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LA Bowl Online: Channels & Streaming Services NCAA Fans Need to Watch Anywhere
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Written by Alanna Baker Assistant Editor
This year Starco Brands LA Bowl hosted by Gronk, but it does prove to be one of the funniest of the college Bowl Season (at least intentionally, and yes, Cheez-It Bowl, we’re looking at you).
The second annual LA Bowl will be held at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 7:30 pm (EST). The Boise State will battle UCLA. Best of all, you don’t need cable to watch it.
In a hurry? The LA Bowl will air on ABC, which you can get totally free with an antenna, but is also available from any of these fine 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.
Sling TV doesn’t actually carry ABC, but they do have ESPN3, which simulcasts all ABC live sports events.
The LA Bowl is on ABC, which is an over-the-air channel, versus a “cable” channel you need to pay a fee to a TV provider to receive. You can pick up over-the-air channels like ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox with an antenna, completely free (which is why they’re also called “free-to-air” channels, too).
But if you live out of range of your nearest ABC station, or you just don’t feel like dealing with setting up an antenna, you’ll need a streaming service that carries all your local channels. Fortunately, that’s all of the major ones.
LA Bowl Schedule
Here is all the information that you need to watch the LA Bowl:
- Date: Saturday, December 16, 2023
- Kickoff Time: 7:30 pm EST
- Channel: ABC
- Teams: Boise State (22) vs UCLA (35)
- Last Year’s Results: Washington State Cougars (6) vs Fresno State Bulldogs (29)
The Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl is the first Bowl game to be named after a living person (and only the fifth to be named after a person at all). It’s also the first College Bowl to be played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood just outside Los Angeles. Just opened in 2020, SoFi is the NFL’s biggest stadium.
This year the name was changed to Starco Brands LA Bowl and will be hosted by Rob Gronkowski.
LA Bowl: Online Without Cable
The LA Bowl is going to be aired live on ABC, so most people have the option to watch it for free. Just grab yourself a cheap antenna and most folks will be good to go for all their local stations: ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, PBS, even Spanish networks like Univision and Telemundo, plus any independent stations in your area (yes, they are still around.).
But there are other options if you aren’t willing or able (for whatever reason) to use an antenna. Fubo and Sling TV are our favorites for making sure your local channels are available to you.
Streaming is a great replacement for cable and satellite, actually an upgrade for most subscribers. You have a lot more choice of services, with access to the same channels for the same cost or cheaper. You get more features, like DVR, 4K, and on-demand libraries. And all of that without any long-term contracts or commitments — you pay by the month and cancel at any time.
LA Bowl on Fubo
Fubo (formerly FuboTV) was originally focused exclusively on sports but now offers one of the best cost-per-channel deals anywhere: over 150 channels for $79.99/month.
Fubo provides:
- 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
- $79.99/month.
See our Fubo review for more.
LA 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, including ESPN3, which simulcasts ABC sporting events. 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.
LA Bowl on DIRECTV
DIRECTV is a solid choice from a pro at delivering home entertainment. Plans start at $84.99/month for over 75 channels, with all your major pay channels covered. Sports fans, you may want to opt straight for the Choice Package — that’s where all the DIRECTV-exclusive regional sports networks (RSNs) hang out, and they’ll invite you to the party 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.
LA Bowl on Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV is owned by Disney — just like ABC. So you better believe they’ll have ABC wherever available, along with more ESPNs than you can shake a penalty flag at. 85+ total live channels, plus Hulu’s on-demand library of thousands of titles, and even more live sports on ESPN+, and Disney+. You may never run out of things to watch again. 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.
LA 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 LA Bowl
If you’re picturing having to sit at your computer staring at a monitor with headphones on when we say “streaming,” those days are long gone. You certainly have that option, but most people prefer to watch on their biggest screens from the comfort of their living room. The major streaming services all support the most popular streaming devices, including:
- 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, FuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, and Sling TV.
