How to Watch Tonight’s Iowa vs. Iowa State Cy-Hawk Game Online for Free

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The Cy-Hawk trophy is up for grabs once again tonight when the No. 21 Iowa Hawkeyes and the Iowa State Cyclones face off at Kinnick Stadium. This will be the 73rd meeting between the college football rivals; Iowa leads the all-time series with 46 wins.

At a Glance: How to Watch Iowa vs. Iowa State Game

Date, time: Saturday, Sept. 12 at 7:30 p.m. ET
TV channel: NBC
Stream: DirecTV, Fubo, YouTube TV, Sling, Peacock

Stream for free on DirecTV

Iowa State has pulled ahead recently with wins against Iowa in 2024 and 2025, but this year they’re a 13-point underdog. The Cyclones have been rebuilding — including hiring head coach Jimmy Rogers — and the Hawkeyes seem to be in excellent form after a 40-0 victory against Northern Illinois. However, as always with the Cy-Hawk game, anything could happen.

Looking to stream the Iowa vs. Iowa State rivalry game? Read on for a quick guide on how to watch the game online without cable, including ways to get a free Iowa vs. Iowa State livestream.

Iowa vs. Iowa State Game Date, Start Time, TV Channel

This year’s Iowa vs. Iowa State game will take place on Saturday, Sept. 12 at 7:30 p.m. ET. NBC will handle the national broadcast.

Where to Stream Iowa vs. Iowa State Football Game Online

If you don’t have cable, the best way to watch the Iowa vs. Iowa State game online is to use a live TV streaming service that carries NBC, such as DirecTV, Fubo, YouTube TV, or Sling. All of these except Sling offer free trials that you can use to stream Iowa vs. Iowa State for free. Peacock will also offer a livestream of the Cy-Hawk game, but Peacock does not offer a free trial.

Here’s a breakdown of all these options, including their free trial offers and post-trial pricing.