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Army vs. Navy: How To Watch NCAA Football this weekend

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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 regular college season, will be held this weekend. The on-field rivalry 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 on Saturday at Northwest Stadium, home of the Washington Commanders, for a game that will be broadcast on CBS and Paramount+.

Here’s how to watch the Army vs. Navy game this afternoon, and keep up with live game-day updates here.

Date: Saturday, Dec. 14

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 3 p.m. ET on CBS.

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

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

Unlike a lot of 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 totally 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 definitely a big investment for football fans but it’s one of the most comprehensive ways to catch tons of NCAA games this season, and still leaves you with major savings compared to a traditional cable package. Fubo subscribers also get 1000 hours of cloud DVR storage. The platform also offers a free trial period, so you can catch some preseason games risk-free.

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

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All times Eastern

Friday, Dec. 13

Idaho at Montana State (FCS quarterfinals) | 9 p.m. | ESPN

Saturday, Dec. 14

South Carolina State vs. Jackson State (Celebration Bowl) | 12 p.m. | ABC
Incarnate Word at South Dakota State (FCS quarterfinals) | 12 p.m. | ESPN
Minnesota State at Valdosta State (DII semifinals) | 12 p.m. | ESPN+
Bethel (MN) at Susquehanna (DIII quarterfinals) | 12 p.m. | ESPN+
Mary-Hardin Baylor at Johns Hopkins (DIII quarterfinals) | 12 p.m. | ESPN+
Springfield at North Central (Ill.) (DIII quarterfinals) | 1 p.m. | ESPN+
Mount Union at Salisbury (DIII quarterfinals) | 1 p.m. | ESPN+
Navy at No. 22 Army (Northwest Stadium in Landover, MD) | 3 p.m. | CBS
UC Davis at South Dakota (FCS quarterfinals) | 3 p.m. | ESPN+
Mercer at North Dakota State (FCS quarterfinals) | 3:30 p.m. | ABC
Slippery Rock at Ferris State (DII semifinals) | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN+
South Alabama vs. Western Michigan (Salute to Veterans Bowl) | 9 p.m. | ESPN

NCAA football games air across a wide range of channels, from common cable networks including the full ESPN suite (that’s ESPN2 and ESPNU too), Fox and FS1, ABC, NBC and CBS, to CBSSN, Big Ten Network, SEC Network, ACC Network and more.

Overwhelmed? You’re not alone. Here’s a breakdown of the platforms we recommend checking out ahead of the 2024 NCAA football season, so that come game time, tuning into your favorite team’s games will be as easy as simply turning on the TV….

(DirecTV)

DirecTV Stream’s Choice tier (currently $105.98/month with fees) gets you access to all the usual football suspects: NFL Network, ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox. Plus the Choice tier will get you CBSSN, FS1, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, SEC Network and plenty of local RSNs. The best part is, currently you can try all this out 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’ll also get unlimited Cloud DVR storage included in whatever DirecTV package you choose.

Pros

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

  • Cost
  • ABC and ESPN 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 certainly not the most expensive option on this list), but offers nearly every channel you’ll 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.

Pros

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

Try free at Fubo

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