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How to Watch College Football Without Cable: Fall 2024

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You don’t need tickets or cable to watch college football live because Hulu + Live TV is here for the days you can’t make it to the game. 

Wondering how to watch college football live? We’ll show you how to stream the best of the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) from your living room and beyond (tailgating optional). 

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How to Watch College Football Without Cable

Hulu has live sports. From your hometown college football team to your favorite NFL team, you can watch your favorite sports live from home or on the go with Hulu + Live TV* — here’s how. 

Get Started With Hulu + Live TV

Streaming sports has never been so simple. Hulu + Live TV has networks like ACC Network,* Big Ten Network,* ABC,* CBS Sports,* NBC,* and ESPN* so you never have to miss a moment of football.

Start watching live in no time with these four easy steps:

1. Sign up, or log in with your Hulu credentials if you’re already subscribed (current Hulu subscribers can simply switch to Live TV from their Account page).

2. Set up any Live TV-supported devices, such as Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Fire TV, LG TV, Mac and PC browsers, PlayStation, Roku, Samsung TV, VIZIO, Xbox, and more.

3. Enter your zip code to find local live TV availability for channels carrying NFL games and other live sports.

4. Put on your team jersey, and get ready for game time!

*Live TV plan required. Regional restrictions, blackouts, and additional terms apply.

Sign Up for Hulu + Live TV

When Does College Football Start?

The 2024 – 2025 NCAA Football season officially kicks off with Week 1 on Saturday, August 24.

What Channels Are College Football Games On?

Collegiate football games air on several channels throughout the season, including:

  • ACCN* 
  • Big Ten Network* 
  • ABC* 
  • CBS*
  • CBS Sports* 
  • NBC*
  • ESPN*
  • ESPN+*
  • ESPNU*
  • FS1*
  • SEC Network*

View the full NCAA Football schedule on ESPN for game times and channels. 

*Live TV plan required. Regional restrictions, blackouts, and additional terms apply.

More Football on Hulu

You didn’t think that was all the football we had to offer, did you? Get more football all season long on Hulu. 

NFL Network

From the preseason to the Super Bowl, Hulu has you covered. Stream NFL games live with Hulu + Live TV,* or record games to watch later with our Cloud DVR feature. 

*Live TV plan required. Regional restrictions, blackouts, and additional terms apply.

Watch NFL Games With Hulu + Live TV

ESPN+

Did you know we have two easy options to add ESPN+ to your current Hulu subscription? You can watch live football games, in-depth replays, engaging talk shows, and more by including the ESPN+ Add-On to your basic Hulu subscription from your Account page

Or sign up for a Hulu + Live TV* subscription — ESPN+ and Disney+ come included.

*Live TV plan required. Regional restrictions, blackouts, and additional terms apply.

Watch NFL Games With Hulu + Live TV

Football Movies and Shows

We know the need for football-related content knows no bounds. That’s why we have some of the best football movies and shows of all time available for you to stream, including The Waterboy (1998) and Friday Night Lights, and FX’s The League.

Want more live football? Check out our NFL guide to discover how to stream NFL games without cable with Hulu + Live TV.


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