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NCAA Bowl Games: Fenway Bowl Streaming Options to Watch Cheaper Without Cable
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Written by Frank Moraes Senior Content Editor
I’m excited about some new additions to Bowl Season this year, including the Wasabi Fenway Bowl happening on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at 11:00 am (EST). No. 24 SMU will face off against Boston College, and I’ll be able to watch it live even without a cable subscription.
In a hurry? The Fenway Bowl will air on ESPN, which is available in the base plan of all these streaming services:
Watch Live Tonight
All three services carry . Pick based on your budget:
Lowest Price
Carries from $45.99/mo – roughly half the price of Fubo. Add channel packs if you want more. The lowest-cost route for , if you are happy with a smaller bundle.
Most Channels
90+ channels including – the closest thing to full cable without a contract. 5-day free trial, then from $84.99/mo.
Away from home? If your content is blocked, a VPN helps you keep streaming. Our top pick is ExpressVPN.
The days when you needed cable to watch “cable” channels are gone. First, this was the case with satellite TV, but it didn’t much matter since these services acted pretty much the same as cable companies. But for about a decade now, you can stream these channels for reasonable prices and without any long-term contracts.
Since the Fenway Bowl airs on ESPN, there are a lot of streaming services to choose from. We’ll discuss all your options below.
Fenway Bowl Schedule
Here is all the information that you need to watch the Wasabi Fenway Bowl:
- Date: Thursday, December 28, 2023 11:00 am EST
- Channel: ESPN
- Teams: No. 24 SMU (14) vs Boston College (23)
- Last Year’s Results: Louisville Cardinals (24) vs Cincinnati Bearcats (7)
Fenway Bowl: Online Without Cable
Since the Fenway Bowl is on ESPN, you can’t watch it for free. (Well, you can watch it for free — but not long-term.) But because ESPN is such a popular channel, you have a number of options to stream it. Fubo and Sling TV are our top two options depending upon exactly what you are looking for.
Streaming is an alternative to cable and satellite. You get roughly the same access to channels. The cost is the same or cheaper. You get more features (like DVR included). And best of all: no long-term contracts, which are standard with cable/satellite — if you want to get any kind of reasonable price. (Generally, cable is the same price as streaming — but only if you sign up for 2 years.)
Fenway Bowl on Fubo (formerly FuboTV)
Fubo started as a streaming service for sports but over the years has become one of the best general services with over 150 channels for $79.99/month. Overview:
- ESPN and ESPN2 in its base plan
- 35+ sports channels out of the 150+ live channels
- All your local stations (CBS, NBC, ABC, Fox, and more)
- 1,000 hours of permanent cloud DVR storage
- Stream on up to 10 devices at once
- Excellent on-demand library
- $79.99/month
See our FuboTV review for more.
Fenway Bowl on Sling TV
The least-expensive full cable replacement service is Sling TV with plans starting at just $45.99/month. Sling Orange provides ESPN and Disney channels. In a nutshell:
- Includes ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN3
- 30+ channels with unmatched add-ons available
- 50 hours of cloud DVR storage
- Solid on-demand library
- Sling TV Bowl Games
- $45.99/month
See our Sling TV review for all the details.
Fenway Bowl on DIRECTV
If you want an established brand, DIRECTV is a great choice. Its plans start at $84.99/month for over 75 channels with no major holes in its lineup. Sports fans may want to upgrade to the Choice Package because of its unmatched RSN selection for $84.99/month. Here’s an overview of its base plan:
- ESPN and ESPN2 included
- 75+ channels with great options
- All your local stations
- Unlimited cloud DVR storage (for up to 9 months)
- Unlimited simultaneous device use
- On-demand library included
- $84.99/month
Get all the details in our DIRECTV review.
Fenway Bowl on Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV offers a very special service. It starts with the Hulu bundle: its exceptional on-demand library of current and old shows, Disney+, and ESPN+. Then it adds 85+ live channels, including ESPN. Here are the basics:
Start Hulu + Live TV Free Trial ↗︎
- ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, and ESPNews
- 85+ live TV channels
- All your local stations
- Unlimited cloud DVR storage (9 month limit)
- Stream on up to 2 devices at once
- Industry-standard on-demand library, ESPN+, and Disney+
- $82.99/month.
Get all the information in our Hulu + Live TV review.
Fenway Bowl on Other Services
There are other live TV streaming services that will allow you to watch all of Bowl Season:
- YouTube TV: Get a great selection of 100+ channels for $82.99/month.
