The 2026 season is finally here for the UCLA Bruins, with Bob Chesney's team heading north to face an old Pac-12 rival in the Cal Golden Bears. Both teams enter 2026 with a new direction for the program and new head coaches. Chesney and Cal head coach Tosh Lupoi are eager to turn around proud programs.
The two new head coaches will begin the season on national televison, with ESPN broadcasting Saturday night's showdown. In addition to the two new coaches, the game features a pair of tantalizing quarterbacks in Nico Iamaleava and Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele.
Get real-time updates, scoring plays, turning points and analysis throughout UCLA's game against Cal. Follow along for highlights, key plays and instant breakdown as the Bruins and the Bears face
off in an important Week 1 showdown.
What channel is UCLA vs. California on today?
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Livestream: Fubo (free trial)
UCLA vs California will broadcast nationally on ESPN in the first week of the 2025 college football season. Tom Hart and Roddy Jones will call the game from the booth at the California Memorial Stadium, with Quint Kessenich reporting from the sidelines. Streaming options for the game include FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
UCLA vs. California time today
- Date: Saturday, Sept. 5
- Start time: 7:30 p.m. PT
The UCLA Bruins vs California Golden Bears game starts at 7:30 p.m. PT from the California Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif.
UCLA vs California predictions, picks, odds
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Friday, Sept. 4
- UCLA 27, California 24: It should be a close matchup, but Chesney's improved defense and new playmakers could bring the Bruins their first win of the season.
- Spread: UCLA by -2.5 (-110)
- Over/under: 53.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: -130 UCLA, +110 California
UCLA vs Cal weather forecast
- Forecasts for Saturday night in Berkeley, CA call for a high of 68 degrees with 0% chance of rainfall.
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