As we welcome 2026, the excitement is palpable with three thrilling College Football Playoff bowl games on the horizon!

First on the agenda, the action kicks off at Hard Rock Stadium in Florida, where the No. 4 Texas Tech team will face off against the No. 5 Oregon squad in a highly anticipated Orange Bowl showdown. Following this, the historic Rose Bowl in Pasadena sets the stage for a clash between No. 1 Indiana and No. 9 Alabama, with Indiana, under Curt Cignetti’s guidance, aiming to secure a spot in the final four. Lastly, the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans will host No. 3 Georgia against No. 6 Ole Miss, rounding out this exciting trio of games.

The College Football Playoff doesn’t stop there. The semifinals are scheduled to continue on Thursday, January 8, with the Fiesta Bowl at 7:30 p.m. ET, followed by the Peach Bowl on Friday, January 9, also at 7:30 p.m. ET. Both semifinals will be broadcast on ESPN. The grand finale, the CFP National Championship, is set for Monday, January 19, at 7:30 p.m. ET, promising an unforgettable showdown.

If you’re wondering how to catch all the action online, we’ve got you covered. The thrilling tripleheader begins on Thursday at 12:00 p.m. ET with the Orange Bowl featuring Oregon against Texas Tech. The excitement continues with Alabama taking on Indiana in the Rose Bowl at 4:00 p.m. ET, and the day concludes with Georgia battling Ole Miss in the Sugar Bowl at 8:00 p.m. ET.

What Time/Channels Are The College Football Bowl Games On Today (January 1)?

Thursday’s college football tripleheader begins with No. 5 Oregon and No. 4 Texas Tech squaring off in the Orange Bowl at 12:00 p.m. ET. Up next, No. 9 Alabama battles No. 1 Indiana in the Rose Bowl (4:00 p.m. ET), followed by No. 3 Georgia vs. No. 6 Ole Miss in the Sugar Bowl (8:00 p.m. ET).

All three games will air on ESPN.

Oregon vs. Texas Tech, Alabama vs. Indiana, and Georgia vs. Ole Miss: Channels, Start Times, Where To Watch:

If you have a valid cable login, you can watch all three bowl games live on ESPN or the ESPN website. 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. Our favorite is 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.

How To Watch Today’s College Football Games Live Online Without Cable:

You can also stream today’s games live with an active subscription to fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, or Sling TV. FuboTV, YouTube TV, and Hulu + Live TV offer free trials for new subscribers.