How to Watch Montana and Montana State Football This Saturday

To watch Montana and Montana State football on Saturday, Oct. 31, tune into Scripps Sports or Montana Television Network (MTN) stations. Both the Montana State vs. Cal Poly game (1 p.m.) and the Montana vs. Eastern Washington game (2 p.m.) will air on The Spot – MTN and local CBS affiliates, with streaming available via ESPN+.

It is a Halloween double feature for Big Sky Conference football. The Bobcats and Grizzlies are locked into a critical stretch of their schedules. For the Bobcats, it’s about maintaining momentum in Bozeman; for the Grizzlies, it’s about shaking off the rust of a bye week.

The Saturday Schedule and Broadcast Map

The action kicks off at 12:30 p.m. with the Saturday Showdown Pregame Show on The Spot – MTN. From there, the broadcast splits based on your location and the specific game you’re chasing. The Montana State Bobcats (7-1 overall, 4-1 Big Sky) host Cal Poly (4-5, 3-3) at 1 p.m. The Montana Grizzlies (5-3, 3-2) follow at 2 p.m. against Eastern Washington (2-6, 1-4).

Because of the way regional sports networks operate, where you find the game depends entirely on your city. In Missoula, Kalispell, Great Falls, and Helena, the Bobcats and Mustangs face-off airs on The Spot. However, if you’re in Bozeman, Butte, or Billings, you’ll need to switch to CBS affiliates KBZK, KXLF, or KTVQ to catch the Bobcat action.

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The flip happens for the Grizzlies game. If you’re in Bozeman, Butte, or Billings, the Montana vs. Eastern Washington game moves to The Spot. For those in Missoula, Kalispell, Great Falls, and Helena, the game airs on CBS affiliates KPAX, KRTV, and KXLH.

For those who prefer a digital interface or are traveling outside the Montana broadcast footprint, both games are available to stream on ESPN+.

Finding The Spot – MTN

The Spot – MTN serves as the primary hub for this coverage, but it isn’t a single channel across all providers. It is available via Spectrum cable, DirecTV, DirecTV Stream, and Fubo. If you’ve cut the cord, you can still grab the signal over the air using an antenna or a Tablo device.

The Stakes for the Big Sky

This isn’t just about a Saturday afternoon of football; it’s about the mathematical reality of the Big Sky Conference. Montana State enters the weekend with a 7-1 overall record. Hosting Cal Poly in Bozeman for the second consecutive week gives them a distinct home-field advantage as they look to solidify their 4-1 conference standing.

The Grizzlies are in a different position. Coming off a bye week, Montana is 5-3 overall and 3-2 in the Big Sky. While Eastern Washington has a 2-6 record, the Grizzlies face their rival in a critical Big Sky Conference game.

The broadcast day doesn’t end with the final whistle. The Saturday Showdown Postgame Show will air immediately after the Grizzlies and Eagles wrap up their contest, broadcasting on The Spot across the entire state.