How to watch Ohio State Buckeyes football in 2025

Where to watch Ohio State Buckeyes football

Ohio State Buckeyes games will air nationally on NBC, CBS and Fox this fall. You’ll also find them on the Big Ten Network. Those channels can be found across all the major streaming platforms. 

Watch Ohio State Buckeyes football with DIRECTV STREAM

DIRECTV STREAM has all the channels you need for Ohio State Buckeyes football season. If you subscribe to the Choice plan or above, you’ll get NBC, CBS, Fox and Big Ten Network. Entertainment does not include Big Ten Network, but it does include all the rest. The Choice plan includes ESPN, ESPN2, FS1, and more college sports networks like ACC Network and SEC Network.

You’ll also get unlimited Cloud DVR included in all DIRECTV STREAM plans, but keep in mind that recordings are only stored for nine months. But that gives you plenty of time to record and watch the games if you’re not home when the Buckeyes play.

Watch Ohio State football with Hulu + Live TV

Hulu + Live TV also includes all the channels needed for Buckeyes games — as well as plenty more. The streamer includes NBC, CBS, Fox and Big Ten Network in its plans. The best value when it comes to Hulu + Live TV is the Disney Bundle, which is only $1 more than the base plan. This plan includes Hulu + Live TV, ESPN Plus and Disney Plus. That’s plenty of sports and entertainment to keep you busy! Don’t forget you’ll also get Hulu’s on-demand library of movies and TV shows, including Hulu Originals.

Hulu + Live TV also includes unlimited Cloud DVR with all of its subscription plans, and you can stream on two screens simultaneously in the house.

Watch Ohio State Buckeyes football with Sling TV 

With Sling TV, you get a lot for a low price. Sling Blue offers NBC and Fox but only in select locations. Be sure to enter your zip code on the homepage to see which channels you’ll get in your area. CBS is unfortunately not included in any of the Sling TV plans. 

If you want to keep the monthly price low, you don’t even need to consider including Sling Orange in your package for Buckeyes coverage. However, you’ll probably want the Sports Extra add-on to get Big Ten Network. This package also includes channels like ACC Network and SEC Network, so you can keep up with all the college football games.

If you do opt to add Sling Orange, you’ll get additional channels for news, sports and entertainment. You’ll also get 50 hours of Cloud DVR that you can upgrade to 200 hours for a small fee.

Watch Ohio State Buckeyes football with Fubo

All of Fubo’s plans include the channels you need for Ohio State Buckeyes games. Whether you opt for the base Essential plan or the top-of-the-line Elite plan, you’re getting NBC, CBS, Fox and Big Ten Network. Fubo also offers sports fans many other channels to enjoy, including ESPN, ESPN2, NFL Network, NHL Network and more. 

You’ll also get unlimited Cloud DVR included in any Fubo plan.

Watch Ohio State Buckeyes football with YouTube TV

YouTube TV offers all the channels you need to keep up with the Buckeyes this fall. NBC, CBS, Fox and Big Ten Network are included in the YouTube TV channel lineup. With your subscription, you get those, plus other sports channels like ESPN, FS1, FS2, NBA TV and more.

Customers will also get unlimited Cloud DVR with YouTube TV so you can record the games to watch whenever they want. Plus, the streaming service includes unique features you won’t find anywhere else, including Key Plays View, where you can nose in on the best plays of the game, and Stats View, where you can get insights on the game’s stats in real-time.

Ohio State Buckeyes football schedule

• Saturday, Aug. 31 @ 3:30 p.m. Ohio State vs. Akron CBS
• Saturday, Sept. 7 @ 7:30 p.m. Ohio State vs. Western Michigan Big Ten Network
• Saturday, Sept. 21 Time TBD Ohio State vs. Marshall
• Saturday, Sept. 28 Time TBD Ohio State at Michigan State
• Saturday, Oct. 5 Time TBD Ohio State vs. Iowa
• Saturday, Oct. 12 Time TBD Ohio State at Oregon
• Saturday, Oct. 26 Time TBD Ohio State vs. Nebraska
• Saturday, Nov. 2 Time TBD Ohio State at Penn State
• Saturday, Nov. 9 Time TBD Ohio State vs. Purdue
• Saturday, Nov. 16 Time TBD Ohio State at Northwestern
• Saturday, Nov. 23 Time TBD Ohio State vs. Indiana
• Saturday, Nov. 30 Time TBD Ohio State vs. Michigan Fox

*All game times are Eastern. See the full schedule here.

FAQ

How do I watch the Ohio State football game?

You can watch Ohio State football games on your favorite streaming services, including Sling TV, DIRECTV STREAM, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo and YouTube TV. The games air on NBC, CBS, Fox and Big Ten Network.

Can I watch Ohio State football on YouTube TV?

Yes, you can watch Ohio State football games on YouTube TV. Games will air on NBC, CBS, Fox and Big Ten Network, all of which are available on the streaming service’s base plan.

Is the Ohio State football game on Paramount Plus?

If you have a Paramount Plus subscription that includes the live feed of your local CBS station and the Buckeyes are playing on CBS, you will be able to watch the game.