How to watch Notre Dame football in 2025

Notre Dame football schedule

Notre Dame is one of three teams to compete as Independent in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). Each season they play five games against teams from the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).

Where to watch Notre Dame football

Since Notre Dame doesn’t belong to a conference, games mostly air on local channels instead of a collegiate cable network. Some games are also on Peacock, which must be purchased independently.

Watch Notre Dame football with DIRECTV STREAM

DIRECTV STREAM is a great option for people who want to maximize their channels and don’t mind paying a little more than they might with other livestreaming platforms. Sports fans benefit from having the Choice plan or above, where you’ll find channel lists packed with sports basics and regional sports networks (RSNs). DIRECTV STREAM is one of just two providers on our list to carry Bally Sports channels. Of note for Notre Dame fans, the Choice plan has all local networks and ESPN.

Other important channels on DIRECTV STREAM include ESPN2, Big Ten Network, SEC Network, NFL Network, NHL Network, NBA TV, Fox Sports 1 (FS1) and Fox Sports 2 (FS1). The platform also has a Sports Pack, but many of these channels are included in your lineup in the Ultimate and Premier packages. You can stream simultaneously on an unlimited number of devices at home and you’ll have unlimited cloud DVR space.

Watch Notre Dame football with Hulu + Live TV

Hulu + Live TV has a base package with 95+ channels. You can remove the ads from the Hulu on-demand library for an extra cost. If you choose the bundle option, you’ll also get access to ESPN Plus with your Hulu subscription. ESPN Plus carries additional college football games and highlights. Your channel guide will include all local channels, ESPN, ESPN2, ACCN, FS1, FS2, NFL Network, MLB Network, TNT and SEC Network.

If you need more sports content, consider getting the paid Sports add-on. This is where you can get NFL RedZone, FanDuel TV, FanDuel Racing, MAVTV, Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel. All customers get unlimited cloud DVR and two simultaneous streams.

Watch Notre Dame football with Sling TV

Sling TV has ABC and NBC in some markets, but doesn’t yet carry CBS. Subscribers in places like Chicago, Los Angeles and Philadelphia can get both ABC and NBC. NBC is available in more markets than NBC, and Fox is also offered in some places. If you get local channels, your subscription cost will be slightly higher. You can also get a free HD antenna from Sling TV to access local channels for free if you don’t live in an area where locals are available. To get ESPN, you’ll need Sling Orange or Sling Orange & Blue. Meanwhile, Sling Blue & Sling Orange & Blue have FS1 and the NFL Network.

Sling TV is the most affordable platform but it doesn’t have a ton of channels. You can expand your list a bit with the Sports Extra. With this paid add-on, you’ll have ACCN, SEC Network, MLB Network Strike Zone, NHL Network, NBA TV, Tennis Channel, NFL RedZone and Golf Channel. You can record Notre Dame football games using 50 hours of DVR space, or 200 hours with an upgrade. Sling Orange has just one stream, Sling Blue has three simultaneous streams and Sling Orange & Blue gives customers four simultaneous streams.

Watch Notre Dame football with Fubo

Fubo is a good cable replacement for Notre Dame football fans, no matter which of the three plans you choose. The Pro plan, has all the local channels and ESPN for Fighting Irish football. Other essential sports channels on Fubo include ESPN2, Boxing TV, FS1, FS2, NFL Network, Marquee Sports Network, Fubo Sports and Golf Channel.

Fubo is the only other streaming platform to carry Bally Sports networks, which is good news for fans who love hometown sports. Add the Sports Lite add-on to any of Fubo's plans, and now you’ll have ACCN, MLB Network, MLB Strikezone, NHL Network and NBA TV. Fubo also has a Sports Plus with NFL RedZone extra with additional channels like NFL RedZone, ESPNU and Pickle TV. Fubo allows streaming on up to 10 devices at once within your home network and three streams away from home with any plan. You also get unlimited DVR space.

Watch Notre Dame football with YouTube TV

YouTube TV has just one base plan available, but it comes with plenty of sports channels plus unique sports viewing features. If you turn on a Notre Dame game at halftime, you can use the Key Plays and Stats views to catch up. You can also track fantasy football numbers. YouTube TV has all local channels and ESPN, ESPN2, FS1, FS2, SEC Network, ACCN, Big Ten Network and Tennis Channel. Starting in September, YouTube TV is the only place to get the NFL Season Ticket for out-of-market games and existing YouTube TV subscribers get a significant discount.  

If you still don’t have enough channels, the YouTube TV Sports Plus add-on expands your channel guide. Featured channels include NFL RedZone, Fox Soccer Plus, Impact Wrestling, FanDuel TV, and Fight Network. YouTube TV offers all customers unlimited cloud DVR storage space and three simultaneous streams.

FAQ

How can I watch the Notre Dame football game today?

Notre Dame games air on a number of channels. Games will either be on ABC, NBC, CBS or ESPN. One game is exclusive to Peacock. 

Is Notre Dame football only on Peacock?

For the 2024-2025 season, the Louisville game on Saturday, September 28 is exclusive to Peacock. Some other games are on Peacock and NBC simultaneously. 

Can I watch Notre Dame football on Hulu?

You can watch Notre Dame football if you have Hulu + Live TV. The platform has all local channels, plus ESPN.