Our Saturdays will be even more enjoyable now that college football is back (before NFL Sundays). On Aug. 23, the NCAAF season began with a major game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Texas Longhorns, which the Trees won.
How to Watch College Football Games
- Stream: DirecTV, Fubo, Sling, Hulu + Live TV
- TV Channels: ESPN channels, conference networks, TNT, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC
- Season Dates: Now through Dec. 13, 2025
Big games like Ohio vs. Ohio State and LSU vs. Florida are on the schedule for Week 3 of college football. Continue reading if you are still unable to watch college football. We’ve compiled a list of the top livestreaming alternatives for NCAA football this season, including those that offer free trials.
How to Watch Football Games at College Online
There are numerous channels that broadcast college football, including conference networks, local channels (ABC, NBC, FOX, and CBS), and national networks like ESPN, TNT, and FS1.
Your best option for viewing college football online if you don’t have cable is to use a full-featured live TV streaming service like ESPN+, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV, Fubo, or Sling. Here is a summary of these choices, along with details on their prices, free trials, and channel lineups.
DirecTV
In 2025, DirecTV will be the top streaming service for college football. Every station that broadcasts NCAA football is available on the subscription, and its MySports package provides some of the finest value for the money. More than 20 sports channels are available with this subscription, including conference networks, ESPN, TNT, FS1, and local channels. Additionally, ESPN+ is free for you. This includes a five-day free trial and a monthly fee of $69.99.
Fubo
Fubo is another excellent cable alternatives for college football livestreams. Up to 300+ stations are available, with TNT being the only one that doesn’t play NCAA games this year. With Fubo’s current promotion, you can watch some of this weekend’s football games for free for five days. Packages start at $55.99 a month.
Sling
This season, Sling is an excellent option for college football lovers as well, as it offers the majority of channels that broadcast games. For season-long coverage, you can enroll in its premium Orange + Blue plan (which starts at $60.99 per month) with the Sports Extra add-on (an extra $11 per month). However, using Sling’s new Flexible Passes for a day, weekend, or week of games is one of the best ways to use the service. A Day Pass for these passes starts at just $4.99.
Hulu + Live TV
Almost all of the channels you need to watch college football this season are available on Hulu + Live TV, which has over 95 channels, including conference networks, ESPN, TNT, FS1, and local channels. Plans start at $81.99 per month, but for an additional dollar ($82.99 per month), you can get Disney+, on-demand Hulu, and—most importantly for NCAAF streams—ESPN+ as part of your subscription.
Schedule for College Football in 2025
The regular season for college football in 2025 began on August 23 and ends on January 4, 2026. On January 19, 2025, the CFP National Championship will take place.
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