The California Golden Bears (3-3, 2-1 ACC) face their first nationally ranked opponent this season, when they face off against the No. 21 Wake Forest Demon Deacons (5-1, 3-1 ACC) this weekend.
Cal hosts Wake Forest for the first time in a series that dates back only to 2024, the first meeting between the two teams.
Here is how you can watch Cal v. Wake Forest college football Saturday evening.
How to watch Cal v. Wake Forest college football
When: Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026
Kick-Off Time: 7:30 p.m. Pacific
Where: Databricks Field at California Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif.
TV: ESPN2
Radio: KSFO 810 AM; Channel 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. Wake Forest college football online
The Cal v. Wake Forest college football game will air on ESPN2.
ESPN2 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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