Devices to Live Stream the Fenway Bowl
Gone are the days when streaming meant sitting at your computer. All of the streaming services we’ve discussed allow you to watch on the most popular streaming devices today. These include:
- Amazon Fire TV (Firestick)
- Android Mobile
- Android TV-based Smart TVs
- Chromecast
- iOS (iPad, iPhone)
- Roku
- Samsung Smart TVs
- Web Browsers
For complete information on supported devices, see our device reviews for DIRECTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and Sling TV.
SMU Mustangs vs Boston College Eagles
The 2023 Fenway Bowl features the SMU Mustangs of the American Athletic Conference (AAC) and the Boston College Eagles of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).
The Mustangs have had an outstanding season with a record of 11-2 (8-0 in-conference) to win the AAC including the Championship game against Tulane 26-14.
The Eagles improved over last year with a record of 6-6 (3-5 in-conference) — pretty typical of their performance over the last decade.
SMU is expected to dominate the Eagles but it should still be a good game.
SMU Mustangs Personnel
Rhett Lashlee has been head coach of the Mustangs for the last two seasons with a total record of 18-8 and 13-3 in-conference. With him are offensive coordinator Casey Woods and defensive coordinator Scott Symons.
The Mustangs’ offense has been led by Elijah Jones, but he broke his leg in November so Freshman Kevin Jennings will take over as quarterback at the Fenway Bowl. With him are running back Jaylan Knighton, wide receivers Jake Bailey, Moochie Dixon, Romello Brinson, and Jordan Hudson, and tight end RJ Maryland.
The defense features linebackers Kobe Wilson, Ahmad Walker, and Alexander Kilgore, defensive backs Charles Woods, Jonathan McGill, Cale Sanders Jr, Chris Megginson, Isaiah Nwokobia, and Ahmaad Moses, and linemen Elijah Chatman, Kori Roberson Jr, Elijah Roberts, Isaiah Smith, Nelson Paul, and Cameron Robertson.
Boston College Eagles Personnel
Head coach Jeff Hafley is in his fourth season with Boston College. With him are offensive coordinator Steve Shimko and defensive coordinators Aazaar Abdul-Rahim and Sean Duggan.
Quarterback Thomas Castellanos leads the Eagles’ offensive with running back Kye Robichaux, wide receivers Lewis Bond, Joseph Griffin Jr, and Dino Tomlin, and tight end Jeremiah Franklin.
The Eagles defense features linebackers Vinny DePalma and Kam Arnold, defensive backs Jalen Cheek, Cole Batson, and John Pupel (Elijah Jones is injured), and linemen Donovan Ezeiruaku, Cam Horsley, George Rooks, Khris Banks, Neto Okpala, and Shitta Sillah.
Our Choice
After trying a bunch of streaming services, Fubo came out on top for watching the Fenway Bowl. The channel lineup is stacked – over 150, including ESPN – so I never have to worry about missing the game. The stream quality is solid, and the 1,000-hour cloud DVR is a lifesaver when I can’t watch live. It’s easy to use across all my devices, and flipping between games feels smooth. If you want the best all-around setup for sports without dealing with cable, Fubo’s the way to go.
FAQs
How do I watch the Fenway Bowl for free?
Since the Fenway Bowl is broadcast on ESPN, it isn’t available for free over the air. But that doesn’t mean you can’t watch it for free. Fubo, DIRECTV, and YouTube TV all offer free trials. You can also, of course, visit a friend or visit a sports bar.
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Frank was the Senior Content Editor at Hotdog.com and an expert in sports streaming, specializing in out-of-market games and regional sports networks.
A passionate cord-cutter and longtime subscriber to numerous streaming services, Frank has first-hand experience navigating the complexities of sports streaming.
With a PhD in Atmospheric Physics from the Oregon Graduate Institute and a professional background in early streaming technology, Frank combines deep technical insight with practical, real-world knowledge.
His mission at Hotdog.com was straightforward: help sports fans get hassle-free access to the games they love, at the best price, without frustration.
A passionate cord-cutter and longtime subscriber to numerous streaming services, Frank has first-hand experience navigating the complexities of sports streaming.
With a PhD in Atmospheric Physics from the Oregon Graduate Institute and a professional background in early streaming technology, Frank combines deep technical insight with practical, real-world knowledge.
His mission at Hotdog.com was straightforward: help sports fans get hassle-free access to the games they love, at the best price, without frustration.
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