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How to Watch: Northwestern Football vs. Western Illinois
9/4/2025 2:46:00 PM | Football
Northwestern football will open its 2025 home slate on Friday night vs. Western Illinois at 6:30 p.m. CT at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. Here's how fans who are unable to attend the game can watch:
Satellite or Streaming (AT&T U-Verse, DIRECTV, Dish, FuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, YouTubeTV)
Fans watching on satellite or streaming along with can watch the game on Big Ten Network overflow channel. Viewers can use the Big Ten Network's Game Finder to locate the Big Ten Network overflow channel.
Cable (Comcast Xfinity)
Fans in Illinois watching on cable will be able to watch Friday's game on Big Ten Network. Fans outside of Illinois watching on cable can watch the game on Big Ten Network overflow channel. Viewers can use the Big Ten Network's Game Finder to locate the Big Ten Network overflow channel.
Fox Sports App
All fans with a qualifying pay-TV provider are able to stream the game on foxsports.com and the Fox Sports app by logging in with their qualifying pay-TV provider's credentials.
Satellite or Streaming (AT&T U-Verse, DIRECTV, Dish, FuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, YouTubeTV)
Fans watching on satellite or streaming along with can watch the game on Big Ten Network overflow channel. Viewers can use the Big Ten Network's Game Finder to locate the Big Ten Network overflow channel.
Cable (Comcast Xfinity)
Fans in Illinois watching on cable will be able to watch Friday's game on Big Ten Network. Fans outside of Illinois watching on cable can watch the game on Big Ten Network overflow channel. Viewers can use the Big Ten Network's Game Finder to locate the Big Ten Network overflow channel.
Fox Sports App
All fans with a qualifying pay-TV provider are able to stream the game on foxsports.com and the Fox Sports app by logging in with their qualifying pay-TV provider's credentials.
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