The road to the National Championship kicks off tonight with a thrilling matchup as No. 8 Oklahoma takes on No. 9 Alabama in the opening round of the 2025 College Football Playoff.

Expect Memorial Stadium in Norman, Oklahoma, to be electric as Brent Venables and his team aim to topple the Crimson Tide. The Sooners wrapped up their 2025 season with a 10-2 record, suffering defeats against Texas and Ole Miss. However, they closed the season strong with a four-game winning streak, including victories over ranked opponents such as No. 14 Tennessee, No. 4 Alabama, and No. 22 Missouri, alongside LSU.

Alabama concluded their regular season with a 10-3 record, having been bested by Florida State, Oklahoma, and No. 3 Georgia. Will the Crimson Tide manage to turn the tables on Oklahoma after their regular-season loss, or will the Sooners secure a spot in the next round? The outcome awaits!

Here’s how you can catch the live action of tonight’s clash between Alabama and Oklahoma online.

What Time Does Tonight’s Alabama vs. Oklahoma Game Start?

The game is set to kick off at 8:00 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on ABC and ESPN.

Where To Watch Alabama vs. Oklahoma Live Online:

If you have a valid cable login, you can watch Alabama/Oklahoma on the ESPN website, ABC app, or ABC.com. Another option is ESPN’s Unlimited bundle, which includes ESPN, Hulu, and Disney+ for $29.99/month for 12 months (or $29.99/month for just ESPN).

The only way to watch shows airing live without cable is by using a live TV streaming service. We recommend DIRECTV, which comes with a five-day free trial before payment begins.

DIRECTV offers a number of flexible subscription options, including Genre Packs, so you can best choose which streaming plans fit your needs and budget. Plans start at $49.99/month.

You can also stream college football games airing on ESPN and ABC live with an active subscription to fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, or Sling TV. FuboTV, YouTube TV, DIRECTV, and Hulu + Live TV offer free trials for new subscribers.

College Football Playoff 2025 Schedule:

Saturday, December 20:

• No. 10 Miami @ No. 7 Texas A&M: 12:00 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN
• No. 11 Tulane @ No. 6 Ole Miss: 3:30 p.m. ET on TNT, HBO Max, and truTV
• No. 12 James Madison @ No. 5 Oregon: 7:30 p.m. ET on TNT, HBO Max, and truTV

Wednesday, December 31:

• The Cotton Bowl: TBD @ No. 2 Ohio State (7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN)

• Thursday, January 1, 2026:

• The Orange Bowl: TBD @ No. 4 Texas Tech (12:00 p.m. ET on ESPN)
• The Rose Bowl: TBD @ No. 1 Indiana (4:00 p.m. ET on ESPN)
• The Sugar Bowl: TBD @ No. 3 Georgia (8:00 p.m. ET on ESPN)

Thursday, January 8, 2026:

Fiesta Bowl: TBD vs. TBD (7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN)

Friday, January 9, 2026:

Peach Bowl: TBD vs. TBD (7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN)

Monday, January 19, 2026:

College Football Playoff National Championship: TBD vs. TBD (7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN)