The Crimson Tide and the Sooners kick off this year’s College Football Playoff tonight. Here’s where to livestream the game without cable
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The 2025 College Football Playoff is officially underway on Friday when the No. 9 Alabama Crimson Tide faces the No. 8 Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Oklahoma. The SEC programs put on a great show back in November when the Sooners beat the Crimson Tide 23-21 in Alabama. The winner will face the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers in the Rose Bowl.
At a Glance: How to Watch Alabama vs. Oklahoma Playoff Game
- Stream: DirecTV, Fubo, Sling, Hulu + Live TV
- TV channel: ESPN/ABC
- Date, start time: Friday, Dec. 19, at 8 p.m. ET
Don’t have a way to watch the Alabama vs. Oklahoma playoff game tonight? Read on. Ahead is a quick guide on where to livestream the Alabama vs. Oklahoma game without cable, including ways to watch the Alabama vs. Oklahoma game for free.
How to Watch Alabama vs. Oklahoma Playoff Game Online
The Alabama vs. Oklahoma playoff game is airing on ESPN and ABC. If you don’t have cable, the best way to livestream the game is to get a live TV streaming service that carries either channel. Here are four of the best options:
DirecTV carries both ESPN and ABC in a few of its plans. All DirecTV packages start with a five-day free trial, and plans with ABC start at $39.99 a month after that. The service is our favorite overall, offering a range of packages for different budgets and viewing needs.
Fubo is another top cable streaming solution, and it carries ESPN and ABC in all of its packages. Plans start at $55.99 a month, but you get a free trial and a discount on your first month.
Sling carries ESPN in its Orange plan, which starts at just $45.99 a month. Even better: Sling offers short-term passes, getting you access for one, three, or seven days, starting at just $4.99. Sling does not offer a free trial, however.
Another way to watch the Alabama vs. Oklahoma game is with Hulu + Live TV. The service delivers access to both ESPN and ABC, as well as more than 90 other channels. Pricing starts at $89.99 a month, but you get a three-day free trial to start.
Stream Alabama vs. Oklahoma Game for Free
Looking for a way to watch the Alabama vs. Oklahoma game for free? Get a free trial to DirecTV, Fubo, or Hulu + Live TV.
Alabama vs. Oklahoma Playoff Game Date, Start Time 2025
The Alabama vs. Oklahoma CFP game will take place tonight, Friday, Dec. 19. Kickoff is at 8 p.m. ET.
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