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How to watch the College Football National Championship in 2024
This post was written in partnership with Sling TV.
The College Football Playoff (CFP) championship game is one of the marquee events on the U.S. sports calendar. This season’s matchup, which is slated to air on Jan. 8, 2024, marks the 10th matchup and the end of the four-team CFP format before next year’s expansion to a full 12-team tournament.
The two finalists were determined on New Year’s Day. The Michigan Wolverines, winners of the Rose Bowl, will take on the Washington Huskies, winners of the Sugar Bowl. The teams will kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET on Jan. 8 at NRG Stadium in Houston.
For college football fans, the CFP championship is a must-see event. So, where can you stream it? Read on to find out how to watch the college football championship in 2024.
Where to watch the College Football National Championship
The 2024 CFP championship game will air on ESPN. In the past, that meant you needed a long-term cable contract, but those days are no more. Cord-cutters will be happy to know that they can find the game on most major live TV streaming services, including Sling TV, Fubo, DIRECTV STREAM, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV.
Watch on Sling TV (Our preferred service)
If you’re looking for streaming options that fit a tight budget, Sling TV is a good place to start. A Sling Orange subscription costs only $40 a month and includes ESPN, along with ESPN2, ESPN3, TBS and TNT for extra sports action. The plan also includes 50 hours of cloud DVR storage, so you can record the game to watch later if you have to miss it.
Sling also offers plenty of options for sports fans who want to enjoy more than just college football. You can upgrade to Sling Orange & Blue for $55 a month, which adds NFL Network, Fox Sports 1 (FS1) and TruTV, plus local channels in some markets. The Sports Extra add-on offers more than a dozen extra channels for a full slate of national and international coverage.
Watch on Fubo
Fubo is our top choice for die-hard sports fans who want as much action as possible. The basic Pro plan costs $74.99 a month and includes ESPN, plus more than 30 other sports-focused channels, more than any other platform offers.
Fubo also includes regional sports networks (RSNs) in its basic plan, which means you can keep up with all your favorite local teams. Keep in mind that Fubo will add a regional sports fee of up to $13.99 a month for this service.
You can also expand your sports and entertainment coverage with a variety of add-ons, and all Fubo plans include 1,000 hours of cloud DVR storage. If you’re still on the fence, you can use Fubo’s free trial to check out the CFP national championship and give the platform a test drive.
Watch on DIRECTV STREAM
DIRECTV STREAM comes in a close second to Fubo for fans who want as much sports coverage as possible. It’s a little pricier, but it also offers a full docket of international, national, and regional action, along with channels missing from Fubo, such as TBS, TNT and BBC.
If you just want to make sure you can watch the CFP national championship, you can opt for the basic Entertainment plan at only $79.99 a month. However, this plan only includes a handful of sports channels. For the full experience, we recommend the Choice plan, which includes RSNs and most of the popular national channels for $108.99 a month. All DIRECTV STREAM plans include unlimited DVR and simultaneous streams at home. DIRECTV STREAM also offers a five-day free trial that’s ideal for catching the big game.
Watch on Hulu + Live TV
Looking for more than just sports with your live TV streaming plan? Hulu + Live TV is our favorite all-around streaming plan, and it makes a great case for being the only streaming service you need.
For $76.99 a month, you can get more than 90 live channels, including ESPN and around a dozen other sport-focused networks. On top of that, you’ll get access to ESPN Plus and Disney Plus, giving you loads of extra live sports and on-demand entertainment. Hulu + Live TV subscribers also get access to Hulu’s full on-demand library and have unlimited cloud DVR storage.
Watch on YouTube TV
YouTube TV may not offer the breadth of on-demand content that a service like Hulu + Live TV has, but it features one of the best all-around channel lineups around. The basic plan costs $72.99 a month and includes more than 110 of the most popular sports, news and entertainment networks.
With YouTube TV, you’ll have channels like ESPN, ESPN2, FS1, NFL Network, TNT, TBS and NBA TV. You can also add a wide range of extra sports and entertainment channels or premium add-ons, and all plans include unlimited cloud DVR. YouTube TV also offers a free trial, so you can check out the College Football National Championship for free while deciding if the platform is a good fit for you.
FAQ
What channel is the College Football National Championship?
The 2024 CFP championship game will air on ESPN. You can find the network on most major live TV streaming services, along with cable and satellite TV services.
What time does the College Football National Championship start?
The CFP championship game kicks off at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Which teams are playing in the College Football National Championship?
The final matchup was decided on January 1. The game will feature the winner of the Rose Bowl, Michigan vs. the winner of the Sugar Bowl, Washington.
