Army vs Navy: How to watch NCAAF today, start time, channel and more

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FOXBOROUGH, MA - DECEMBER 09: Army Black Knights running back Kanye Udoh (26) is pursued by Navy Midshipmen's defense Mbiti Williams Jr. (7) during the 124th Army-Navy football game on December 9, 2023 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA. (Photo by M. Anthony Nesmith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

The Army Black Knights will face the Navy Midshipmen for a historic 125th game this Saturday, here’s how to watch. (M. Anthony Nesmith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

The Army vs. Navy football game, which typically marks the end of the college regular season, will be held this weekend. The rivalry on the field between the Army Black Knights and the Navy Midshipmen is one of the longest in NCAAF history; this weekend’s game will be the 125th meeting between the two teams since their first game in 1890. The two teams will meet Saturday at Northwest Stadium, home of the Washington Commanders, in a game that will be televised on CBS and Paramount+.

Here’s how to watch the Army vs Navy match this afternoon and stay tuned with live day-by-day updates here.

Date: Saturday 14 Dec

Time: 3 p.m. ET

Location: Northwest Stadium, Landover, MD

TV channel: CBS

Streaming: Paramount+, Fubo, DirecTV, YouTube TV and more

You can watch coverage of this weekend’s Army vs Navy game starting at 15 ET on CBS.

You can tune in to the Army vs Navy game on Paramount+ (only with Paramount with SHOWTIME plan) and on CBS, which is carried by multiple platforms including Fubo TV, DirecTV and YouTube TV.

Paramount+ gives subscribers access to NCAAF and NFL games on CBS. Plus, the platform is great for fans of Champions League football, Star Trek, Survivor, The Challenge and so much more.

Unlike many other streaming services these days, Paramount+ still offers a one-week free trial — so new subscribers can sign up to watch this weekend and check out the rest of the Paramount+ library completely free for seven days.

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(fubo)

Fubo TV gives you access to ESPN, Fox, ABC, CBS, NFL Network and 100+ more live channels. At $80/month, the live TV streaming service is certainly a big investment for football fans, but it’s one of the most comprehensive ways to catch tons of NCAA games this season, and it still gives you big savings compared to a traditional cable package. Fubo subscribers also get 1000 hours of cloud DVR storage. The platform also offers a free trial so you can catch some preseason games risk-free.

The platform also offers a free trial so you can catch some games risk-free. Right now you can get $30 off any Fubo level in your first month.

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All times eastern

Friday 13 Dec

Idaho at Montana State (FCS Quarterfinals) | 21.00 | ESPN

Saturday 14 Dec

South Carolina State vs. Jackson State (Celebration Bowl) | 12.00 | ABC
Incarnate Word at South Dakota State (FCS Quarterfinals) | 12.00 | ESPN
Minnesota State at Valdosta State (DII Semifinals) | 12.00 | ESPN+
Bethel (MN) at Susquehanna (DIII Quarterfinals) | 12.00 | ESPN+
Mary-Hardin Baylor at Johns Hopkins (DIII Quarterfinals) | 12.00 | ESPN+
Springfield at North Central (Ill.) (DIII Quarterfinals) | 13.00 | ESPN+
Mount Union at Salisbury (DIII Quarterfinals) | 13.00 | ESPN+
Navy at No. 22 Army (Northwest Stadium in Landover, MD) | 15.00 | CBS
UC Davis at South Dakota (FCS Quarterfinals) | 15.00 | ESPN+
Mercer at North Dakota State (FCS Quarterfinals) | 15:30 | ABC
Slippery Rock at Ferris State (DII Semifinals) | 15:30 | ESPN+
South Alabama vs. Western Michigan (Veterans Bowl Salute) | 21.00 | ESPN

NCAA football games are broadcast across a wide variety of channels, from mainstream cable networks, including the full ESPN suite (that’s ESPN2 and ESPNU as well), Fox and FS1, ABC, NBC and CBS to CBSSN, Big Ten Network, SEC Network, ACC Network and more.

Overwhelmed? You are not alone. Here’s a rundown of the platforms we recommend checking out ahead of the 2024 NCAA football season, so come game time, tuning in to your favorite team’s game will be as easy as turning on the TV…

(DirecTV)

DirecTV Stream’s Choice tier (currently $105.98/month with fees) gives you access to all the usual football suspects: NFL Network, ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox. The Plus Choice tier gives you CBSSN, FS1, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, SEC Network and plenty of local RSNs. The best part is that you can currently try all of this for free. So if you’re interested in trying out a live TV streaming service for football season but aren’t ready to commit, we recommend starting with DirecTV Stream.

You also get unlimited Cloud DVR storage included with whichever DirecTV package you choose.

Benefits

  • Full package free trial available
  • Many local RSNs included
  • Unlimited Cloud DVR
Disadvantages

  • Cost
  • ABC and ESPN are currently not included

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(fubo)

Fubo TV gives you access to ESPN, Fox, ABC, CBS, NBC and 100+ more live channels. Starting at $80/month, the live TV streaming service is definitely pricey (but definitely not the most expensive option on this list), but offers almost every channel you need to watch both the NCAA football season and the 2024 NFL season. Fubo subscribers also get 1000 hours of cloud DVR storage. The platform also offers a free trial period.

Benefits

  • Full package free trial available
  • 1000 hours of cloud DVR storage

Try for free at Fubo