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Ohio State vs. Oregon Livestream: How to Watch the Rose Bowl Online
The No. 6 Buckeyes face the No. 1 Ducks in the 2025 Rose Bowl — here’s where to livestream the game without cable
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January 1, 2025
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“The Granddaddy of Them All” has arrived to kick off the new year. Today, the No. 6 Ohio State Buckeyes face off against the No. 1 Oregon Ducks in the 2025 Rose Bowl. The winner will take on either Texas or Arizona State in the College Football Playoff semifinals. The game is especially exciting after the powerhouse teams’ meeting back in October. That game ended 32-31 — Ducks.
At a Glance: How to Watch the 2025 Rose Bowl
- Stream: DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Date, Start Time: Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, at 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT
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Still figuring out how you’ll watch the Rose Bowl? Read on. Ahead is a quick guide on where to livestream the Ohio State vs. Oregon Rose Bowl online in 2025, including a couple of options that let you watch the Rose Bowl for free.
How to Watch Ohio State vs. Oregon Rose Bowl Online
The 2025 Rose Bowl will air live on ESPN (but not on ESPN+). If you don’t have cable, you’ll need a live TV streaming service to watch the Ohio State vs. Oregon game online. Here are a few of our favorites that carry ESPN:
DirecTV Stream
With ESPN, ABC, and TNT, DirecTV Stream is one of the most comprehensive cable streaming solutions for sports fans. Plans start at $86.99 per month, but new users can sign up for a five-day free trial to watch the Rose Bowl without committing to a subscription.
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV includes ESPN in its 95+ channel lineup and also offers access to Disney+ and ESPN+ at no extra cost. Plans begin at $82.99 per month after a three-day free trial.
Fubo
Fubo is another great choice for streaming the Rose Bowl, offering ESPN in its 100+ channel lineup. You can grab a 44% discount on your first month right now; regular plans start at $79.99 per month afterward.
Sling
Sling’s Orange plan is a budget-friendly option that includes ESPN for $45.99 per month. Sling is also offering 50% off your first month right now, bringing the initial cost down to $23. Sling does not include a free trial (like the above options).
Stream the Rose Bowl for Free
Looking for ways to watch Ohio State vs. Oregon for free? Use the free trials offered by DirecTV Stream and Hulu + Live TV. Just be sure to cancel before the trial ends to avoid being charged.
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2025 Rose Bowl Date, Start Time
The 2025 Rose Bowl between Oregon and Ohio State goes down today, Wednesday, Jan. 1. The game starts at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT.
Ohio State vs. Oregon Odds
Even though Oregon won earlier this year and enters the Rose Bowl with a higher ranking, they’ll be a 2.5-point underdog against Ohio State.
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