The Tennessee vs Alabama rivalry is back in its familiar spot on the calendar, and this year’s Third Saturday in October showdown arrives with a clear viewing answer for fans: it airs on ABC on Oct. 17 at 12:30 p.m. PT/3:30 p.m. ET.
That makes the Tennessee-Alabama SEC showdown easy to plan around, whether you are watching on television or looking for a legal streaming option. The broadcast window is straightforward, and so are the main ways to access the game live.
When does Tennessee vs Alabama start?
The game is scheduled for Oct. 17, with kickoff set for 12:30 p.m. PT and 3:30 p.m. ET. For viewers on the East Coast, that means an afternoon slot on Saturday; for West Coast fans, it lands at lunchtime.
What channel is the game on?
ABC will carry Tennessee vs Alabama, giving the rivalry a national television platform. For a matchup with this much history attached to it, that means the audience should be as broad as the stakes.
How can fans stream the game?
ABC is available through several live TV streaming services, including DirecTV, Fubo, Sling, Hulu + Live TV and Unlimited. The listed options include a five-day free trial with Fubo, a three-day free trial with DirecTV and Fubo, and pricing that starts at $20.99 per month, $54.99 for the first month and then $64.99 monthly thereafter, $19.99 per month, $45.99 per month, $60.99 per month, and $89.99 per month depending on the service and plan.
For fans of Tennessee and Alabama, the setup is simple: the rivalry is locked in for Oct. 17, ABC has the broadcast, and multiple streaming routes are available if you are not watching on cable. In a game this recognizable, the only real question left is how you plan to tune in.
