How to Watch the Ohio State vs. Notre Dame CFP Championship Online
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The first 12-team College Football Playoff has reached its finale. Tonight, the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish face off in the 2025 CFP National Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.
At a Glance: How to Watch Ohio State vs. Notre Dame Championship
- Stream: DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Date, Start Time: Monday, Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m. ET
If you’re figuring out how to livestream the Ohio State vs. Notre Dame game, read on. Below, we’ve put together a quick guide on how to watch the CFP championship game online without cable, including ways to watch Ohio State vs. Notre Dame for free.
How to Watch Ohio State vs. Notre Dame Championship Game
The Ohio State vs. Notre Dame CFP championship is airing on ESPN, but cord-cutters can livestream the game without cable using any of the below streaming services.
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream carries ESPN and up to 160+ other live TV channels. Their best plan for sports fans is the new MySports package, which starts with a five-day free trial. After the free trial, it costs $49.99 a month for three months and then $69.99 a month after that.
Fubo
You can also stream Ohio State vs. Notre Dame on Fubo, which carries ESPN in its huge lineup. Fubo plans begin with a seven-day free trial and start at $79.99 a month after that.
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV is another great cable streaming service that carries ESPN for a college football championship livestream. Grab a three-day free trial here; packages start at $81.99 a month after that.
Sling
If you’re looking for a more affordable cable streamer, check out Sling. This one starts at $45.99 a month for the ESPN-equipped Orange plan — plus you get 50% off your first month.
Stream Ohio State vs. Notre Dame Championship for Free
Use a free trial from DirecTV Stream, Fubo, or Hulu + Live TV to watch the Ohio State vs. Notre Dame championship game for free (legally).
2025 College Football Championship Game Date, Start Time
The 2025 CFP championship game goes down today, Monday, Jan. 20. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT.
Ohio State vs. Notre Dame Odds
After going on a tear against higher-ranked teams, the No. 6 Buckeyes are the favorite to beat the No. 5 Fighting Irish. The spread is 8.5 points.