How to Watch Today’s Alabama vs. Indiana Rose Bowl Game Online

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The biggest bowl game of the college football season has arrived. Today, the No. 9 Alabama Crimson Tide will face the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers at the 2026 Rose Bowl game for a spot in the College Football Playoff semifinals. The undefeated Hoosiers are chasing their first national championship, and the Crimson Tide are after their 19th.

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At a Glance: How to Watch Alabama vs. Indiana Rose Bowl

TV channel: ESPN
Date, start time: Thursday, Jan. 1, at 1 p.m. PT/4 p.m. ET

Don’t have a way to watch the Rose Bowl this year? Read on. Ahead is a full guide on where to livestream the Alabama vs. Indiana game online without cable — including ways to stream it for free.

How to Watch Alabama vs. Indiana Rose Bowl Game Online

The Alabama vs. Indiana Rose Bowl is airing on ESPN. If you don’t have a cable subscription, you can livestream the game online using any of the streaming services below.

How to Watch Alabama vs. Indiana 2026 Rose Bowl Online for Free

DirecTV

get free trial

➤ $69.99/month
➤ Five-day free trial
➤ Up to 185+ channels

Our favorite live TV streaming service is DirecTV, which carries ESPN in a few of its packages. The most affordable option is the MySports Genre Pack, which costs $59.99 a month for two months and $69.99 a month after that. Get a five-day free trial to start.

Fubo

Get Free Trial

➤ $55.99/month
➤ Five-day free trial
➤ Up to 300+ channels

Another top cable streaming solution for sports fans is Fubo, which carries ESPN in every package. You get a five-day free trial to start, and then pricing begins at $45.99 for your first month and $55.99 a month after that.

Sling

➤ $45.99/month
➤ Short-term passes available
➤ Up to 46 channels

Sling also carries ESPN for a Rose Bowl livestream. The channel is available in the service’s Orange and Orange + Blue plans, which start at $45.99 a month. However, Sling also offers short-term passes. Get a day of service for $4.999 a month, a three-day pass for $9.99 a month, or a seven-day pass for $14.99.

Hulu + Live TV

get free trial

➤ $89.99/month
➤ Three-day free trial
➤ 95+ channels

Hulu + Live TV carries ESPN in its lineup of more than 95 channels, and the ESPN app is included in your subscription. Subscriptions cost $89.99 a month, and you can get a three-day free trial to start.