Fiesta Bowl 2026: Start Time, Channel, Where To Watch The Miami vs. Ole Miss Bowl Game Live

The College Football Playoffs head to State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, as No. 6 Ole Miss and No. 10 Miami collide in the Fiesta Bowl!

A ticket to the National Championship is on the line as the Rebels and Hurricanes square off in this must-see matchup. Ole Miss put up 41 points in their first-round victory against No. 11 Tulane, before winning a 39-34 shootout against No. 3 Georgia. Miami’s journey to the Fiesta Bowl included a 10-3 win over a No. 7 Texas A&M and an upset victory over No. 2 Ohio State.

Ole Miss’s post-Lane Kiffin playoff run has been a blast to watch. Can the program prove to their old coach that the best revenge is living well with yet another upset win and a chance at a National Championship? Let’s find out.

From start time to streaming info, here’s how to watch the Fiesta Bowl live online.

What Time/Channel Is The Fiesta Bowl On Tonight (1/8/26)?

The Miami/Ole Miss Fiesta Bowl starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.

How To Watch Miami vs. Ole Miss Live Online:

If you have a valid cable login, you can watch the Fiesta Bowl live on ESPN or the ESPN website. Another option is ESPN’s Unlimited bundle, which includes ESPN, Hulu, and Disney+ for $35.99/month (or $29.99/month for just ESPN).

The only way to watch shows airing live without cable is by using a live TV streaming service. Our favorite is DIRECTV, which comes with a five-day free trial before payment begins.

DIRECTV offers a number of flexible subscription options, including Genre Packs, so you can best choose which streaming plans fit your needs and budget. Plans start at $49.99/month.

How To Watch The Fiesta Bowl Online Without Cable:

You can also stream tonight’s game live with an active subscription to fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, or Sling TV. FuboTV, YouTube TV, and Hulu + Live TV offer free trials for new subscribers.