The 2026 Rose Bowl (Indiana vs. Alabama) will air exclusively on ESPN , with streaming available through ESPN platforms and live TV streaming services that carry ESPN.

Basic watch info

  • Channel: ESPN is the exclusive TV broadcaster for the Rose Bowl.
  • Date & time: Thursday, January 1, 2026, kickoff at 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT.
  • Stadium: Rose Bowl Stadium, 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena, California.

How to watch on TV

If you have a traditional TV setup, you can watch on:

  • Cable or satellite packages that include ESPN (most standard sports bundles).
  • Many providers highlight the Rose Bowl in their program guides on New Year’s Day, so searching “Rose Bowl” or “ESPN” on your TV guide will usually find it quickly.

How to stream the Rose Bowl

You can stream the game even without cable as long as your service carries ESPN:

  • ESPN.com or the ESPN app (log in with a cable/streaming provider).
  • ESPN+ carries streaming coverage, but for the main game feed you still need ESPN access via a provider in most regions.
  • Major live TV streaming services that list ESPN for the Rose Bowl include:
    • DirecTV Stream
    • Disney bundle (where ESPN access is tied to a TV provider)
    • fuboTV
    • Hulu + Live TV
    • Sling TV
    • YouTube TV

These services typically offer apps on smart TVs, Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, game consoles, and mobile devices.

If you’re going in person

For anyone wondering “where to watch” as in being there live:

  • Location: Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena, CA (1001 Rose Bowl Drive).
  • Tickets: Official Rose Bowl and Pasadena tourism sites point fans to authorized ticket vendors and warn that parking often sells out or is restricted, especially with bad weather.

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