The Ole Miss vs. Miami College Football Playoff semifinal at the Fiesta Bowl is on ESPN, with several major live TV streaming services carrying the channel.

Game basics

  • Matchup: No. 6 Ole Miss Rebels vs. No. 10 Miami Hurricanes in the CFP semifinal at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl.
  • Date & time: Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. ET.
  • Location: State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona.

Where to watch on TV

  • Primary channel: ESPN is the official broadcaster of Ole Miss vs. Miami.
  • If you have a traditional cable or satellite package that includes ESPN, you can watch it directly there at 7:30 p.m. ET.

Streaming options (no cable)

Several live TV and sports streaming services that include ESPN will carry the game.

Common options include:

  • Sling TV: ESPN is available with Sling Orange; Sling also promotes short-term passes around big games.
  • Fubo: Carries ESPN and will stream the Fiesta Bowl; often offers a free trial for new users.
  • YouTube TV: Includes ESPN in its base live TV bundle.
  • Hulu + Live TV: Offers ESPN in its live TV package.
  • DirecTV streaming tiers (e.g., DirecTV MySports / DirecTV Stream): Include ESPN on relevant live TV plans.

You can also use the ESPN app or ESPN-associated services (such as ESPN- branded streaming tiers in some regions) by logging in with a participating TV or streaming provider that has ESPN.

Free or alternate viewing ideas

  • Some services (like Fubo or YouTube TV) periodically offer free trials , which can allow you to watch the game at no extra cost if you are a new subscriber and time your signup for game day.
  • There are fan-run live watch-along streams on platforms like YouTube that provide live commentary and scoreboards, though they do not show the actual ESPN game broadcast.

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