Happy New Year! It’s 2026, and the College Football Playoff Bowl Game is definitely something you don’t want to miss!
We’re starting at Hard Rock Stadium in Florida with the Orange Bowl, featuring No. 4 Texas Tech against No. 5 Oregon State. Then, it’s off to Pasadena for the Rose Bowl, where Curt Cinetti’s team will face off against No. 9 Alabama, with No. 1 Indiana looking to secure a spot in the Final Four. The last game of the day is at the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, where No. 3 Georgia State will challenge No. 6 Ole Miss.
The playoffs continue with the semifinals set for Thursday, January 8 (Fiesta Bowl at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN) and Friday, January 9 (Peach Bowl at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN). The National Championship will take place on Monday, January 19 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.
You might be wondering how to catch all three games online. Here’s a quick guide to help you out, including start times and streaming options.
What time/channel will the College Football Bowl game be broadcast today (January 1st)?
Today’s college football festivities kick off at noon ET with Oregon State vs. Texas Tech in the Orange Bowl. Following that, Alabama will compete against Indiana at 4 p.m. ET in the Rose Bowl, and finally, Georgia will take on Ole Miss at 8 p.m. ET in the Sugar Bowl.
All the games will be available on ESPN.
Oregon vs. Texas Tech, Alabama vs. Indiana, Georgia vs. Ole Miss: Channels, start times, and where to watch:
If you have a cable login, you can watch these bowl games live on ESPN or their website. Alternatively, ESPN’s Unlimited bundle offers ESPN, Hulu, and Disney+ for $29.99 per month for the first 12 months (while ESPN alone costs the same).
If you prefer streaming without cable, consider a live TV service like DIRECTV, which includes a five-day free trial to test it out. They have a variety of subscription options, so you can pick what suits you best, starting at $49.99 per month.
How to watch today’s college football games live online without cable:
Today’s games will also be live-streamed on fuboTV if you have a subscription to Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, or Sling TV. All three of these services typically offer free trials for new users.
