Want to watch college football this season? Here are your best options:
BEST FOR SINGLE GAME
FuboTV
7-day free trial, then $54.99/month for 1 month
Best for affordability
Sling
$20 for the first month, then $40/month
Best Bang For your Buck
Hulu + Live TV
Free 3-day trial, then $76.99/month
BEST INTRODUCTORY OFFER
YouTube TV
Free 5-day trial, then $49.99/month for your first 3 months
We don’t know about you, but we’re so glad that College football is back. Things kick off with Week 0 action before the first proper round of games in Week 1. The pick of the bunch is almost definitely the Aer Lingus College Football Classic, but don’t sleep on Hawai’i vs. Stanford.
We’re honestly not sure what to expect from this matchup, and that makes it all the more exciting. The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors are close favorites, but Stanford Cardinal will do everything they can to make a positive start to this new campaign.
If you want to watch Hawai’i vs. Stanford for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.
When is Hawai’i vs. Stanford?
Hawai’i vs. Stanford takes place at 7:30 p.m. ET on Aug. 23. This game takes place at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex.
How to watch Hawai’i vs. Stanford for free
Hawai’i vs. Stanford is broadcast on CBS. Fans can live stream this game on a wide range of recommended services, some of which include free trials so you can follow the action without actually spending anything.
Best for single game: FuboTV
Channels: ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPNews, Fox, FS1, FS2, Marquee Sports Network, Monumental Sports, NBC, NBCSN, Pac-12 Network, SEC Network, and The CW
FuboTV offers you more than 250 channels of live TV and provides the opportunity to watch on 10 screens at once, if that’s your thing. You can try FuboTV with a seven-day free trial period.
Fubo takes sports seriously, and that’s something we appreciate. With the Pro subscription, you get access to most college football broadcasts. But hardcore fans may want to consider upgrading to the Elite plan, which unlocks access to ESPNU, SEC Network, Pac-12 Network, and ACC Network. Either way, we suggest you test the waters for seven days before you make any sort of commitment.
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Best for affordability: Sling
Channels: ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPN 3, ESPNews, ESPN U, Fox, FS1, FS2, NBC, Pac-12 Network, SEC Network
Sling is a comprehensive sporting service that offers a whole host of benefits, but you do need to be careful when selecting a plan. The Orange and Blue packages give you access to FOX, NBC, ABC, ESPN, and more in local markets, but for access to ACC Network, SEC Network, Big Ten Network, and more, you’ll need the Sports Extra package. We recommend checking your local market to ensure you get access to the channels you actually need.
Best bang for your buck: Hulu + Live TV
Channels: ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS, ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPNews, ESPN U, Fox, FS1, FS2, NBC, and The CW
Hulu + Live TV is not exactly cheap, but it does offer good bang for your buck. You need to cough up $76.99 per month (after a three-day trial), but you get access to over 95 live TV channels, plus Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+ (all with ads). The included access to ESPN+ provides bonus access to even more college football games on top of live TV networks like ABC, FOX, ESPN, The CW, ACC Network, and more. Now that’s value.
Best introductory offer: YouTube TV
Channels: ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPNews, Fox, FS1, FS2, NBC, NBCSN, SEC Network, and The CW
YouTube TV provides access to over 100 live channels. Newsflash: that’s a lot. This huge list includes most of the channels you actually need to watch live college football, including NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, and ESPN, plus networks like FS1 and SEC Network. YouTube TV also offers that all-important free trial so you can watch select games without spending anything.
How to watch Hawai’i vs. Stanford from anywhere in the world
If you’re abroad for this fixture, you might need to use a VPN to unblock your favorite streaming service. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the U.S., meaning you can unblock live streams of college football from anywhere in the world.
Live stream Hawai’i vs. Stanford from anywhere in the world by following these simple steps:
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Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)
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Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)
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Open up the app and connect to a server in the U.S.
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Sign in to your favorite streaming service
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Watch Hawai’i vs. Stanford from anywhere in the world
ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport, for a number of reasons:
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Servers in 105 countries including the U.S.
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Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more
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Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure
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Fast connection speeds free from throttling
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Up to eight simultaneous connections
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30-day money-back guarantee
A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.95 (with money-back guarantee).
