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The Rose Bowl has been “The Granddaddy of Them All” in for more than 120 years, while the game is also the College Football Playoff quarterfinal with two NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision powerhouses.

The No. 6-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes (11-2) take on the No. 1-ranked Oregon Ducks (13-0) at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California on Wednesday, Jan. 1.

When Does Ohio State vs. Oregon Start?

The Ohio State vs. Oregon game broadcasts live, with kickoff at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT. The game airs on ESPN.

Where to Watch Ohio State vs. Oregon for Free

For cord-cutters, there are a few ways to watch Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Oregon Ducks, if you don’t have cable — especially if you want to watch for free. DirecTV Stream has a five-day free trial, while other streaming services — such as Hulu + Live TV — also offers a free trial, so you can watch ESPN for free.

Keep reading for more details on how to watch the Ohio State-Oregon game with DirecTV Stream and Hulu + Live TV.

How to Watch Ohio State vs. Oregon with DirecTV Stream

A subscription to DirecTV Stream — which comes with ESPN for Ohio State vs. Oregon — gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels, starting at $74.99 per month. The service even offers a five-day free trial to watch for free, if you sign up now.

You can watch local networks such as NBC, ABC, Fox, and PBS, while you can also watch many cable networks, including FS1, Lifetime, FX, AMC, A&E, Bravo, BET, MTV, Paramount Network, Cartoon Network, VH1, Fuse, CNN, Food Network, CNBC and many others.

How to Watch Ohio State vs. Oregon with Hulu + Live TV

The Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Oregon Ducks game on ESPN is available to watch with Hulu + Live TV too. Prices for the cable alternative start at $82.99 per month, while each plan comes with Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN+ at no additional cost.

Hulu + Live TV might be best for those who want all of these streaming services together in one bundle. It also features many other networks, including ABC, Hallmark Channel, BET, CMT, Disney Channel, NBC, Fox Sports and more.

Who Is Performing During Ohio State vs. Oregon Halftime Show

Since it’s a college football game, the Ohio State University Marching Band and Oregon Marching Band are both likely set to perform at halftime of the Rose Bowl game.

How to Buy Ohio State vs. Oregon Tickets Online

Want to attend the Ohio State-Oregon game in person? There are still last-minute tickets to the Rose Bowl game available via Vivid Seats (get $20 off purchases of $200 and over with code BB2024), SeatGeek (your first purchases can get $10 off ticket order $250 and with code BILLBOARD10), StubHub and GameTime (score $20 off ticket orders of $150 and over with code SAVE20). Prices vary depending on the city and seats available.

Moreover, you can save $150 off when you spend $500 with promo code BILLBOARD150, or $300 off when you spend $1,000 with promo code BILLBOARD300 at TicketNetwork.com.

Starting at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT, Rose Bowl 2025: Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Oregon Ducks broadcasts on ESPN, while it’s also available to livestream on DirecTV Stream for free on Wednesday, Jan. 1.

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