How to watch the 2024 College Football Playoffs: online

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The 2024 College Football Playoffs are here, delivering something that fans of the sport have never had before: a 12-team playoff field. This much anticipated event is going to be a must-watch event for all college football fans, whether your school is involved or not, as more teams than ever are going to get the chance to prove they’re the best on the field. And we’ve got everything you need to know about how to watch the 2024 College Football Playoff right here.

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We're down to the final four, as Penn State takes on Notre Dame (as both teams look to win their first national title since the 1980s) and Ohio States plays Texas in an exciting matchup

On the way to crowning a champ, what upsets, incredible performances and thrilling endings lie in store? You’ll have to watch to find out. Here’s how.

How to watch 2024 College Football Playoff in the US

All college football playoff quarterfinal games are going to air on ESPN. ESPN is available through traditional pay-TV providers or live TV streaming services (Fubo, Hulu with Live TV, Sling TV, YouTube TV). If you subscribe to any of these services, you can also watch the games through the ESPN website or app if you’re on the move.

How to watch 2024 College Football Playoff in the UK

Sky Sports is going to air the 2024 College Football playoffs for interested fans in the UK on its Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports NFL channels.

The only game that looks to be available at this time is the first round Indiana vs Notre Dame game, which airs on Saturday, December 21, at 1 am in the UK.

In order to watch the game you must have a Sky Sports subscription, which is available through a Sky TV package.

How to watch 2024 College Football Playoffs from anywhere

If you're going to be away from your normal TV set-up but still want to watch the 2024 College Football Playoff online, you might run into some problems as many streaming services are geo-blocked to specific locations. Thankfully, you can solve this exact issue with a Virtual Private Network (VPN).

A VPN lets you change your IP address to the right location of your chosen streaming services, meaning you can tune in to your favorite shows or other content even if you're not there. Our favorite is NordVPN.