Whether you’re stuck at work, on the move, or hosting family, it’s easy to stream the 2018 college bowl games. With the right live TV streaming service, you catch every single bowl game, no satellite dish, fine print, or long-term contracts required. In fact, each of the services listed below offers a seven-day trial, meaning you can even stream games for free.
The 2018 college bowl games will broadcast mostly on the ESPN network, but some games will also be featured on FS1, ABC, Fox, and CBS Sports Network. One quick thing to note: Most of the games being broadcast on ABC will also air on ESPN3, which you can stream as a channel via Sling TV or by using your subscription credentials from any of the services below on the WatchESPN app or ESPN’s official site.
Here’s everything you need to know and the complete 2018 college bowl game schedule.
Stream 2018 college bowl games: How to watch online for free
1) Sling TV
- Cost: $25-$40 per month
- Sling TV devices: Amazon Fire TVs, Android Fire Stick, Apple TV, Android TV, Roku, Xbox One, Google Chromecast, and iOS and Android devices
- Local channels: NBC, Fox (check your local availability here.)
On paper, Sling TV is your cheapest bet for streaming the 2018 college bowl games. At just $25 per month, Sling Orange offers a suite of ESPN channels, but FS1 and FS2, local channels, and regional sports networks are frustratingly locked behind Sling Blue, also $25 per month. The good news: You can combine the two (Sling Orange + Blue) for just $40 per month. While Sling TV doesn’t carry ABC or CBS Sports Network, new subscribers are eligible to receive a free HD antenna. If you really want to go all-in, be sure to add the Sling Blue Sports Extra pack. It costs an extra $10 per month but gets you Pac-12 Network, NFL RedZone, and specialty channels like NBA TV, beIN Sports, and NHL Network. (Here’s a complete guide to Sling TV channels.)
2) Hulu with Live TV
- Cost: $44.95 per month
- Hulu devices: Roku, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Amazon Fire Stick and Fire TV, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Nintendo Switch, and iOS and Android devices
- Local channels: ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC, the CW (check your local availability here)
Hulu with Live TV is a one-stop shop for streaming entertainment. Every subscription comes with free access to Hulu’s deep catalog of on-demand TV shows, 2018 new releases, funny movies, and Hulu original series. That’s in addition to 50-plus channels that include everything you need to stream college bowl games: ESPN and ESPN 2, FS1 and FS2, ABC, Fox, and CBS Sports Network, not to mention SEC Network and Big Ten Network. (Here’s a complete guide to Hulu Live TV channels.)
3) FuboTV
- Cost: $44.99 for your first month and $54.99 per month thereafter
- Devices: Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, Android TV, iOS and Android devices
- Local channels: ABC, Fox, NBC, CBS (check local availability here)
- ESPN: No
- NFL Network: Yes
- NFL RedZone: Yes (FuboTV + Sports Plus)
FuboTV is arguably the best streaming service for sports fans, especially if you’re interested in international soccer. But there’s one glaring issue with the service: It doesn’t carry anything from ESPN. That’s a deal breaker for most college bowl games, but it does carry all of the major broadcast networks, FS1 and FS2, Big Ten Network, and plenty more. (Here’s the complete FuboTV channels list.)
4) PlayStation Vue
- Cost:$44.99-$79.99 per month
- Devices: PlayStation 3 and 4, Roku, Amazon Fire, Google Chromecast, Kodi, iOS and Android devices
- Local channels: NBC, Fox, ABC, CBS (enter your ZIP code here to check your availability)
Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need a PlayStation to use PlayStation Vue. The streaming service works with Roku, Amazon Fire, Chromecast, and even Kodi. It’s a tad more expensive than other options, but it offers four different tiers of channels that provide plenty of variety. (Here are all of PlayStation Vue channels.)
5) YouTube TV
- Cost: $49.99 per month
- Devices: Google Chromecast, Roku, Apple TV, Android TV, Xbox One, iOS and Android devices
- Local channels: NBC, CBS, Fox, ABC, the CW (enter your ZIP code here to check your availability)
YouTube TV offers a comprehensive streaming package for sports fans that’s close to what you’ll find on Hulu with Live TV. One notable difference in YouTube’s favor is the addition of specialty channels like NBA TV and MLB Network. But it’s unlimited cloud DVR and the ability to split each account with six other people that makes YouTube TV worth considering. (You can find the full list of YouTube TV channels here.)
