After a disappointing early end to the 2023 campaign, Georgia Bulldogs fans are rabid with anticipation for the season. This year’s expanded College Football Playoff offers even more leeway for the former two-time champs to take back the title this year.
Expectations are once again high for Georgia heading into a fresh season, and die-hard Bulldogs fans won’t want to miss a minute of the action. Here’s a look at the channels you’ll need and all of the live TV streaming platforms that carry them so you don’t have to miss Georgia Bulldogs games.
With the recent split between CBS and the SEC, fans have a smaller list of options for catching the Bulldogs this season. Still, Georgia football is always a marquee event, so you can count on ESPN to prioritize these games on its main outlets: ABC, ESPN and SEC Network. Additionally, the Bulldogs will be featured occasionally on ESPN3 and SEC Network. Here’s where you’ll find these channels across the major live TV streaming services:
DIRECTV STREAM | Hulu + Live TV | Sling TV |
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ABC |
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ESPN |
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ESPN3 |
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SEC Network |
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*Local channels only available in select locations |
DIRECTV STREAM is the most expensive option for keeping up with the Bulldogs this year, but it may be the best choice for fans who want a full slate of national and regional sports coverage. DIRECTV STREAM offers four plans, and all but the basic level include regional sports networks (RSNs) alongside many of the top national networks.
For Bulldogs fans, our top pick is the Choice plan. This plan includes your local RSNs, ESPN, SEC Network and ABC. You’ll also get access to other major sports channels like ACCN, Big 10 Network, ESPNU, Fox Sports 1 (FS1) and more.
Whichever DIRECTV STREAM plan you choose, you’ll get unlimited cloud DVR storage and no cap on simultaneous streams at home. That makes it the ideal choice for large families or those with busy schedules who may want to watch the big game after it airs.
Are you looking for a good mix of live sports and on-demand entertainment? Then Hulu + Live TV might be your best bet for streaming Bulldogs games and much more.
For the money, it doesn’t get much better than Hulu’s entertainment mix. You’ll get more than 95 live TV channels — including ESPN, ABC and SEC Network — plus full access to Hulu’s on-demand library of shows and movies. You’ll also have access to the full Disney Plus library and more live sports on ESPN Plus.
Hulu’s biggest shortcoming is that it doesn’t include many RSNs, making it a bit of a let-down for those who want to follow their local teams. Nonetheless, with unlimited cloud DVR storage and plenty of college football action, this is one of the best options for Bulldogs fans.
Sling TV offers one of the more affordable options for Bulldogs fans to keep up with the action, but it requires a little work to put together the ideal Sling TV package to catch as many games as possible. Sling TV’s streamlined channel lineup is split into three different plans, with some overlap and distinctions across the packages.
For your best chance of catching Georgia football, we recommend the Sling Orange & Blue plan, which includes ESPN, ESPN3 and (in some markets) ABC. You can then add the Sports Extra package for $15 a month to get SEC Network, plus a whole lot more college football action on channels like ACCN and ESPNU.
All Sling TV plans come with 50 hours of cloud DVR storage, and this is the only streaming service to offer ESPN3.
Overall, Fubo is the best streaming service for sports fans who want to keep up with a wide range of national, international and local coverage. The Pro plan features more than 30 sports channels, including RSNs. And for Bulldogs fans, you’ll get ABC, ESPN and SEC Network included. Note that a fee may be applied for any packages that include regional sports networks.
Fubo also offers a wide range of add-ons or plan upgrades for even more sports and entertainment. Its top-tier plan offers over 255 channels, including more than 130 events in 4K and Paramount Plus with SHOWTIME. Fubo’s add-ons come in many different styles, many of which are geared toward sports fans.
All Fubo plans also come with unlimited cloud DVR recording and up to 10 simultaneous streams on your home network. The only major downside of this option? You’ll have to go without some big-name networks like TBS, TNT, BBC and CNN.
YouTube TV is another excellent option for Georgia fans. There is only one YouTube TV plan and it features ABC, ESPN and SEC Network — everything you need to keep up with the action this season.
That’s not all, though. YouTube TV boasts a channel lineup of more than 110 channels, including more than a dozen major sports networks. It also offers a huge selection of add-ons, including everything from NFL Sunday Ticket to niche offerings like Acorn TV. If you’re looking for a more straightforward replacement for cable, YouTube TV offers the most comparable channel lineup, along with unlimited cloud DVR storage.
Like Hulu + Live TV and Sling, YouTube TV doesn’t offer RSNs, so you’ll need an additional subscription to access your favorite local teams.
If you’re looking for a simple, low-cost option for following some of the Bulldogs action this season, check out ESPN Plus. For a low cost, this over-the-top platform gives you access to tons of live sports, documentaries and analysis.
ESPN Plus features a wide range of pro and college sports action, including not only college football but NHL games, MLB games, Premier League Soccer, UFC fighting and more. This season, some Bulldogs games on SEC Network will be simulcast on ESPN Plus.
The Bulldogs officially kick off their campaign on Aug. 31, with the action moved from Athens to Atlanta for a marquee showdown against Clemson. Here’s a full list of Georgia’s scheduled matchups for the regular season:
*All game times are Eastern.
In 2024, the Bulldogs will be featured primarily on ESPN, ABC and SEC Network. You can also find some games on ESPN3 with Sling TV, or on ESPN Plus, which requires its own subscription.
Yes, YouTube TV will air all Georgia Bulldogs games. You don’t need any upgrades or add-ons to watch ABC, ESPN or SEC Network, the main Bulldogs channels.
Yes, several Bulldogs games will air on ABC, which is free with an over-the-air antenna and available on most live TV streaming services. You can also catch some Georgia games on ESPN Plus, which is separate from your cable plan.