How to Watch the `Runners on ESPN

California State University at Bakersfield Athletics

United States
Fans who cannot come to campus to cheer on their team in person can watch many of our sporting events live on the ESPN family of networks. Most of Ca State Bakersfield's home games (for the sports of Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, and Baseball) will be broadcast on ESPN+ as part of The Big West's partnership with ESPN.

A subscription to ESPN+ is available for purchase via ESPN.com or the ESPN App. The ESPN App is a one-stop digital sports platform that provides easy, dynamic access to everything ESPN offers. Fans can access ESPN+ content only after they have subscribed.

Fans can take advantage of certain deals and bundles to maximize their content received. For example, ESPN+ has been available through the "Disney Bundle", which combines ESPN+, hulu, and Disney+ for one low cost. Also, certain cell phone service providers have, at times, deals for free access to ESPN+, so check with your provider for details on those offers.

Caribbean, Mexico, Central America and South America
In the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America and South America, selected events carried on ESPN+ in the United States will be available through Disney+ International.

All Other International Territories
A new feature added during the 2026-27 academic year, in all other international territories, selected live and on-demand events will be available at BigWest.org/Watch via a paid subscription.