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If you’re a fan of college football, you’re in luck, as it’s never been easier to watch your favorite college teams make their way through the season and the upcoming bowl. While it might seem as though everyone is watching sports highlights all over TikTok and Instagram, there’s nothing like watching a game live in real time (especially if it’s the team of your alma mater) and wearing your festive merch to help you get into the spirit.  

Regardless of which team you’re rooting for this year, there’s a place for you to watch them in action. With the college football bowl approaching in just a few months, now is the time to start making sure that you have all your devices and streaming services signed up for and in order so you never miss a moment. 

Read on for how to sign up for Sling TV. We also provide a list of playoff game dates and times, so you can mark them on your calendar ASAP – you can thank us later. 

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Whether you’re looking forward to watching your favorite college football teams compete on your favorite channels, including ESPN, TNT, ABC, FOX, you can find them on streaming services, with Sling TV being one of the most popular. 

What makes this live television streaming service different from others is its variety of plans and passes you can peruse to select the best option for you. If you’re looking for a budget-friendly option, Sling Essentials costs $19.99 per month and includes ESPN and ESPN 2. Sling Select also costs $19.99. If you’d like to bundle Sling Essentials & Select, you can do so for $34.99 a month. With this, you’ll have access to FOX News, ESPN, FS1, NFL Network, and more among its 15+ offered channels  

Sling Orange is $45.99 a month, Sling Blue is also $45.99 a month, and a combination of the two is $60.99 a month. You’ll also have access to ESPN and NFL Network with this bundle as part of the 50+ channels offered. 

If you want to spend a day or two watching games, you can opt for one of Sling’s Day Passes: 1-Day Pass is $4.99, 3-Day Pass is $9.99, and the 7-Day Pass is $14.99. 

As if that wasn’t enough, Sling also offers a Season Pass with a price that can start as low as $199.99 for five months of television on popular channels and networks, including RedZone, ESPN channels, SEC, ACC, and Big Ten. You’ll also have access to FOX One included in the app. 

The season officially starts this week on Thursday, September 3rd. Find a handful of the games down below, and make sure to watch this page as we update it with more information.

Thursday, Sept. 3
UMass at Rutgers | 6 p.m. | Big Ten Network
Bethune-Cookman at UCF | 7 p.m. | ESPN+
UAlbany at Buffalo | 7 p.m. | ESPN+
Colorado at Georgia Tech | 8 p.m. | ESPN

Friday, Sept. 4
Indiana State at Purdue | 7 p.m. | Big Ten Network
North Carolina A&T at Georgia State | 7 p.m. | ESPN+

Saturday, Sept. 5
North Texas at No. 6 Indiana | 12 p.m. | FOX
East Carolina at No. 13 Alabama | 12 p.m. | ABC
Oregon State at No. 23 Houston | 12 p.m. | ESPN
New Hampshire at Syracuse | 12 p.m. | ACC Network
Ohio at Nebraska | 12 p.m. | FS1
Clemson at No. 11 LSU | 7:30 p.m. | ABC
Western Michigan at No. 16 Michigan | 7:30 p.m. | NBC
Florida Atlantic at Florida | 7:45 p.m. | SEC Network

Sunday, Sept. 6
Texas Southern at Prairie View A&M | 12 p.m. | ESPN2
Florida A&M vs. South Carolina State | 3 p.m. | ESPN
No. 4 Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin | 7:30 p.m. | NBC
No. 9 Ole Miss vs. No. 24 Louisville | 7:30 p.m. | ABC

Monday, Sept. 7
No. 19 SMU at Florida State | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN

Below is the schedule for the NCAA College Football Bowls throughout the 2026 to 2027 season as  posted on NCAA.com with times in ET: 

Saturday, Dec. 12
Cricket Celebration Bowl
Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta
12 p.m. | ABC

Tuesday, Dec. 15
Salute to Veterans Bowl
Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Ala.
5:30 p.m. | ESPN
Frisco Football Classic
Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas
9 p.m. | ESPN

