It’s almost Labor Day weekend, which means the official start of the 2025 college football season is upon us!
The long wait is nearly over. Stadiums are roaring back to life and rivalries are already heating up, Whether you’re tuning in to see your alma mater dominate or just love the energy of the season’s first matchups, you don’t want to miss a single play — and sometimes, it’s hard to figure out just how to tune in.
Luckily, Sling TV makes it easier than ever to catch every touchdown, tackle, and game-winning drive. With flexible packages and access to must-have sports channels like ESPN, ABC, FOX, and more, Sling puts you on the 50-yard line.
Here’s how to make the most of college football’s opening weekend, all from the comfort of your couch.
How to watch College Football on Sling TV
College football typically airs across CBS, FOX, ABC, NBC, ESPN, FS1, TNT, and college conference networks. Sling TV has three flexible plans with add-on options, all offering a different assortment of college football channels.
| Sling Plan | Included College Football Channels |
|---|---|
| Blue | ABC, NBC, FOX, and FS1 (add Sports Extra for Big Ten Network) |
| Orange | ESPN, ESPN2, and TNT (add Sports Extra for ACC Network, SEC Network, and ESPNU) |
| Blue + Orange | ABC, NBC, FOX, FS1, TNT, ESPN, ESPN2 (add Sports Extra for ACC Network, SEC Network, Big Ten Network, and ESPNU) |
If you want all of those channels to get the most college football, your best bet will likely be the Sling Orange + Blue with Sports Extra plan.
Sling TV plans and prices
Here’s an easy breakdown of the different plan types Sling TV offers.
| Orange | Blue | Orange & Blue | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly (pay per month) | $45.99/month ($56.99/month with Sports Extra) | $50.99/month ($56.99/month with Sports Extra) | $65.99/month ($75.99/month with Sports Extra) |
| Day pass (one-time charge, 24 hours of access) | $4.99 | – | – |
| Weekend pass (one-time charge, access Friday-Sunday) | $9.99 | – | – |
| Week pass (one-time charge, one week of access) | $14.99 | – | – |
| Five-month prepay (pay for five months at once, then monthly after) | $199.00 | $224.99 | $299.99 |
NCAAF Week 1 schedule on Sling
Thursday, Aug. 28 (all times listed in EST)
| Time | Channel | Sling Plan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise State Broncos vs. South Florida Bulls | 5:30 p.m. | ESPN | Orange or Orange & Blue |
| Ohio Bobcats vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights | 6 p.m. | Big Ten | Blue + Sports Extra or Orange & Blue + Sports Extra |
| East Carolina Panthers vs. North Carolina State Wolfpack | 7 p.m. | ACCN | Orange + Sports Extra or Orange & Blue + Sports Extra |
| Towson Tigers vs. Norfolk State Spartans | 7 p.m. | ESPNU | Orange + Sports Extra or Orange & Blue + Sports Extra |
| Central Arkansas Bears vs. Missouri Tigers | 7:30 p.m. | SEC | Orange + Sports Extra or Orange & Blue + Sports Extra |
| Buffalo Bulls vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers | 8 p.m. | FS1 | Blue or Orange & Blue |
| Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Cincinnati Bearcats | 9 p.m. ET | ESPN | Orange or Orange & Blue |
| Miami (OH) RedHawks vs. Wisconsin Badgers | 9 p.m. | Big Ten | Blue + Sports Extra or Orange & Blue + Sports Extra |
Friday, Aug. 29
| Time | Channel | Sling Plan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan Broncos vs. Michigan State Spartans | 7 p.m. | FS1 | Blue or Orange & Blue |
| Kennesaw State Owls vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons | 7 p.m. | ACCN | Orange + Sports Extra or Orange & Blue + Sports Extra |
| Appalachian State Mountaineers vs. Charlotte 49ers | 7 p.m. | ESPNU | Orange + Sports Extra or Orange & Blue + Sports Extra |
| Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. Colorado Buffaloes | 8 p.m. | ESPN | Orange or Orange & Blue |
| Auburn Tigers vs. Baylor Bears | 8 p.m. | FOX | Blue or Orange & Blue |
| Central Michigan Chippewas vs. San Jose State Spartans | 10:30 p.m. | FS1 | Blue or Orange & Blue |
Saturday, Aug. 30
