Stream 2025-26 College Football Playoffs: Schedule, Semifinals, and Bowl Games
The 2025 NCAA football regular season has wrapped up. Fans are buzzing about the College Football Playoff (CFP) Semifinals.
This year’s matchups? Miami vs. Ole Miss and Oregon vs. Indiana. With ESPN’s revamped streaming service now out there, catching college football feels almost too easy—if you can sort through all the options.
Here’s a guide to help you watch your favorite team’s games without cable in 2026.
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ESPN’s Revamped Streaming Service: A Game-Changer for College Football Fans
ESPN just rolled out a new streaming service with two tiers: ESPN Unlimited and ESPN Select. The idea is to make watching college football simpler and way more convenient.
ESPN Unlimited Package
For $29.99 per month, the ESPN Unlimited package gives you all of ESPN’s linear networks, including:
- ESPN
- ESPN2
- ESPNU
- SECN
- ACCN
- ESPNews
- ESPN Deportes
You also get ABC, ESPN+, ESPN3, SECN+, and ACCNX. That’s access to over 47,000 live events every year, plus on-demand replays and original programming.
Right now, there’s a limited-time bundle: ESPN Unlimited, Disney+, and Hulu for $29.99/month for 12 months. Not bad if you already have Disney+, Hulu, or the bundle. Upgrading is pretty painless, honestly.
ESPN Select Package
If you’re not into bundles, the ESPN Select package is still on the table. For $11.99/month, you get exclusive access to select NCAA football games, F1 driver cams, simulcasts from other sports channels, and PPV for UFC fights.
DirecTV: A Comprehensive Solution for Sports Enthusiasts
DirecTV’s got a solid offer for subscribers with a Gemini device. All DIRECTV Signature Pack customers with Gemini get Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN Unlimited included at no extra cost.
DirecTV packages start at $49.99 for the first month, then $85/month after that.
Gemini Device Benefits
The Gemini streaming device connects you to 4K HD DirecTV programming and a bunch of streaming apps, like:
- Disney+
- ESPN
- Hulu
- Netflix
- Max
- Prime Video
Everything’s accessible right inside the DirecTV platform. Gemini devices run about $10/month on top of your DirecTV Signature package. Every signature tier of DirecTV now comes with ESPN Unlimited, totally free.
FOX One: The New Kid on the Block
FOX One launched in August and it’s already a hit with sports fans. With a FOX One subscription, you get all your favorite FOX channels, like:
- FOX News
- FOX Sports
- FOX Weather
- FS1
- FS2
- FOX Business
- FOX Deportes
- Big Ten Network (B1G)
- Local FOX stations
FOX One has live programming, plus on-demand shows and movies. The base price is $19.99 a month, or you can go annual for $199.99. FOX Nation fans can bundle it with FOX One for $24.99/month, or grab the yearly deal for $19.99/month. There’s also a FOX One and ESPN bundle for $39.99/month.
Key Matchups to Watch
The College Football Playoff Semifinals look wild this year. Here’s what’s on deck:
- No. 10 Miami vs. No. 6 Ole Miss — College Football Playoff Semifinal (Vrbo Fiesta Bowl) at 7:30 p.m. (ESPN)
- No. 5 Oregon vs. No. 1 Indiana — College Football Playoff Semifinal (Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl) at 7:30 p.m. (ESPN)
- TBD vs. TBD — College Football Playoff National Championship at 7:30 p.m. (ESPN)
These games are bound to be electric. Make sure your streaming setup is ready, because you won’t want to miss a single play.
Conclusion
There are so many ways to watch college football in 2026. Honestly, it’s almost overwhelming.
Maybe you’ll go with ESPN’s new streaming lineup. Or maybe DirecTV’s old-school but reliable packages sound better.
FOX One is another wildcard—who knows, it could end up being your go-to. Either way, there’s no shortage of options to keep up with your favorite teams.
If you want more info on streaming the 2025-26 season, including the CFP Semifinals and bowl games, check out this comprehensive guide.
