How To Watch the 68 Ventures Bowl
✦ Edited and fact-checked by Sports Editor Taylor Kujawa, our resident TV expert with over eight years of covering sports.
Get ready for the 68 Ventures Bowl in 2025
There’s a specific subset of college football fans who live for a Wednesday night matchup in Mobile, Alabama. While the casual world waits for the playoffs, I circle this game on my calendar because it represents the pure, chaotic spirit of bowl season. Hosted at the modern Hancock Whitney Stadium on the University of South Alabama campus, this game typically pits the Sun Belt Conference against the Mid-American Conference. It’s a pairing that historically delivers offensive fireworks and very little interest in playing defense.
The culture surrounding this bowl game has evolved significantly since its days at the old Ladd-Peebles Stadium. The move to Hancock Whitney brought better amenities and a tighter atmosphere, but the energy remains distinctively Gulf Coast. It’s a celebration of Group of Five football where the stakes are pride, bragging rights, and ending the season with a trophy. Whether it’s a local team like South Alabama treating it as a home game or a MAC squad enjoying the reprieve from Midwest winters, the motivation is always high.
In this guide, I’ll show you exactly how to watch the 68 Ventures Bowl. I’ve used my experience tracking broadcast rights to find the best viewing options, whether you need a quick stream or a full TV package to get you through bowl season.
What channel shows the 68 Ventures Bowl?
You can watch the 68 Ventures Bowl live on ESPN. The 2025 edition is scheduled for Wednesday, December 17, with kickoff set for 8:30 p.m. ET.
Because this is a standalone primetime game on a Wednesday, you won’t have to worry about channel flipping or split screens. ESPN gives this matchup the full national broadcast treatment, meaning you can watch it on any standard cable package or live TV streaming service that carries the network.
Best TV plans for watching the 68 Ventures Bowl
If you want to catch this game along with the rest of bowl season, I recommend Hulu + Live TV. The live TV streaming service carries ESPN, ABC, and the other major networks you need for the College Football Playoff. With ESPN Unlimited included at no extra cost, it’s the most comprehensive option for a college sports household.
For fans who are strictly focused on the budget, you can opt for a standalone ESPN Unlimited subscription. Otherwise, Sling TV offers ESPN in its Sling Orange Day Pass for $4.99. That’ll limit you to 24 hours of streaming ESPN. But if your main priority is watching the 68 Ventures Bowl without spending a fortune, this is the most efficient route.
I also suggest checking out Fubo if you’re looking for another temporary solution. Fubo often offers free trials that include ESPN. Just be mindful that Fubo charges a regional sports fee in many areas, so double-check the final price if you decide to keep the service beyond the trial period.
How to watch the 68 Ventures Bowl FAQ
How can I watch the 68 Ventures Bowl for free?
You can watch the game for free by signing up for a trial of a streaming service like Fubo or YouTube TV that carries ESPN. Unfortunately, a digital antenna won't pick up this premium TV broadcast.
Where is the 68 Ventures Bowl played?
The 68 Ventures Bowl takes place at Hancock Whitney Stadium on the campus of the University of South Alabama in Mobile, Alabama.
What conferences play in the 68 Ventures Bowl?
The matchup typically features a team from the Sun Belt Conference facing off against a team from the Mid-American Conference (MAC).
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Our CableTV.com editorial team researched the 68 Ventures Bowl’s official broadcast rights and cross-referenced them with the channel lineups of every major TV provider. We then selected our viewing recommendations based on our hands-on testing, identifying the most cost-effective and straightforward ways for you to watch the game.
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