Boise State Broncos vs UCLA Bruins
The 2023 LA Bowl game is a matchup West Coast teams: Mountain West Conference vs Pac-12 Conference.
The Boise State Broncos had a good season ending with an overall record of 8-5 (6-2 in-conference) and winning the Mountain West Championship 44-20 over UNLV.
UCLA struggled in a strong Pac-12 Conference — featuring 4 Top 20 teams. They ended the regular season in 8th place with a 7-5 (4-5 in-conference) record.
Boise State Broncos Personnel
Andy Avalos had been Broncos head coach for three seasons but he was fired this season with two games remaining. He was replaced by defensive coordinator Spencer Danielson for the remainder of the season. Bush Hamdan is in his first season as offensive coordinator with the Broncos.
Maddux Madsen was starting quarterback but he was replaced by Taylen Green after a season-ending injury. With Green are running backs Ashton Jeanty and George Holani, wide receivers Eric McAlister, Billy Bowens, and Stefan Cobbs, and tight ends Matt Lauter and Riley Smith.
The Boise State football defense features linebackers Andrew Simpson, Marco Notarainni, and DJ Schramm, defensive backs Jaylen Clark, Ty Benefield, A’Marion McCoy, Seyi Oladipo, Alexander Teubner, and Kaonohi Kaniho, and linemen Ahmed Hassanein, Jayden Virgin, Demitri Washington, Herbert Gums, and Michael Callahan.
UCLA Bruins Personnel
Head coach Chip Kelly is in his sixth season with the Broncos. He took over a very weak program in 2018 and has turned the team around in the years since. Defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn was just hired by USC. It isn’t clear who the coordinators are at this point.
Quarterbacks Dante Moore and Ethan Garbers have been sharing duty this season. With them are running backs Carson Steele and TJ Harden, wide receivers Logan Loya and J Michael Sturdivant, and tight end Moliki Matavao.
The defense includes linebackers Darius Muasau, Kain Medrano, and Oluwafemi Oladejo, defensive backs Jaylin Davies, Kamari Ramsey, Alex Johnson, John Humphrey, Kenny Churchwell III, Devin Kirkwood, and linemen Laiatu Latu, Carl Jones Jr, Gabriel Murphy, Jay Toia, and Grayson Murphy.
Our Choice
After testing a bunch of streaming services, Fubo came out on top for catching the LA Bowl – and honestly, for sports in general. The channel lineup is stacked, covering all the major networks like ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox, plus over 150 others, so you won’t miss a thing. The stream quality is solid, and flipping through channels feels easy and smooth. One of my favorite perks? A massive 1,000-hour cloud DVR, so you can record the game and watch it whenever.
FAQs
How do I watch the LA Bowl for free?
That’s easy. Just hook up an antenna (which can be as simple as propping it up on your entertainment center and plugging it into your TV). If that’s not an option for you, Fubo, DIRECTV, and YouTube TV all carry ABC, and offer free trials. Or you can go the old-fashioned route and catch the game at a buddy’s house or your local sports bar.
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Alanna Baker was the Streaming Content Editor at Hotdog.com, specializing in comprehensive streaming insights, particularly in sports coverage.
As an early adopter of entertainment technology - from the days of mail-order Netflix to today's streaming giants - Alanna combined deep personal experience with a professional background in literature, education, media, and law.
At Hotdog.com, Alanna focused on simplifying the complex streaming landscape, helping users find exactly what they wanted to watch quickly and affordably.
Her broad understanding of streaming services equipped her to guide sports and entertainment fans towards hassle-free, cost-effective viewing experiences.
As an early adopter of entertainment technology - from the days of mail-order Netflix to today's streaming giants - Alanna combined deep personal experience with a professional background in literature, education, media, and law.
At Hotdog.com, Alanna focused on simplifying the complex streaming landscape, helping users find exactly what they wanted to watch quickly and affordably.
Her broad understanding of streaming services equipped her to guide sports and entertainment fans towards hassle-free, cost-effective viewing experiences.
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