| Time | Channel | Sling Plan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Longhorns vs. Ohio State Buckeyes | 12 p.m. | FOX | Blue or Orange & Blue |
| Syracuse Orange vs. Tennessee Volunteers | 12 p.m. | ABC | Blue or Orange & Blue |
| Duquesne Dukes vs. Pittsburgh Panthers | 12 p.m. | ACCN | Orange + Sports Extra or Orange & Blue + Sports Extra |
| Ball State Cardinals vs. Purdue Boilermakers | 12 p.m. | Big Ten | Blue + Sports Extra or Orange & Blue + Sports Extra |
| Northwestern Wildcats vs. Tulane Green Wave | 12 p.m. | ESPNU | Orange + Sports Extra or Orange & Blue + Sports Extra |
| Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles | 12 p.m. | ESPN | Orange or Orange & Blue |
| Toledo Rockets vs. Kentucky Wildcats | 12:45 p.m. | SEC | Orange + Sports Extra or Orange & Blue + Sports Extra |
| Old Dominion Monarchs vs. Indiana Hoosiers | 2:30 p.m. | FS1 | Blue or Orange & Blue |
| Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs. Louisville Cardinals | 3 p.m. | ACCN | Orange + Sports Extra or Orange & Blue + Sports Extra |
| Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Florida State Seminoles | 3:30 p.m. | ABC | Blue or Orange & Blue |
| South Dakota Coyotes vs. Iowa State Cyclones | 3:30 p.m. | FOX | Blue or Orange & Blue |
| Marshall Thundering Herd vs. Georgia Bulldogs | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN | Orange or Orange & Blue |
| Montana State Bobcats vs. Oregon Ducks | 4 p.m. | Big Ten | Blue + Sports Extra or Orange & Blue + Sports Extra |
| Howard Bison vs. Florida A&M Rattlers | 4 p.m. | ESPNU | Orange + Sports Extra or Orange & Blue + Sports Extra |
| Alabama A&M Bulldogs vs. Arkansas Razorbacks | 4:15 p.m. | SEC | Orange + Sports Extra or Orange & Blue + Sports Extra |
| Albany Great Danes vs. Iowa Hawkeyes | 6 p.m. | FS1 | Blue or Orange & Blue |
| Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs. Virginia Cavaliers | 6 p.m. | ACCN | Orange + Sports Extra or Orange & Blue + Sports Extra |
| Illinois State Redbirds vs. Oklahoma Sooners | 6 p.m. | SEC | Orange + Sports Extra or Orange & Blue + Sports Extra |
| Long Island University Sharks vs. Florida Gators | 7 p.m. | SEC | Orange + Sports Extra or Orange & Blue + Sports Extra |
| Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs. Vanderbilt Commodores | 7 p.m. | SEC | Orange + Sports Extra or Orange & Blue + Sports Extra |
| UTSA Roadrunners vs. Texas A&M Aggies | 7 p.m. | ESPN | Orange or Orange & Blue |
| Missouri State Bears vs. Southern California Trojans | 7:30 p.m. | Big Ten | Blue + Sports Extra or Orange & Blue + Sports Extra |
| New Mexico Lobos vs. Michigan Wolverines | 7:30 p.m. | NBC | Blue or Orange & Blue |
| Louisiana State Tigers vs. Clemson Tigers | 7:30 p.m. | ABC | Blue or Orange & Blue |
| Georgia State Panthers vs. Mississippi Rebels | 7:45 p.m. | SEC | Orange + Sports Extra or Orange & Blue + Sports Extra |
| East Texas A&M Lions vs. Southern Methodist Mustangs | 9 p.m. | ACCN | Orange + Sports Extra or Orange & Blue + Sports Extra |
| Georgia Southern Eagles vs. Fresno State Bulldogs | 9:30 p.m. | FS1 | Blue or Orange & Blue |
| Hawaii Rainbow Warriors vs. Arizona Wildcats | 10:30 p.m. | TNT | Orange or Orange & Blue |
| California Golden Bears vs. Oregon State Beavers | 10:30 p.m. | ESPN | Orange or Orange & Blue |
| Colorado State Rams vs. Washington Huskies | 11 p.m. | Big Ten | Blue + Sports Extra or Orange & Blue + Sports Extra |
| Utah Utes vs. UCLA Bruins | 11 p.m. | FOX | Blue or Orange & Blue |
Sunday, Aug. 31
| Time | Channel | Sling Plan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Tech Hokies vs. South Carolina Gamecocks | 3 p.m. | ESPN | Orange or Orange & Blue |
| Miles College Golden Bears vs. Virginia Union Panthers | 4 p.m. | NFL Network | Blue or Orange & Blue |
| Winston-Salem State Rams vs. Tuskegee Golden Tigers | 7 p.m. | ESPNU | Orange + Sports Extra or Orange & Blue + Sports Extra |
| Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Miami Hurricanes | 7:30 p.m. | ABC | Blue or Orange & Blue |
Monday, Sept. 1
| Texas Christian Horned Frogs vs. North Carolina Tar Heels | 8 p.m. | ESPN | Orange or Orange & Blue |
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