Friday, Dec. 18
Boca Raton Bowl
Flagler Credit Union Stadium in Boca Raton, Fla.
11 a.m. | ESPN
Gasparilla Bowl
Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla.
2:30 p.m. | ESPN
College Football Playoff First Round Game
Location TBD
8 p.m. | ESPN

Saturday, Dec. 19
College Football Playoff First Round Game
Location TBD
12 p.m. | ABC/ESPN
College Football Playoff First Round Game
Location TBD
3:30 p.m. | TNT/truTV/HBO Max
College Football Playoff First Round Game
Location TBD
7:30 p.m. | TNT/truTV/HBO Max

Monday, Dec. 21
Myrtle Beach Bowl
Brooks Stadium in Conway, S.C.
11 a.m. | ESPN
Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho
2:30 p.m. | ESPN

Tuesday, Dec. 22
Puerto Rico Bowl
Juan Ramón Loubriel Stadium in Bayamon, Puerto Rico
1:30 p.m. | ESPN
Cure Bowl
Acrisure Bounce House in Orlando, Fla.
5 p.m. | ESPN
Independence Bowl
Independence Stadium in Shreveport, La.
8:30 p.m. | ESPN

Wednesday, Dec. 23
New Orleans Bowl
Caesars Superdome in New Orleans
2 p.m. | ESPN
Armed Forces Bowl
Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas
5:30 p.m. | ESPN
Frisco Bowl
Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas
9 p.m. | ESPN

Thursday, Dec. 24
New Mexico Bowl
University Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M.
2:30 p.m. | ESPN
Hawai’i Bowl
Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex in Honolulu
7 p.m. | ESPN

Saturday, Dec. 26
Pinstripe Bowl
Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, N.Y.
12 p.m. | ABC
Fenway Bowl
Fenway Park in Boston
2 p.m. | ESPN
Duke’s Mayo Bowl
Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, N.C.
3:30 p.m. | ABC
68 Ventures Bowl
Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
5:30 p.m. | ESPN
Cactus Bowl
Mountain America Stadium in Tempe, Ariz.
7:30 p.m. | ABC

Monday, Dec. 28
Military Bowl
Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
2 p.m. | ESPN

Tuesday, Dec. 29
Birmingham Bowl
Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala.
2 p.m. | ESPN
Pop-Tarts Bowl
Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla.
5:30 p.m. | ESPN
Alamo Bowl
Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas
9 p.m. | ESPN

Wednesday, Dec. 30
Gator Bowl
EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla.
11:30 a.m. | ESPN
Music City Bowl
Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn.
3 p.m. | ESPN
College Football Playoff Quarterfinal (Fiesta Bowl)
State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.
7:30 p.m. | TNT/truTV/HBO Max

Thursday, Dec. 31
ReliaQuest Bowl
Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla.
12 p.m. | ESPN
Sun Bowl
Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas
2 p.m. | CBS
Las Vegas Bowl
Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas
3:45 p.m. | ESPN
Texas Bowl
NRG Stadium in Houston
7:30 p.m. | ESPN

Friday, Jan. 1
College Football Playoff Quarterfinal (Cotton Bowl)
AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas
TBA
College Football Playoff Quarterfinal (Rose Bowl Bowl)
Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.
TBA
College Football Playoff Quarterfinal (Peach Bowl)
Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta
TBA

Saturday, Jan. 2
Citrus Bowl
Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla.
12 p.m. | ABC
First Responder Bowl
Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas
3:30 p.m. | ABC
Liberty Bowl
Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in Memphis, Tenn.
7:30 p.m. | ABC

Thursday, Jan. 14
College Football Playoff Semifinal (Orange Bowl)
Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla.
7:30 p.m. | TNT/truTV/HBO Max

Friday, Jan. 15
College Football Playoff Semifinal (Sugar Bowl)
Caesars Superdome in New Orleans
7:30 p.m. | ABC/ESPN

Monday, Jan. 25
College Football Playoff National Championship Game
Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas
7:30 p.m. | ABC

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