NWSL · Game guide
Portland Thorns at Bay FC
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
Sunday, October 18, 2026 · in 5 daysPortland Thornsaway
Bay FChome
Nationally
Verified Oct 5, 8:31 AM ET · NWSL.com "2026 NWSL schedule release: How to watch Bay FC" (Jan 15, 2026; table since updated)
Streaming without cable: ESPN games stream live on ESPN Unlimited (the ESPN app's full plan; ESPN Select does not include the TV channels) source ↗.
Thorns vs Bay FC: quick answers
What time is the Thorns vs Bay FC game?
- Portland Thorns at Bay FC starts on Sun, Oct 18 at 5:00 PM ET · 4:00 PM CT · 3:00 PM MT · 2:00 PM PT.
What channel is Thorns vs Bay FC on?
- The game is on ESPN nationally.
How can I stream Thorns vs Bay FC?
- ESPN Unlimited streams the national telecast.
Is Thorns vs Bay FC 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.