The Pittsburgh Panthers vs. West Virginia Mountaineers “Backyard Brawl” in 2025 is available on ESPN on traditional TV and via several major live TV streaming services.

Quick Scoop

  • TV channel: ESPN is carrying the 2025 Backyard Brawl between Pittsburgh and West Virginia.
  • Streaming options (U.S.):
    • Fubo (sports-focused live TV streaming, carries ESPN, often with a free trial).
* DirecTV Stream (package with ESPN, noted with free-trial promos in guides).
  • Regional note: At least one guide also mentions SportsNet Pittsburgh as a listed broadcast outlet, but ESPN and Fubo are the primary nationally accessible options.
  • Game info (2025):
    • Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
    • Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
    • Venue: Milan Puskar Stadium, Morgantown, WV.

Main ways to watch

  • Cable / Satellite / Live TV bundle
    • Tune to ESPN at 3:30 p.m. ET on September 13, 2025.
* If you are in the Pittsburgh region, check listings for ESPN first, and local sports networks like SportsNet Pittsburgh as a secondary option.
  • Streaming live without cable
    • Fubo : Carries ESPN and is specifically cited as the streaming home for this game; often offers a free trial so you can watch Pittsburgh vs. West Virginia without a long-term commitment.
* **DirecTV Stream** : Listed in matchup guides with a free trial and ESPN in its channel lineup, so you can stream the game live as well.
  • If you’re blocked by blackouts or traveling
    • Some viewing guides suggest using a VPN to connect through a region where ESPN and the streaming service have rights to show the game, which can help if your current location is geo-restricted.

Extra tip: Replays and highlights

  • If you miss the live broadcast, full-game highlights are posted on ESPN’s YouTube channel , such as the 2025 Week 3 Pittsburgh–West Virginia highlights package.

HTML table: 2025 Backyard Brawl viewing options

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      <th>Carries Game?</th>
      <th>Notes</th>
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      <td>ESPN</td>
      <td>TV channel</td>
      <td>Yes</td>
      <td>Primary national broadcast for Pittsburgh vs. West Virginia on Sept. 13, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. ET. [web:1][web:5]</td>
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      <td>Fubo</td>
      <td>Live TV streaming</td>
      <td>Yes</td>
      <td>Streams ESPN; multiple guides list it as the main online way to watch the Backyard Brawl, often with a free trial. [web:1][web:3][web:5][web:7]</td>
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      <td>DirecTV Stream</td>
      <td>Live TV streaming</td>
      <td>Yes</td>
      <td>Includes ESPN; mentioned with free-trial promotions for watching Pittsburgh vs. West Virginia online. [web:3]</td>
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      <td>SportsNet Pittsburgh</td>
      <td>Regional sports network</td>
      <td>Yes (regional)</td>
      <td>Listed as a broadcast outlet in at least one guide; availability may depend on your location. [web:7]</td>
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      <td>ESPN YouTube Highlights</td>
      <td>On-demand highlights</td>
      <td>Highlights only</td>
      <td>Full-game highlight packages posted after the game; not a live stream. [web:2]</td>
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