How To Watch the Frisco 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 2025 Frisco Bowl
The Scooter’s Coffee Frisco Bowl is typically one of the most reliable “bet the over” games on the bowl schedule. This year, the game is moving from Toyota Stadium to the Ford Center at The Star (the Dallas Cowboys’ indoor practice facility), which means weather won’t be a factor. With a controlled climate and a tighter 12,000-seat capacity, I expect the atmosphere to be louder and the scoring to be even faster than usual.
Owned by ESPN Events, this bowl game features a matchup between the American Athletic Conference (AAC) and a Group of Five at-large team. While it doesn’t have the rose-petal pageantry of the major New Year’s Six bowls, it’s carved out a niche as a high-energy midweek thriller, perfect for holiday viewing.
Below, I’ve broken down everything you need to know to watch the Frisco Bowl on TV. That includes the kickoff time at the new venue and the best streaming options to grab ESPN without a long-term contract.
What channel shows the Frisco Bowl?
You can watch the 2025 Frisco Bowl live on ESPN on Tuesday, December 23. Coverage begins at 9:00 p.m. ET, following the New Orleans Bowl.
Since this is an ESPN event, you have plenty of viewing options. You can watch on the traditional cable channel or stream it via the ESPN app using a pay-TV login or an ESPN Unlimited subscription. Keep scrolling for my provider recommendations.
Best TV plans for watching the Frisco Bowl
If you want the most comprehensive college football experience, I recommend Hulu + Live TV. It includes ESPN, ABC, FOX, and more, so you’re covered for every bowl game this season. Plus, it comes with the Disney Bundle (Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN Unlimited) included, giving you access to exclusive content for your holiday binge.
For fans who just want to watch this specific game without paying for a massive channel lineup, the new ESPN Unlimited standalone plan is your best budget bet. At roughly $30 a month, it’s cheaper than Sling TV or YouTube TV and gives you a direct live stream of ESPN’s linear feed. It’s the most straightforward way to get the game if you’ve already cut the cord and don’t need other entertainment channels.
How to watch the Frisco Bowl FAQ
How can I watch the Frisco Bowl for free?
You can watch the Frisco Bowl for free by signing up for a free trial of a live TV streaming service like Fubo or YouTube TV.
Can I stream the Frisco Bowl on the ESPN app?
Yes, you can stream the game on the ESPN app by signing in with an eligible TV provider or by subscribing directly to ESPN Unlimited.
Where is the Frisco Bowl played?
The 2025 Frisco Bowl will take place indoors at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. The venue change is due to renovations at the game's typical home, Toyota Stadium.
What conferences play in the Frisco Bowl?
The Frisco Bowl features a primary tie-in with the American Athletic Conference (AAC) against an at-large opponent from the Group of Five (CUSA, MAC, Mountain West, or Sun Belt).
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Our CableTV.com editorial team researched the Frisco 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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