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What time is the Rose Bowl today? TV channel, schedule, live stream to watch Indiana vs. Alabama in CFP originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
One of college football's most iconic games will return on New Year's Day as No. 1 Indiana and No. 9 Alabama face off in the 2026 Rose Bowl.
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Curt Cignetti has had a historic couple of seasons as the head coach at Indiana, and his team will enter this College Football Playoff clash as the No. 1 overall seed. Following their victory over Ohio State in the Big Ten championship game and quarterback Fernando Mendoza's Heisman win, the Hoosiers enjoyed a first-round bye.
Alabama is heading to Pasadena after beating Oklahoma, 34-24, in the first round. While the Crimson Tide have stumbled at certain points this season, they shouldn't be dismissed in this matchup.
Here is everything you need to know about the Rose Bowl, including TV and streaming options for Indiana vs. Alabama.
What time is the Rose Bowl today?
Date: Thursday, Jan. 1
Time: 4 p.m. ET | 3 p.m. CT | 1 p.m. PT
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Indiana vs. Alabama will kick off at 4 p.m. ET on Thursday, Jan. 1. The game will be played at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.
What channel is Indiana vs. Alabama on today?
TV channel: ESPN
Indiana vs. Alabama will air nationally on ESPN. Cord-cutters can catch the action live on the ESPN app and Fubo.
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Indiana vs. Alabama radio station
Radio station:SiriusXM channels 82 (Alabama broadcast), 84 (Indiana broadcast)
You can listen to Indiana vs. Alabama live on SiriusXM. Coverage will be available on channels 82 (Alabama broadcast) and 84 (Indiana broadcast).
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College football bowl schedule 2025-26
Thursday, Jan. 1
CFP Quarterfinal (Orange Bowl) | Texas Tech vs. Oregon | Noon | |
CFP Quarterfinal (Rose Bowl) | Indiana vs. Alabama | 4 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
CFP Quarterfinal (Sugar Bowl) | Georgia vs. Ole Miss | 8 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
Friday, Jan. 2
Armed Forces Bowl | Texas State vs. Rice | 1 p.m. | |
Liberty Bowl | Cincinnati vs. Navy | 4:30 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
Duke's Mayo Bowl | Mississippi State vs. Wake Forest | 8 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
Holiday Bowl | SMU vs. Arizona | 8 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
Thursday, Jan. 8
CFP Semifinal (Fiesta Bowl) | Cotton winner vs. Sugar winner | 7:30 p.m. |
Friday, Jan. 9
CFP Semifinal (Peach Bowl) | Rose winner vs. Orange winner | 7:30 p.m. |
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