2018 college bowl game schedule
All times ET.
Saturday, Dec. 15
Celebration Bowl
12pm, North Carolina A&T vs. Alcorn State | ABC
New Mexico Bowl
2pm, North Texas vs. Utah State | ESPN
Cure Bowl
2:30pm, Tulane vs. Louisiana | CBS Sports Network
Las Vegas Bowl
3:30pm, Fresno State vs. Arizona State | ABC
Camellia Bowl
5:30pm, Georgia Southern vs. Eastern Michigan | ESPN
New Orleans Bowl
9pm, Middle Tennessee vs. Appalachian State | ESPN
Tuesday, Dec. 18
Boca Raton Bowl
7pm, UAB vs. Northern Illinois | ESPN
Wednesday, Dec. 19
Frisco Bowl
8pm, San Diego State vs. Ohio | ESPN
Thursday, Dec. 20
Gasparilla Bowl
8pm, Marshall vs. South Florida | ESPN
Friday, Dec. 21
Bahamas Bowl
12:30pm, FIU vs. Toledo | ESPN
Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
4pm, Western Michigan vs. BYU | ESPN
Saturday, Dec. 22
Birmingham Bowl
12pm, Memphis vs. Wake Forest | ESPN
Armed Forces Bowl
3:30pm, Houston vs. Army | ESPN
Dollar General Bowl
7pm, Buffalo vs. Troy | ESPN
Hawaii Bowl
10:30pm, Louisiana Tech vs. Hawaii | ESPN
Wednesday, Dec. 26
First Responder Bowl
1:30pm, Boston College vs. Boise State | ESPN
Quick Lane Bowl
5:15pm, Minnesota vs. Georgia Tech | ESPN
Cheez-It Bowl
9pm, California vs. TCU | ESPN
Thursday, Dec. 27
Independence Bowl
1:30pm, Temple vs. Duke | ESPN
Pinstripe Bowl
5:15pm, Miami vs. Wisconsin | ESPN
Texas Bowl
9pm, Baylor vs. Vanderbilt | ESPN
Friday, Dec. 28
Music City Bowl
1:30pm, Purdue vs. Auburn | ESPN
Camping World Bowl
5:15pm, West Virginia vs. Syracuse | ESPN
Alamo Bowl
9pm, Iowa State vs. Washington State | ESPN
Saturday, Dec. 29
Peach Bowl
12pm, Florida vs. Michigan | ESPN
Belk Bowl
12pm, South Carolina vs. Virginia | ABC
Arizona Bowl
1:15pm, Arkansas State vs. Nevada | CBS Sports Network
Cotton Bowl (College Football Playoff semifinal)
4pm, Clemson vs. Notre Dame | ESPN
Orange Bowl (College Football Playoff semifinal)
8pm, Alabama vs. Oklahoma | ESPN
Monday, Dec. 31
Military Bowl
12pm, Cincinnati vs. Virginia Tech | ESPN
Sun Bowl
2pm, Stanford vs. Pittsburgh | CBS
Redbox Bowl
3pm, Michigan State vs. Oregon | FOX
Liberty Bowl
3:45pm, Missouri vs. Oklahoma State | ESPN
Holiday Bowl
7pm, Northwestern vs. Utah | FS1
Gator Bowl
7:30pm, N.C. State vs. Texas A&M | ESPN
Tuesday, Jan. 1
Outback Bowl
12pm, Mississippi State vs. Iowa | ESPN2
Citrus Bowl
1pm, Kentucky vs. Penn State | ABC
Fiesta Bowl
1pm, LSU vs. UCF | ESPN
Rose Bowl
5pm, Washington vs. Ohio State | ESPN
Sugar Bowl
8:45pm, Texas vs. Georgia | ESPN
Monday, Jan. 7
College Football Playoff National Championship
8pm, TBD vs. TBD | ESPN
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