The Heisman Trophy ceremony airs live on ABC in the United States, with additional streaming options through services that carry ABC and via the ESPN app.

Main ways to watch

  • Traditional TV:
    • Broadcast nationally on ABC as a live special from New York City.
  • Streaming (with TV credentials or live TV packages):
    • Watch on the ESPN app using a participating TV provider login.
* Stream through live TV services that include ABC in their channel lineup, such as DirecTV, Fubo, and Sling in many markets.

Timing and location context

  • The modern ceremony is held in the evening (around 7–8 p.m. ET) from Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Appel Room in New York City.
  • Coverage typically includes pre-ceremony features, finalist interviews, and the live winner announcement during the broadcast window on ABC.

If you don’t have cable

  • Use a live TV streaming service that offers local ABC (e.g., Fubo or DirecTV stream-style packages), many of which provide free trials around big sports events.
  • Check the ESPN app’s NCAA football or event hub on the day of the ceremony, which carries the same ABC feed in supported regions.

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