Navigating college football viewing options without the need for traditional television subscriptions this football season

Headline: Exciting Offers and Changes Await College Football Fans in 2025

College football enthusiasts are in for a treat this season, with a variety of streaming deals and changes that promise to enhance their viewing experience.

YouTube TV is offering a limited-time discount of $49.99 per month for the first three months of service, a savings of $99 compared to the base plan of $82.99 per month. This service includes access to over 100 live channels, including ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPNews, Fox, FS1, FS2, NBC, NBCSN, SEC Network, and The CW.

Sling has introduced the Sling Season Pass, which grants access to ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPN 3, ESPNews, ESPN U, Fox, FS1, FS2, NBC, Pac-12 Network, SEC Network, and other channels. The Sling Season Pass can be pre-paid for five months at a cost of $329, offering a savings of about $51 compared to monthly payments.

Paramount is another popular choice, with a Premium annual subscription costing just $9.99 per month. This subscription offers access to nearly two dozen Big Ten games and a weekly, Saturday afternoon Big Ten game, starting Aug. 30.

Fubo is also offering a limited-time deal of $30 off the first month of service. For those seeking a more comprehensive package, Fubo offers a Pro subscription for $84.99 per month, with access to most college football broadcasts. For $104.99 per month, you can upgrade to the Elite plan for 4K streaming.

Hulu + Live TV, Disney+, and ESPN together cost $82.99 per month and offer access to over 95 live TV channels, plus Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN Unlimited (all with ads).

Peacock Premium offers various discounts for students, first responders, teachers, military personnel, and Instacart+ subscribers. The annual subscription costs about $9 per month and offers access to live games airing on NBC throughout the 2025 season, as well as exclusive broadcasts.

ESPN's direct-to-consumer subscription now encompasses the full suite of ESPN networks and services for $29.99 per month.

Fox One is a one-stop shop for the entirety of the Fox TV portfolio at $19.99 per month.

College football games will be aired across a range of channels, including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes, SEC Network, ACC Network, ESPN on ABC, ESPN+, ESPN3, SECN+, and ACCNX, CBS, Fox, Fox Sports 1, TNT, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPN U, ESPN+, The CW, Big Ten Network (B1G), local Fox stations, and Fox Network.

The 2025 college football season kicks off on Aug. 23 with a matchup between Iowa State and Kansas State in Dublin for Week 0. There are no sweeping conference changes or shake-ups this year. The 12-team playoff format is still in place, but the seeding of the teams will differ from last year.

Note: As of 2025, DAZN reportedly secured the broadcasting rights to College Football games in Germany, potentially resuming coverage after a two-year absence. However, no official confirmation or detailed information about the extent of coverage has been released yet.

These streaming deals and changes make it easier than ever for college football fans to catch their favourite teams in action. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just a casual observer, there's never been a better time to tune in and enjoy the excitement of college football.