Duke’s Mayo Bowl: How and Where to Stream the Game Live Without Cable

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Written by Frank Moraes Senior Content Editor

I’m looking forward to watching the Duke’s Mayo Bowl on December 27th at 5:30 pm (EST), featuring North Carolina vs West Virginia. As a college football fan, this match-up has me excited. Regardless of who might be expected to play or win, I know this will be a game worth watching.

If you don’t have cable, you can learn how to watch Duke’s Mayo Bowl online without cable.

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This is the first year of the Duke’s Mayo Bowl. Before, it was referred to as the Belk Bowl. Before that it was the Meineke Car Care Bowl and originally the Continental Tire Bowl.

Most of the college bowl games will air on ESPN. Luckily, this is one of the easiest channels to get without cable. In the following sections of this article you’ll find out all the details you need to stream the Duke’s Mayo Bowl without cable.

You’ll be all set to choose a service, sign up, and watch the game by the end of this guide.

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Duke’s Mayo Bowl Schedule

The Duke’s Mayo Bowl is earlier than it was last year:

  • Date: Dec 27, 2023
  • Kickoff Time: 5:30 pm EST
  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • Venue: Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Teams: North Carolina (10) vs West Virginia (30)

Last year, Maryland (Big Ten) took on NC State (ACC). The NC State lost 12-16.

How to Watch the Duke’s Mayo Bowl Online

When something airs on ESPN, we tend to recommend using either Fubo or Sling TV. We’ll mention other services that offer ESPN, but these services are both quite popular and offer a range of features that make them worth looking at.

They also offer free trials, so you can try them before you make the decision to keep them or not. As with all of the services on this list, there aren’t any contracts, so you can cancel any of these services whenever you want.

You’ll be able to watch live cable channels, or you can opt to watch on-demand content. Many streaming also offers the chance to watch more content on TV Everywhere apps.

Cloud-DVRs are also commonly available. All of these features are available in your standard package, which is all at a price cheaper than the average cable package.

Streaming requires a streaming device. There are several devices that you can use to watch most services. Options include Apple TV, Chromecast, mobile devices, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, gaming consoles, smart TVs, and other devices.

Streaming the Duke’s Mayo Bowl Live on Fubo

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Fubo (formerly FuboTV) gets you 150+ channels for $79.99/month. It is an affordable and most efficient way to catch up with all your sports games, especially football.

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Here are its highlights:

  • Enjoy watching Duke’s Mayo Bowl live as it airs on ESPN
  • No contract required – cancel any time
  • $79.99/month
  • Enjoy 150+ channels, including ESPN, ESPN2 local channels and more
  • Get a large on-demand library of shows and movies
  • The best service to watch college football
  • Watch on all your favorite devices (streaming players, smart TVs, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, smartphones, computers, etc.)

See our Fubo review.

Watch the Duke’s Mayo Bowl Live Stream on Sling TV

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Sling TV was one of the first live streaming services and it remains one of the cheapest. You can sign up for the Sling Orange package to watch ESPN and 30 other channels for just $45.99/month.

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If you want more channels, there are dozens of options included. Like with other services, you’ll also have an on-demand library and can watch TV Everywhere apps.

Here are more details on Sling TV:

  • Sling Orange offers ESPN along with 30+ other channels
  • Add dozens of extras for a small fee
  • Some of the cheapest rates for watching college football without cable
  • Watch Sling TV on iOS/Android, Roku, Chromecast, Apple TV, etc.

You can find out more details in our Sling TV review. See Sling TV Bowl Game Guide for specifics.

Watching the Duke’s Mayo Bowl with DIRECTV

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DIRECTV has ESPN as one of the 75+ channels in the basic package that’s $84.99/month. For $20 per month extra, get more than 20 regional sports networks, and more.

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Here are its highlights:

  • $84.99/month, cancel any time
  • Includes 75+ channels like ESPN (great way to Duke’s Mayo Bowl), local channels and more
  • Extensive on-demand library as well
  • Watch the Duke’s Mayo Bowl online without cable
  • Watch live TV on Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Roku, computers, mobile devices (iOs and android) and much more

Our DIRECTV review offers even more details.

