Tonight, the Ohio State Buckeyes and Notre Dame Fighting Irish face off in the College Football National Championship. This final match of the longest playoff season ever will determine the new champion. Ohio State has been a favorite all season, recently beating Texas 28-14 in the Cotton Bowl. It's been a decade since the Buckeyes last won the title. For Notre Dame, it's been 36 years since their last national championship. They earned the No. 7 seed this season with a 14-1 record, defeating Indiana, Georgia, and Penn State to get here.

The game kicks off at 7:30 PM Eastern Time on January 20. You can catch it live on ESPN if you have cable or an antenna. But what if you don't have cable? The best way to stream the game for free is by using a live TV streaming service with a free trial. One option is DIRECTV Stream, offering a five-day free trial for new subscribers. After the trial, it costs $86. 98 per month for over 90 live channels, including ABC and ESPN.

Another great choice is fuboTV, which provides a seven-day free trial. After that, you can save $5 on your first month, making it $74. 99, and then $79. 99 per month after. If you're looking to save on a whole month of streaming, Sling TV's Orange plan, which includes ESPN, is currently half off for the first month at $23.

If you happen to be outside the US, a VPN (Virtual Private Network) can help you stream the game without restrictions. A VPN lets you change your device's IP address, allowing you to access your usual streaming services from anywhere in the world. NordVPN is a popular choice, known for its fast and reliable servers, along with robust privacy and security features.

The big game will take place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. This is the second time the city hosts the national title game, with the first being in 2018 when Alabama won.

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