“If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission. The Peach Bowl 2026 features the best NCAA Football adrenaline-fueled thrills and hard-hitting action, while the winner of the game moves onto the national championship game. In the College Football Playoff Semifinals”, — write: www.hollywoodreporter.com
The Peach Bowl 2026 features the best NCAA Football adrenaline-fueled thrills and hard-hitting action, while the winner of the game moves onto the national championship game.
In the College Football Playoff Semifinals, the game has the Oregon Ducks (13-1) taking on the Indiana Hoosiers (14-0) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Friday, Jan. 9, starting at 4:30 pm PT/7:30 pm ET. The game broadcasts on ESPN.
At a Glance: How to Watch the Peach Bowl 2026 Online
- When: Friday, Jan. 9 starting at 4:30 pm PT/7:30 pm ET
- Team Matchup: Oregon Ducks vs. Indiana Hoosiers
- Channel: ESPN
- Stream online: DirecTV, ESPN Unlimited, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling
Back in Oct. 2025, Oregon faced off against Indiana at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon. Although the Ducks are an elite team in the Big Ten, the Hoosiers were just a better team during the game. Indiana handed Oregon their only loss of the season with a score of 30-20, while the Ducks have a chance to get some revenge and move to the College Football Playoff National Championship.
However, the Hoosiers are looking for the perfect season with zero losses and win it all too. It makes for an even more Peach Bowl with two conference rivals going head-to-head for glory.
Keep reading below for more details on how to watch the game, plus how to buy last-minute tickets online.
How to Watch Peach Bowl 2026 Without Cable Since the Peach Bowl game airs on ESPN, they’re also streamable on internet-based cable services that carry the network. DirecTV, Fubo and Hulu + Live TV all offer free trials, which allows sports fans to watch the game for free.
You can watch the Peach Bowl for free with a five-day free trial to DirecTV. All the cable alternative’s packages offer ESPN, while the streamer’s entry-level Entertainment package comes with more than 125 channels, such as ESPN2, AMC, Bravo, CNBC, Disney Channel and others. Plans start at $49.99 for the first month ($89.99 per month thereafter) with the streamer’s current deals; get the free trial here.
ESPN
ESPN Unlimited
ESPN Unlimited includes all of the sports network’s channels, including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ABC on ESPN, ESPNU, ESPNEWS and others, as well as original programming, such as The Pat McAfee Show, 30 for 30, McEnroe’s Places, Man in the Arena: Tom Brady, Southern Hoops: A History of SEC Basketball, Deion’s Double Play and others. Meanwhile, it comes with streaming access to live sports from NBA, UFC, Formula 1, NHL, MLB and other sports leagues.
Fubo
Watch the Peach Bowl on ESPN, along with more than 200 other news, entertainment and sports channels with a subscription to Fubo, which starts at $48.99 for your first month of service ($73.99 per month thereafter with Fubo’s current deals). The online TV streaming service offers a free trial for new subscribers, so you can watch the NCAA Football game online for free.
Hulu
Hulu + Live TV
Additionally, the streaming service has access to more than 95 live channels — including BET, CNN, Food Network, HGTV, MTV, FX and more. It also comes with Hulu’s entire streaming library, as well as Disney+ and ESPN+. Hulu is currently offering a three-day free trial to try before you commit.
Sling
Sling
Sling TV is one of the cheapest options for new live TV streaming subscribers who want to watch the Peach Bowl on ESPN. The Sling Orange + Blue plan also includes Discovery Channel, Disney Channel, CNN, Fox News, TNT, TBS, Bravo, FreeForm, QVC, MSNBC and much more. Prices start at $29.99 for the first month of service.
Please note: Pricing and channel availability depend on your location and TV market.
How to Watch Peach Bowl 2026 With Cable The Peach Bowl airs on ESPN. You can watch by tuning in through your cable TV provider, on ESPN.com or the ESPN mobile app with your cable TV account login — including streaming and traditional services such as DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Verizon, Xfinity and others.
Where to Buy Peach Bowl 2026 Tickets Online Want to watch the game in person? Tickets are available for the Peach Bowl at StubHub, Ticket Liquidator and Ticketmaster — prices depend on seat location.
One of the best deals on last-minute tickets right now is at TicketNetwork, which offers The Hollywood Reporter readers $150 off orders of $500 with promo code THR150 or $300 off orders that are $1,000 and up with code THR300.
Meanwhile, other deals on tickets can be found at Vivid Seats, where you can save $20 with code THR30; or at SeatGeek where you can use promo code HOLLYWOOD10 to save $10 on eligible purchases of $250 and up.