Men's College Basketball · Game guide
Houston Cougars vs Alabama Crimson Tide
What channel the game is on, when it starts in your time zone and every way to watch it — each fact with its source.
The game
Tuesday, December 8, 2026 · in 56 daysNationally
Verified Oct 13, 2:45 AM ET · CollegeBasketballData
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Houston vs Alabama: quick answers
What time is the Cougars vs Crimson Tide game?
- Houston Cougars vs Alabama Crimson Tide starts on Tue, Dec 8 at 6:30 PM ET · 5:30 PM CT · 4:30 PM MT · 3:30 PM PT.
What channel is Cougars vs Crimson Tide on?
- The game is on ESPN nationally.
How can I stream Cougars vs Crimson Tide?
- ESPN Unlimited streams the national telecast.
Is Cougars vs Crimson Tide on national TV?
- Yes.It is on ESPN across the country.
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What channel number is the game on?
By TV provider, for every channel carrying this game.
On cable? Cable channel numbers change from town to town, so we don’t list one we can’t tie to an area. Look yours up at the provider: Spectrum lineup · Xfinity lineup · Optimum lineup.
Read from each provider's own published lineup: DirecTV (July 29, 2026), DISH (July 2026), Verizon Fios (August 2025), AT&T U-verse (January 2026). A provider can renumber at any time; your on-screen guide is final.