Updated Saturday, September 5, 2026. This page updates every game week.
Michigan plays tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET against Western Michigan in Ann Arbor, on NBC and Peacock. The No. 16 Wolverines open at home in the primetime broadcast window before a much bigger test next week.
MICHIGAN FOOTBALL · SATURDAY, SEPT. 5
Western Michigan at No. 16 Michigan
Michigan Stadium · Ann Arbor
| Kickoff | 7:30 p.m. ET |
| TV | NBC |
| Streaming | Peacock (simulcast), or any live TV service that carries your local NBC station; free over the air with an antenna |
| Next game | Saturday, September 12 vs. No. 10 Oklahoma in Ann Arbor, with Big Noon Kickoff on site |
Kickoff by time zone
| Eastern | Central | Mountain | Arizona | Pacific |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. | 5:30 p.m. | 4:30 p.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
More on Tonight’s Game
Projected starters are on the Michigan depth chart. NBC’s full weekend, including both Sunday night games, is on our NBC schedule, and live scoring is on Big Ten football scores. Next week Oklahoma comes to Ann Arbor for the Big Noon window on Fox.
The Bottom Line
Michigan kicks off at 7:30 p.m. ET tonight on NBC and Peacock against Western Michigan. Oklahoma is next Saturday.