Watch the Duke’s Mayo Bowl Online on Hulu + Live TV

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Hulu + Live TV offers the chance to watch over 85 live channels without cable. You can add additional channels for a fee. The main package is available for $82.99/month.

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In addition, to live content, you’ll have Hulu’s on-demand content to enjoy. TV Everywhere apps like, WatchESPN, can also be used. If you want to save content, you’ll even have a cloud-based DVR (9 month storage).

Here are more highlights about Hulu + Live TV:

  • 85+ channels
  • Watch ESPN or the WatchESPN app
  • Hulu on-demand is included
  • Save unlimited hours on the cloud-based DVR
  • $82.99/month
  • No commitments or contracts to sign
  • Watch on Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, mobile devices, etc.

Our Hulu + Live TV review can tell you more.

More Ways to Watch the Duke’s Mayo Bowl Without Cable

Now that you’ve heard more about Fubo, Sling TV, DIRECTV and Hulu + Live TV, let’s look at the other services you can use to watch ESPN without cable. Here are the additional options you can use to stream the Duke’s Mayo Bowl cable-free:

  • YouTube TV – Pay just $82.99/month for over 100 channels including ESPN.

North Carolina Tar Heels vs West Virginia Mountaineers

The 2023 Duke’s Mayo Bowl features the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and Big 12: the North Carolina Tar Heels vs West Virginia Mountaineers.

The Tar Heels ended the season with an 8-4 (4-4 in-conference) record. This was good enough for sixth place — just above No 22 Clemson.

West Virginia also had an 8-4 record but a better in-conference 6-3. This was good enough for sixth in the Big 12. This is the best season they’ve had since 2018.

North Carolina Tar Heels Personnel

Mack Brown has been the Tar Heels head coach for the last five years but he was also head coach for a decade from 1988. With him are offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey and defensive coordinator and assistant head coach Gene Chizik.

Quarterback Drake Maye leads the offensive with running back Omarion Hampton, wide receivers Devontez Walker, JJ Jones, and Nate McCollum, and tight end Bryson Nesbit.

On defense are linebackers Cedric Gray, Power Echols, and Kaimon Rucker, defensive backs Marcus Allen, Alijah Huzzie, and Armani Chatman, and linemen Desmond Evans, Kevin Hester Jr, Myles Murphy, and Jahvaree Ritzie.

West Virginia Mountaineers Personnel

Head coach Neal Brown is in his 5th season with the Mountaineers. He came from Troy where he had great success and is slowing turning around West Virginia. Supporting him are offensive coordinator Chad Scott and defensive coordinators Jordan Lesley and ShaDon Brown.

The offense is led by quarterback Garrett Greene. With him are running back Jahiem White, wide receiver Devin Carter, Hudson Clement, and Preston Fox, and tight end Kole Taylor.

The Mountaineers’ defense features linebackers Lee Kpogba, Ben Cutter, and Jared Bartlett, defensive backs Beanie Bishop Jr, Marcis Floyd, Malachi Ruffin, Anthony Wilson, Aubrey Burks, and Hershey McLaurin, and linemen Sean Martin, Edward Vesterinen, Fatorma Mulbah, and Mike Lockhart.

Our Choice

After testing all the options, Fubo came out on top for watching the Duke’s Mayo Bowl. The streaming quality is smooth, and with ESPN in its lineup of 150+ channels, you’re set for way more than just this game. It works great on Roku, Chromecast, and smartphones, so you can watch wherever. The cloud DVR is a lifesaver if you need to record and catch up later. While Sling TV and Hulu + Live TV also have ESPN, Fubo’s sports-heavy lineup gives it the edge. If you’re on a budget, Sling Orange is worth a look. But for the best mix of reliability, features, and all-around sports coverage, Fubo is the way to go.

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