The quest for a College Football Playoff championship begins in Week 0 and this year 18 teams take the field in 9 explosive matchups. From big schools like Notre Dame and USC to smaller programs like Mercer and Jackson State, college football fans have plenty of choices to switch to throughout Saturday’s activities.
You can find out how to watch each game live during Week 0, below.
Week 0 Schedule
Saturday, Aug. 26 (All Times Eastern)
- Notre Dame vs. Navy (at Dublin, Ireland): 2:30 p.m., NBC/Peacock
- North Alabama vs. Mercer (at Montgomery): 3:30 p.m., ESPN/ESPN+
- UTEP at Jacksonville State: 5:30 p.m., CBS Sports Network
- UMass at New Mexico State: 7:00 p.m., ESPN/ESPN+
- Ohio at San Diego State: 7 p.m., FS1
- Jackson State vs. South Carolina State (at Atlanta): 7:30 p.m., ABC
- Hawaii at Vanderbilt, 7:30 p.m.: SEC Network/ESPN+
- San Jose State at USC, 8 p.m.: Pac-12 Network
- Florida International at Louisiana Tech: 9 p.m., CBS Sports Network
How to Watch Week 0 Live Without Cable
Cord cutters have plenty of choices to watch the return of college football with plenty of games to choose from. Local channels like NBC, ABC, CBS, and Fox are available to watch for free with an antenna and AntennaWeb is a great tool to find out which affiliates are in your area. However, you can stream each game live on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, or any compatible device by subscribing to a live TV streaming service.
With many services on the market, the list below shows which channels are part of the lineup on each streaming service.
- DIRECTV STREAM – ABC, NBC, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, FS1, SEC Network
- Fubo – ABC, NBC, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, FS1, PAC-12 Network, SEC Network
- Sling TV – ABC, NBC, ESPN, FS1, PAC-12 Network, SEC Network
- Hulu + Live TV – ABC, NBC, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, FS1, SEC Network
- Vidgo – ABC, ESPN, FS1, PAC-12 Network, SEC Network
- YouTube TV – ABC, NBC, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, FS1, SEC Network
- ESPN+
- Peacock
You can find out more about each streaming service and pricing, below.
How to Watch Week 0 Live on DIRECTV STREAM
DIRECTV STREAM has many of the networks you need to stream Week 0 college football games. PAC-12 Network is the only network that isn’t available on DIRECTV STREAM, however, subscribers have different options to stream games live on ABC, NBC, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, FS1, and SEC Network.
The Entertainment plan is the base plan and it includes 75+ channels for $74.99/mo. ABC, NBC, ESPN, and FS1 are available in the channel lineup. The most affordable way to unlock CBS Network and SEC Network is with the Sports Pack add-on for an additional $15 per month.
With DIRECTV STREAM you can stream on unlimited devices and record the games and much more with unlimited DVR space.
New subscribers can take advantage of a 5-day free trial before subscribing.
How to Watch Week 0 Live on Fubo
The most complete way to stream Week 0 is with the Pro plan from Fubo. ABC, NBC, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, FS1, PAC-12 Network, and SEC Network are part of a lineup that features over 150 channels and 100+ sporting events for only $74.99/mo. With the ability to stream up to 10 screens at once and 1000 hours of DVR, Fubo has features that’ll make your college football viewing experience even more enjoyable.
New subscribers can try Fubo free for one week.
How to Watch Week 0 Live on Sling TV
Sling TV offers many channels that will air Week 0 games. ABC and NBC in select markets, ESPN, FS1, PAC-12 Network, and SEC Network are part of the streamer’s lineup and at an affordable price. The best way to stream all 6 channels and more is with the Sling Orange & Blue plan with the Sports Extra add-on for $66 per month. You get over 40+ channels, 50 hours of cloud DVR and storage, and the ability to watch on up to 3 devices simultaneously.
For a limited time, new subscribers can get half off their first month of Sling.
How to Watch Week 0 Live on Hulu + Live TV
With over 85 channels to choose from and a vast library of content, Hulu+Live TV is a great option to stream live college football games during Week 0 and throughout the season. ABC, NBC, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, FS1, and SEC Network are part of a lineup that also features live sports on ESPN+, shows and movies on Disney+, and more content on Hulu. The service also includes unlimited DVR space for the low price of $69.99/mo.
How to Watch Week 0 Live on Vidgo
Live Week 0 games on ABC, ESPN, FS1, PAC-12 Network, and SEC Network are available to stream with the Plus plan from Vidgo for only $69.99 per month. With over 110 channels, on-demand, and DVR availability, Vidgo is a solid option to stream college football.
How to Watch Week 0 Live on YouTube TV
Don’t miss out on the excitement and the big hits with the return of college football Week 0 on YouTube TV. The streamer offers over 100 live channels so you watch games on ABC, NBC, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, FS1, and SEC Network for $72.99/mo. With the ability to record your favorite shows and movies with unlimited DVR, you can record the games and rewatch them for up to 9 months.
How to Watch Week 0 Live on ESPN+
A go-to streaming service for many sports fans is ESPN+. It has college football, including Week 0 contests, and much more for only $9.99/mo. or $99.99/year.
How to Watch Week 0 Live on Peacock
Peacock will stream live games throughout the college football season and the Navy-Notre Dame game in Ireland during Week 0. For $5.99 per month or $59.99 per year, a Peacock Premium subscription gives you access to live college football games, 80,000+ hours of movies and shows, and on-demand content. For an ad-free experience, upgrade to Peacock Premium Plus for $11.99 per month, or $119.99 annually to unlock everything else Peacock has to offer.