While the bulk of the NCAA football action won't start up until next week, the first games of the regular season kick off this week. We've rounded up everything you need to know about where to watch college football Week 0.
The first games of the season are available across several channels. If you don't want to read any further, you can live stream most games through a live TV service (like YouTube TV or Fubo) in the US and select games through DAZN in the UK and other international markets. You can access your streaming options from anywhere with a VPN.
Where to watch college football in the US
Week 0 games are spread across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ACC Network, FOX, NBC, CBSSN, The CW, ESPN+, and YouTube in the US. A few other channels and services (including the SEC Network, FS1, Big Ten Network, and the Peacock streaming service, among others) will carry additional games throughout the regular season, but those won't come into play until after Week 0.
The best way to watch the most college football games in one place is through a live TV streaming service. YouTube TV and Fubo are two of our top recommendations right now.
YouTube TV carries every channel you'll need (outside of streaming exclusives) in both its Main and Sports plans. YouTube TV's Main Plan (100+ channels) costs $83 a month, but new users can get $15 a month off their first five months after a free trial. The platform's Sports Plan (30+ channels) is also on sale. Subscriptions typically cost $65 a month, but first-time customers can get $20 off their first six months after a free trial.
Fubo offers a similar selection of college football-friendly channels across its Pro, Elite, and Sports + News packages. The budget-friendly Sports + News plan costs $65 a month, but new users can get $10 off their first month after a free trial. The pricier Pro and Elite plans also come with introductory offers and free trials. All three plans unlock ESPN Unlimited (more on that below) at no extra cost.
ESPN will come into play for several games this weekend. For games that aren't nationally broadcast and instead appear on ESPN+, you'll be covered by signing up for the cheaper ESPN Select tier, which costs $14 a month following a recent ESPN price hike. For those seeking access to full live streams from ESPN networks (including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, and the ACC Network), the pricier ESPN Unlimited tier will be necessary. ESPN Unlimited costs $32 a month and also unlocks access to ESPN+ streaming-exclusive content.
Fans looking to watch a one-off game on another network, such as San Jose State vs. USC on NBC or Memphis vs. UNLV on FOX, can access those in the aforementioned live TV streaming services. These networks also have their own stand-alone streaming services. You can live stream NBC programming with the Peacock Premium Plus tier, which costs $20 a month following a recent Peacock price hike. Similarly, FOX One offers FOX coverage for $20 a month. There's also a FOX One and ESPN Unlimited bundle, which is available for $40 a month.
Where to watch college football in the UK and other regions
DAZN holds the broadcast rights for college football games in many countries outside the US, including the UK. DAZN will offer up to 25 college football games each week, including some free coverage. Subscription prices vary by region and contract details.
How to watch college football from anywhere
College football fans traveling abroad can keep up with their usual streaming options with the help of a VPN. Short for virtual private networks, VPNs are apps that let people temporarily change their virtual locations. This way, their favorite websites and apps work from anywhere in the world exactly as they would back home. A VPN is also a strong way to boost cybersecurity.
NordVPN is one of the best VPNs on the market. It's reliable, user-friendly, and comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Note: The use of VPNs is illegal in certain countries and using VPNs to access region-locked streaming content might constitute a breach of the terms of use for certain services. Business Insider does not endorse or condone the illegal use of VPNs.
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