The California Golden Bears open the 2026 college football season against the UCLA Bruins this weekend, renewing a series that began in 1933.
The Bruins hold a commanding edge in the series, with a 58-35-1 record against Cal In its last visit to California Memorial Stadium, then-No. 17 UCLA defeated California 35-28 in the 2022 regular-season finale. Cal won the teams’ last meeting in 2023, which was their last game as conference peers.
Here is how you can watch Cal v. UCLA college football this Saturday.
How to watch Cal v. UCLA college football
When: Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026
Kick-Off Time: 7:30 p.m. Pacific
Where: California Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif.
TV: ESPN
Radio: KGO 810 AM; Channel 177 or 234 on SiriusXM Radio or Channel 958 on the SiriusXM app and website; The Varsity Network app; or the official Cal Bears YouTube channel
How to watch Cal v. UCLA college football online
The Cal v. UCLA college football game will air on ESPN.
ESPN can be streamed online on the ESPN website, ESPN app or a live TV streaming service.
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