You can watch the CFP National Championship on ESPN and through several major live TV streaming services that carry ESPN, including YouTube TV, Fubo, Sling TV (Orange), Hulu + Live TV, and DirecTV Stream.

Main TV channel

  • The game is airing live on ESPN as the primary broadcast channel.
  • Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 19, 2026.

Official streaming options

  • ESPN app : If you already get ESPN through cable, satellite, or a live TV streaming bundle, you can sign in to the ESPN app and stream the game at no extra cost.
  • YouTube TV : Carries ESPN and is promoting live coverage of the CFP National Championship at 7:30 p.m. ET on January 19, 2026.
  • Fubo : Includes ESPN and offers a free trial; you can stream the main broadcast plus various alternate feeds where available.
  • Other bundles : Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV (Orange plan with ESPN), and DirecTV Stream also typically include ESPN, so any of those will work if ESPN is in your package.

ESPN MegaCast & alternate feeds

  • ESPN is offering multiple MegaCast presentations: the main broadcast on ESPN, a Pat McAfee “Field Pass” show on ESPN2, a Command Center view on ESPNU, a SkyCast on ESPNEWS, and more specialty angles via the ESPN app.
  • Spanish-language coverage is available on ESPN Deportes, and radio/audio options (including hometown radio feeds) are available through ESPN Radio and within the ESPN app.

If you don’t have cable

  • Sign up for a live TV streaming trial (for example, YouTube TV or Fubo) shortly before kickoff so you can watch ESPN live without a traditional cable subscription.
  • Make sure your service and device are set up and you’re logged in to ESPN or your streaming app a few minutes before 7:30 p.m. ET so you don’t miss the opening kickoff.

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