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Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith runs after a catch vs. Indiana

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) runs after making a catch during the NCAA football game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. Ohio State won 38-15. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

How to watch the Rose Bowl 2025: Channel, predictions, and where to stream

By Lara Vukelich | Last updated Dec 22, 2024 7:17 PM ET

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The historic Rose Bowl college football game has been around since 1902 and typically takes place on New Year’s Day. When January 1st is a Sunday, the game is pushed to January 2nd, but in 2025 the game will play as scheduled on the first day of the year. The Rose Bowl is held at a stadium of the same name in Pasadena, just outside of Los Angeles. In 2025, the participants will be the Big Ten Champions Oregon Ducks and the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Key Takeaways:

Rose Bowl teams: Oregon Ducks vs. TBD
Rose Bowl date: Wednesday, January 1st, 2025
Rose Bowl kickoff time: 1 p.m. PST
Rose Bowl location: Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena, CA

What channel is the Rose Bowl on?

The Rose Bowl game will air exclusively on ESPN in 2025. The Rose Parade takes place at 8 a.m. PST the same day. This event will air on channels and apps including ABC, NBC, Fubo, and PlutoTV; your broadcast options will depend on where you live.

Our prediction for the Rose Bowl game

Oregon is undefeated, arriving in mid-December with a 13-0 record. They also remain the top dog in the Big Ten Conference, making them a strong contender to win the Rose Bowl this year. They'll face the 11-2 Ohio State Buckeyes, also a top team favored by ESPN to win the national championship. Given that Oregon is tied with Texas for most favored to win the entire championship, they’ll be hard to topple in the Rose Bowl.

Best ways to stream the Rose Bowl by Prudential

ESPN is available with most major live TV streaming platforms, including our favorites. Even better, the channel is a part of regular lineups that don’t require a paid add-on.

Streaming Service	Starting Monthly Price	Offers Rose Bowl
DIRECTV STREAM	$86.99	✓
Fubo	$84.99	✓
Hulu + Live TV	$82.99	✓
Sling TV	$45.99	✓
YouTube TV	$82.99	✓

Stream the 2025 Rose Bowl on DIRECTV STREAM

Who is DIRECTV STREAM best for?

DIRECTV STREAM is ideal for people who care about local sports, because it has a lot of regional sports networks (RSNs), including FanDuel Sports channels, along with sports channels like MLB Network, NBA TV and more. It also provides four channel packages to choose from and the Rose Bowl airs on all of them. DIRECTV STREAM is also good for large families, because you can stream on as many devices as you want within the same home network.

Pros	Cons
Regional sports networks Large channel volume Unlimited streams in home network	Expensive Customer interface complaints

Stream the 2025 Rose Bowl on Fubo

Who is Fubo best for?

You can watch the Rose Bowl on all of Fubo’s three channel packages. While your networks will vary by location, Fubo plans tend to have bigger channel lineups than most competitors. It’s a great service for people who want a sports-focused streaming platform. Fubo started as a soccer-centered service and it still shows professional soccer, along with regional FanDuel Sports Networks and a ton of other league channels (ESPNU, Big Ten Network, SEC Network, ACCN and NFL Network, among others.)

Pros	Cons
Sports-centered channel lineup Free trial Up to 10 simultaneous streams at home	No Warner Brothers Discovery channels Some regional restrictions for local channels

Stream the 2025 Rose Bowl on Hulu + Live TV

Who is Hulu + Live TV best for?

Hulu + Live TV is a good fit for people who want a balance of entertainment, news and sports. In addition to channels like ESPN and NFL Network, you’ll get the entire Hulu on-demand library with Hulu Originals and more. Plus, you get ESPN Plus and Disney Plus for free.

Pros	Cons
ESPN Plus included Huge on-demand library Local channels	No NBA TV Only one channel package option

Stream the 2025 Rose Bowl on Sling TV

Who is Sling TV best for?

Sling TV has ESPN in the Sling Orange and Sling Orange & Sling Blue plans. Overall, the streaming platform is best for people who care more about price than a long channel list. You may or may not get local channels with Sling TV; however, you can customize your plan with a lot of available paid extras.

Pros	Cons
Affordable plan options Basic sports networks available Lots of extras	Small channel lineups Local channel availability is limited No unlimited DVR

Stream the 2025 Rose Bowl on YouTube TV

Who is YouTube TV best for?

YouTube TV has ESPN in its regular lineup, along with a variety of other sports networks for professional and college games, including NFL Network and Big Ten Network. It could be a good fit for people who are committed to NFL Sunday Ticket, since YouTube TV subscribers usually get a discount. The channel list is also generous and its possible to log in away from home.

Pros	Cons
Real-time stats and key plays views for live sports NFL Sunday Ticket discount Customizable channel guide	No MLB Network Only one channel plan

FAQ

When is the Rose Bowl?

The Rose Bowl takes place on January 1st, 2025. The annual game always takes place on New Year’s Day unless it falls on a Sunday.

What teams will play in the Rose Bowl 2025?

The 2025 Rose Bowl will feature Oregon against Ohio State.

Where is the Rose Bowl?

The Rose Bowl takes place in Pasadena, CA at the Rose Bowl stadium.

Who won the Rose Bowl in 2024?

The Michigan Wolverines defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide 27-20 in the 2024 Rose Bowl.

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