How to watch the Sugar Bowl: Live stream Notre Dame vs. Georgia
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The last quarterfinal College Football Playoff game kicks off tonight with a Notre Dame vs. Georgia match-up. We've put together everything you need to know about how to watch the Sugar Bowl, including live streaming options for those without cable.
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Georgia Bulldogs will face off tonight at the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. Georgia has gone 11-2 this season, trailing second overall behind the undefeated Oregon, while Notre Dame is 12-1. Georgia is fresh off an SEC Championship win, but the game saw quarterback Carson Beck face an injury, so today's quarterfinal will force the team to see how they fare without him. The two teams last played a little over five years ago in a match-up that saw Georgia walk away 23-17.
Whether you're rooting for the Bulldogs or the Fighting Irish, we've got you covered when it comes to tuning into today's game. For the latest college football information, don't forget to bookmark our how to watch college football streaming guide.
What channel is the Sugar Bowl on?
As is the case with the rest of the college football quarterfinals, the Sugar Bowl is on ESPN. The January 1 game is scheduled to start at 8:45 p.m. ET.
How to watch the Sugar Bowl in the US
Cord-cutters can live stream the game by subscribing to a live TV streaming package with ESPN. Sling TV, Fubo, and DirecTV Stream are three of the best. The month-to-month streaming services offer tons of channels in their lineups in addition to ESPN. ESPN Plus won't show the game, so these are the best options for those without cable.
Sling TV is the cheapest way to watch today's game. At $46/month, Sling is one of the most affordable live TV streaming services out there. The streaming service offers ESPN and 34 other live channels in its Sling Orange plan, including TNT, CNN, and AMC. While there's no free trial, Sling is offering half off your first month of service, making it just $23 today.
Sports fans seeking even more live channels might want to try out Fubo or DirecTV Stream. The live TV streaming packages carry tons of channels (including ESPN), making them solid cable replacements. DirecTV Stream plans offer 90+ channels, starting at $87 per month. The service offers a five-day free trial. Fubo carries 185+ channels with plans starting at $80 per month. New users can get up to $35 off their first month of service.
How to watch the Sugar Bowl from anywhere
Just because you're traveling abroad doesn't mean you need to miss out on watching the game. Football fans can keep up with most of their usual watch options by using a VPN. VPNs, short for virtual private networks, allow people to change their virtual location. This way, their electronic device's work just like they would back home. This option will work best for Americans who are just traveling away from home since the services we recommended today require US payment methods.
Not sure where to start when it comes to VPNs? Our top suggestion is ExpressVPN, a beginner-friendly option with a 30-day money-back guarantee, so there's no sweat if you find that it's not what you're looking for. You can check out our ExpressVPN review for more information and keep reading to learn how to use a VPN.
How to watch the Sugar Bowl with a VPN
- Sign up for a VPN if you don't have one.
- Install it on the device you're using to watch.
- Turn it on and set it to a US location.
- Sign up for Sling or Fubo if you don't already have an account.
- Enjoy the game.
Note: Using VPNs is illegal in certain countries, and using VPNs to access region-locked streaming content might constitute a breach of the terms of use for certain services. Insider does not endorse or condone the illegal use of VPNs.