College football returns this Saturday, Aug. 29, as North Carolina and TCU compete in the Aer Lingus College Classic at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland, with kickoff at 12 p.m. ET. The Tar Heels, led by Bill Belichick, will face the Horned Frogs in this international season opener.
The matchup will be broadcast on ESPN for U.S. audiences. For viewers without a traditional cable subscription, streaming options include DirecTV, Fubo, Sling, ESPN Unlimited, and Hulu + Live TV.
How to Watch the North Carolina vs. TCU Game Online
DirecTV
DirecTV includes ESPN in several packages, with the most affordable being the MySports Genre Pack at $69.99 per month. A five-day free trial is currently available for new subscribers.
Fubo
Fubo features ESPN across all of its plans, with subscriptions starting at $55.99 per month. New subscribers can receive a five-day free trial.
Sling
Sling provides a more affordable option for live ESPN streaming, with ESPN and ESPN2 included in the Orange plan starting at $45.99 per month. Short-term passes are also available, including a one-day pass for $4.99.
ESPN Unlimited
ESPN Unlimited provides access to live streams from across the network’s channels for $29.99 per month, or $299.99 annually. Currently, there is no free trial available for the service.
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV starts at $89.99 per month and includes 95+ live channels, along with access to Hulu’s on-demand library, Disney+, and ESPN Select. New subscribers can take advantage of a three-day free trial.
The game kicks off at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, Aug. 29, from Dublin, Ireland.
Game Predictions
According to DraftKings, TCU is currently favored to beat North Carolina by 8.5 points.
