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The 2024 College Football Playoff is underway, pitting — for the first time — 12 of the nation’s best programs against each other. Among the favorites to win the trophy are No. 1 Oregon, No. 2 Georgia, No. 3 Boise State, and No. 4 Arizona State.
Below is everything you need to know about how to watch the 2024 College Playoff without cable, plus a full schedule of the NCAAF tournament.
College Football Playoff games will air live on ESPN, ABC, and TNT. The best way to watch every game is with a live TV streaming service that carries all three channels. Below is a breakdown of your best options.
DirecTV Stream
With ESPN, ABC, and TNT in all of its packages, DirecTV Stream is a great choice for streaming the College Football Playoff. Subscriptions start with a five-day free trial and plans begin at $86.99 per month.
Sling
Sling’s Orange plan includes ESPN, ABC, and TNT in its Orange + Blue plan. This package costs $30 for your first month and then $60 a month afterward. Sling does not currently offer a free trial.
Fubo
Fubo offers ESPN and ABC (but not TNT), making it another good option for streaming the CFP. It includes a seven-day free trial, and packages start at $79.99 per month after that.
To stream College Football Playoff games for free, take advantage of the free trials offered by DirecTV Stream, Fubo, and Hulu + Live TV. Remember to cancel before the trial period ends to avoid charges.
Here’s the full College Football Playoff schedule:
Friday, Dec. 20, 2024
Indiana at Notre Dame – 8 p.m. ET on ABC/ESPN
Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024
SMU at Penn State – noon p.m. ET on TNT
Clemson at Texas – 4 p.m. ET on TNT
Tennessee at Ohio State – 8 p.m. ET on ABC/ESPN
Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024
Fiesta Bowl – 4 p.m. ET on ESPN
Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025
Peach Bowl – 1 p.m. ET on ESPN
Rose Bowl – 5:00 p.m. ET on ESPN
Sugar Bowl – 8:45 p.m. ET on ESPN
Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025
Orange Bowl – 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN
Friday, Jan. 10, 2025
Cotton Bowl Classic – 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN
Monday, Jan. 13, 2025
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA – 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN
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