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Quick Answer: Fans can watch the 2024 Sugar Bowl with a free trial to DirecTV Stream or fuboTV.
The first day of 2024 will end on a high note with the 2024 Sugar Bowl going down this evening. This year’s edition of the New Orleans bowl game sees the No. 2 Washington Huskies facing off against the No. 3 Texas Longhorns for a spot in the CFP National Championship.
If you’re looking to watch the Sugar Bowl online tonight, read on. We’ve put together a quick guide on how to livestream the Texas vs. Washington game without cable, including a (legal) way to watch the game without paying.
How to Watch the Sugar Bowl Online Without Cable
The 2024 Sugar Bowl will be broadcast by ESPN, but cord-cutters can watch the game without cable with a live TV streaming service. Below are some of the best live TV streaming services that carry ESPN, including a couple with free trials.
Stream the Sugar Bowl on DirecTV Stream
The best live TV streaming service for sports, in our opinion, is DirecTV Stream. Their most affordable package, the Entertainment plan, carries ESPN for a Sugar Bowl livestream and over 75 other popular channels. DirecTV Stream subscriptions start with a five-day free trial, and then payment kicks in at $69.98 a month for two months. After those two months, the price increases to $79.99 a month.
Stream the Sugar Bowl on fuboTV
Another great live TV streaming service with a free trial is fuboTV, which carries ESPN in all of its packages. You get a free trial to start with, and then you’ll also get a discount on your first month that brings the bill down to $54.99. After those deals are over, the price levels out at $74.99 a month for the most affordable package.
Stream the Sugar Bowl on Sling
If you’re looking to keep your live TV subscription after the Sugar Bowl, consider a more affordable option like Sling. You’ll be able to get ESPN livestreams in Sling’s Orange package, which starts at $40 a month and comes with a deal that cuts your first bill in half. Besides ESPN, Sling Orange carries 31 other TV channels.
Stream the Sugar Bowl on Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV is great for cleaning up your streaming subscription bills. The service costs $76.99 a month, and gets you access to more than 90 live TV channels (including ESPN to watch the Sugar Bowl), Hulu’s on-demand library, ESPN+, and Disney+. There’s no free trial, sadly, but we think it’s still a good deal.
Stream the Sugar Bowl for Free
Want to watch the Sugar Bowl for free (legally)? You’re in luck. Thanks to the free trials from DirecTV Stream and fuboTV, you can use them to watch the game without paying. Just remember to cancel your free trial before it’s over to avoid being charged. As long as you do that, you’ll be able to watch Texas vs. Washington for free.
When is the Texas vs. Washington Sugar Bowl? 2024 Date, Time
The 2024 Sugar Bowl between Texas and Washington is happening on Monday, Jan. 1. The game is scheduled to kick off at 8:45 p.m. ET / 5:45 p.m. PT.
Texas vs. Washington Odds
Tonight’s second playoff game is expected to be a very close one. As of writing, Vegas has Texas as the slight favorite in a 4.5-point spread with -188 moneyline.
The Huskies and the Longhorns have both had fantastic seasons, and they’ve done so under relatively fresh coaches — neither of whom have made it to the CFP National Championship. Under coach Kalen DeBoer, Washington has gone undefeated this season, racking up 20 straight wins (the longest active winning streak in the nation). Texas’ coach Steve Sarkisian, on the other hand, has managed to turn around the program in three years, earning their first Big 12 Championship since 2009 and first-ever spot in the CFP.
Be sure to get a free trial to DirecTV Stream or fuboTV to catch the Sugar Bowl online for free tonight.
