How to watch the Rose Bowl: Live stream Alabama vs. Indiana free from anywhere
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The New Year's Day College Football Playoff quarterfinal games continue with a highly anticipated match-up between Alabama and Indiana. Keep reading to learn how to watch the Rose Bowl, including global live streaming options.
Alabama and Indiana, two college football titans, are facing off for the first time in college football history. The No. 9 Alabama Crimson Tide went 11-3 this year, putting them at second in the SEC after Georgia. The No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers are 13-0, capping off their incredible regular season run with a victory against Ohio State, the reigning National Champions.
Whether you're rooting for Indiana to continue their domination or you're hoping to see Alabama pull through with a win instead, we've got you covered. Keep reading to learn how to watch the Rose Bowl, including free options.
How to watch the Rose Bowl for free
There are a few different ways to tune into the Rose Bowl for free. In the US, streaming services like DirecTV and Fubo offer free trials to new customers, ranging from one to five days. In the UK, fans can tune in for free via DAZN.
How to watch the Rose Bowl from anywhere
If you're away from the location where your streaming service usually works, you don't need to miss out on any of the action. A VPN (or virtual private network) can help you keep up with your favorite websites from anywhere by altering the geo-location on your electronic device. VPNs are extra popular among those looking to enhance their cybersecurity or keep up with their usual apps while traveling abroad.
NordVPN is one of the top options on the market. It includes tons of servers, security perks, and has a hassle-free 30-day money-back guarantee if you find that it's not what you're looking for. You can learn more in our NordVPN review, which breaks down everything you need to know about the service.
How to watch the Rose Bowl in the US
The Rose Bowl will air on ESPN in the US. Cord-cutters have a few different avenues to explore when it comes to live streaming the game, including services like ESPN Unlimited, DirecTV MySports, and Fubo Sports + News.
ESPN Unlimited is ESPN's direct streaming counterpart, which launched earlier this year. The service offers live streams from ESPN's flagship network and other properties, making it a one-stop shop for sports fans. Subscriptions cost $30 a month, but there's a limited-time deal when you bundle ESPN Unlimited with Disney Plus and Hulu.
If you're looking for a service that offers other sports channels beyond ESPN and its related properties, then a live TV channel package like DirecTV or Fubo might be of interest. DirecTV's MySports genre pack carries ESPN and around 20 other popular sports channels. It also unlocks access to ESPN Unlimited at no extra cost. Subscriptions cost $70 a month, but new users can get their first two months for $60 a month after a five-day free trial. Fubo offers ESPN and around 28 other live channels in its Sports + News plan. Like DirecTV, Fubo also comes with automatic ESPN Unlimited access. Subscriptions start at $56 a month, but new users can get $10 off their first month of service after a one-day free trial.
How to watch the Rose Bowl in the UK
In the UK, football fans can live stream College Football Playoff games through DAZN. This is a free streaming option that just requires account creation to access. If you're a paid DAZN or NFL Game Pass subscriber, you'll also have access to these games.
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