.com/entertainment/wisoconsin-iowa-college-football-2026-live-stream-for-free

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