Saturday sees a titanic NCAA basketball matchup between rivals Auburn and Alabama — here’s where you can stream the game without cable
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This weekend is delivering college basketball’s biggest game of the season, by far, when the No. 2 Alabama Crimson Tide host the No. 1 Auburn Tigers. It’s the first time in SEC basketball history that the top two teams have faced off during regular-season play — and they happen to be interstate rivals.
At a Glance: How to Watch Auburn vs. Alabama Game
Figuring out how to stream the Auburn vs. Alabama game? Read on. Below are a few of the best ways to watch Auburn vs. Alabama basketball without cable, including options with free trials to stream the game without paying.
How to Watch Auburn vs. Alabama Basketball Game Online
The Auburn vs. Alabama showdown is airing live on ESPN, but not ESPN+. If you don’t have cable, that means you’ll need to get a live TV streaming service that carries ESPN. Here are some of the best, including pricing and free trial details:
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream’s MySports package is now the best option for sports fans looking to watch games online. It carries ESPN to stream today’s Auburn vs. Alabama game, plus more than 25 other essential sports channels. The MySports plan starts with a five-day free trial and then costs $49.99 a month for the first three months. After that promotional period, the price increases to $69.99 a month.
Fubo
Fubo also carries ESPN, and you get a seven-day free trial to start. After the free trial, Fubo starts at $59.99 for the first month, and then $84.99 a month after that. Besides ESPN, you can get up to 290+ channels.
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV carries more than 95 live channels, including ESPN to watch the Auburn vs. Alabama basketball game. This one offers a three-day free trial to begin, and then plans start at $81.99 a month.
Sling
A more budget-friendly live TV streamer is Sling, which offers ESPN streams as part of its Orange plan. This package starts with a discounted month at $23 before the price goes up to $45.99 a month thereafter.
Stream Auburn vs. Alabama Basketball Game for Free
Use a free trial from DirecTV Stream, Fubo, or Hulu + Live TV to watch the Auburn vs. Alabama basketball game for free today.
Auburn vs. Alabama Game Date, Start Time
The Tigers face the Crimson Tide today, Saturday, Feb. 15 at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT.
Auburn vs. Alabama Odds
Oddsmakers are expecting a close game between Auburn and Alabama, giving the No. 2 Crimson Tide a slight edge in a 1.5-point spread (FanDuel).
