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Dec 28, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; The Field Scovell Trophy sits on the desk before Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day and Missouri Tigers head coach Eliah Drinkwitz give a press conference prior to the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic at AT&T Stadium. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK

How to watch the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic 2025: Date, channel, and our predictions

Q: When is the Cotton Bowl?

The Cotton Bowl takes place on Friday, January 10th, 2025. Kickoff is at 6:30 p.m. ET.

Q: What teams will play in the Cotton Bowl 2025?

The Ohio State Buckeyes and Texas Longhorns will face off for the Cotton Bowl.

By Lara Vukelich | Last updated Jan 2, 2025 1:06 PM ET

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The Cotton Bowl, also called the Cotton Bowl Classic, has been around since 1937. The Dallas-area matchup always features two semi-finalist playoff teams. In 2025, the game will pit the winner of the Rose Bowl, Ohio State, against the winner of the Peach Bowl, Texas. The winner will advance to the championship game along with the winner of the Orange Bowl. You don’t need cable to watch the Cotton Bowl this year. If you can’t be at AT&T Stadium in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, you can tune into the game on ESPN.

Key Takeaways:

Cotton Bowl teams: Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Texas Longhorns
Cotton Bowl date: Friday, January 10
Cotton Bowl kickoff time: 7:30 ET
Cotton Bowl location: AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX

What channel is the Cotton Bowl on?

You can watch the Cotton Bowl on ESPN in 2025, or listen to it on ESPN Radio. If you’re in the area, you can attend the Cotton Bowl Live! Concert for free, which is held adjacent to AT&T Stadium.

Our prediction for the Cotton Bowl 2025

Ohio State has breezed through the quarterfinals and straight to the Cotton Bowl. Texas, on the other hand, has had a tougher go, with a narrow win over Arizona State in double overtime. While experts are predicting a close game, we’re predicting that the Buckeyes will continue on their hot streak for another win.

Best ways to stream the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic

Because the game is on ESPN, it’s pretty easy to catch the Cotton Bowl with either cable or a live TV streaming platform. Our favorite streaming services all offer the channel in at least one regular channel lineup.

Streaming service	Price	Offers Cotton Bowl
DIRECTV STREAM	$86.99	✓
Fubo	$84.99	✓
Hulu + Live TV	$82.99	✓
Sling TV	$45.99	✓
YouTube TV	$82.99	✓

Watch the 2025 Cotton Bowl on DIRECTV STREAM

Who is DIRECTV STREAM best for?

DIRECTV STREAM is known for its wealth of regional sports networks (RSNs), including FanDuel Sports channels (formerly Bally Sports). It has ESPN on all of its base channel plans, so watching the Cotton Bowl is easy. DIRECTV STREAM is also good for larger households, because you can have six unique profiles and stream on unlimited devices at home.

Pros	Cons
Regional sports networks Four channel packages to choose from Free trial	Limited channels on Entertainment package Higher prices than competitors

Watch the 2025 Cotton Bowl on Fubo

Who is Fubo best for?

Fubo is a great service for people who want a sports-focused streaming platform. The streaming service remains committed to its soccer origins, along with RSNs and professional sports networks. It’s the only option besides DIRECTV STREAM to carry regional FanDuel Sports channels in select plans. All three packages carry ESPN and the Cotton Bowl.

Pros	Cons
Pro soccer, baseball, football and basketball channels Regional sports networks Up to 10 simultaneous streams at home	No Warner Brothers Discovery channels No parental controls

Watch the 2025 Cotton Bowl on Hulu + Live TV

Who is Hulu + Live TV best for?

Hulu + Live TV has just a single base plan, but it offers a healthy balance of entertainment and sports content. In addition to carrying ESPN, the base plan has collegiate channels like Big Ten Network and SEC Network. Plus, all customers get the Hulu on-demand library, ESPN Plus and Disney Plus for free.

Pros	Cons
ESPN Plus included in bundle price Impressive on-demand library Easy to track favorite sports teams	Lacks some sports channels including RSNs Only one channel plan

Watch the 2025 Cotton Bowl on Sling TV

Who is Sling TV best for?

Sling TV has ESPN in its Sling Orange and Sling Orange & Sling Blue plans, and the Sling Blue plan carries channels like FS1 and NFL Network. You may or may not get local channels with Sling TV. This streaming service is best for people who prioritize an affordable base plan that can be customized with extras. The channel volume is low, but many basics are available.

Pros	Cons
Budget-friendly prices Discounted first month Lots of extras	Limited access to local channels No unlimited DVR

Watch the 2025 Cotton Bowl on YouTube TV

Who is YouTube TV best for?

YouTube TV has ESPN in its single base plan lineup, and a lot of unique sports viewing features. You can watch key plays, stats and fantasy football scores in real time. If you already get the NFL Sunday Ticket, you may prefer YouTube TV, because subscribers have historically been given a discount for the out-of-market game pass.

Pros	Cons
Real-time stats for live sporting events NFL Sunday Ticket discount Customizable channel guide	No MLB Network Only one channel plan

FAQ

When is the Cotton Bowl?

The Cotton Bowl takes place on Friday January 10th, 2025. Kickoff is at 6:30 p.m. ET.

What teams will play in the Cotton Bowl 2025?

The winners of the Rose Bowl and Peach Bowl will face off in the January Cotton Bowl.

Where is the Cotton Bowl located?

The Cotton Bowl takes place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, just west of Dallas.

Who won the Cotton Bowl in 2024?

The Missouri Tigers beat the Ohio State Buckeyes 14-3 in the 2024 Cotton Bowl Classic.

Lara Vukelich is a freelance writer based in San Diego, California. She has written for sites including Huffington Post, Expedia, Travelocity and CNET.