Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Penn State Nittany Lions: Here’s How to Watch the Orange Bowl Online for Free

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The Orange Bowl, which is also the Playoff (CFP) semifinal, features two NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision powerhouses looking to advance to the big CFP National Championship game. But first, the Fighting Irish and the Nittany Lions battle each other for a chance to win it all.

The No. 7-ranked Notre Dame (13-1) take on the No. 6-ranked Penn State (13-2) at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Thursday, Jan. 9.

When Does Notre Dame vs. Penn State Start?

The Notre Dame vs. Penn State game broadcasts live, with kickoff at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT. The game airs on ESPN.

Where to Watch Notre Dame vs. Penn State for Free

For cord-cutters, there are a few ways to watch Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Penn State Nittany Lions — especially if you want to watch for free. DirecTV Stream has a five-day free trial, while other streaming services — such as Hulu + Live TV — also offer a free trial so you can watch ESPN for free.

Keep reading for more details on how to watch the Notre Dame-Penn State game with DirecTV Stream and Hulu + Live TV.

How to Watch Notre Dame vs. Penn State With DirecTV Stream

A subscription to DirecTV Stream — which comes with ESPN for Notre Dame vs. Penn State — gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels, starting at $74.99 per month. The service even offers a five-day free trial to watch for free if you sign up now.

You can watch local networks such as NBC, ABC, Fox, and PBS, while you can also watch many cable networks, including FS1, Lifetime, FX, AMC, A&E, Bravo, BET, MTV, Paramount Network, Cartoon Network, VH1, Fuse, CNN, Food Network, CNBC and many others.

How to Watch Notre Dame vs. Penn State With Hulu + Live TV

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Penn State Nittany Lions game on ESPN is available to watch with Hulu + Live TV too. Prices for the cable alternative start at $82.99 per month, while each plan comes with Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN+ at no additional cost.

Hulu + Live TV might be best for those who want all of these streaming services together in one bundle. It also features many other networks, including ABC, Hallmark Channel, BET, CMT, Disney Channel, NBC, Fox Sports and more.

Who Is Performing During Notre Dame vs. Penn State Halftime Show?

While the Band of the Fighting Irish and the Penn State Blue Band marching bands are in attendance at the Orange Bowl, Academy of Country Music Award-winner Nate Smith is set to headline the 2025 Capital One Halftime Show. Additionally, recording artists Lauren Alaina, Fitz and The Tantrums, Walker Hayes, Gavin DeGraw, Flo Rida and Andy Grammer are also scheduled to perform.

How to Buy Notre Dame vs. Penn State Tickets Online

Want to attend the Notre Dame-Penn State game in person? There are still last-minute tickets to the Orange Bowl game available via Vivid Seats (get $20 off purchases of $200 and over with code BB2024), SeatGeek (your first purchases can get $10 off ticket order $250 and with code BILLBOARD10), StubHub and GameTime (score $20 off ticket orders of $150 and over with code SAVE20). Prices vary depending on the city and seats available.

Moreover, you can save $150 off when you spend $500 with promo code BILLBOARD150, or $300 off when you spend $1,000 with promo code BILLBOARD300 at TicketNetwork.com.

Starting at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT, Orange Bowl 2025: Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Penn State Nittany Lions broadcasts on ESPN. It’s also available to livestream on DirecTV Stream for free on Thursday, Jan. 9.

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