The California Golden Bears (2-1, 1-0 ACC) host the Clemson Tigers (2-1, 1-0 ACC) in the first regular-season matchup in either program’s history. The game is Cal’s first of its Atlantic Coast Conference slate in the 2026-2027 college football season.
Here is how you can watch Cal v. Clemson college football Friday night.
How to watch Cal v. Clemson college football
When: Friday, Sept. 25, 2026
Kick-Off Time: 7:30 p.m. Pacific
Where: Databricks Field at California Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif.
TV: ESPN
Radio: KSFO 810 AM; Channel 81 on SiriusXM Radio and the SiriusXM app and website; The Varsity Network app; or the official Cal Bears YouTube channel
How to watch Cal v. Clemson college football online
The Cal v. Clemson college football game will air on ESPN.
ESPN can be streamed online on the ESPN app, ESPN website, popular online TV streaming services and major paid cable or satellite TV providers’ online services.
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Thank you Rick. I don't need no stinking streaming cause I will be at the game. Go Bears!
Just hoping I won't wish I'd brought my blindfold to "watch" it!