Getty Louisville looks to become the first ACC program to reach the NCAA volleyball title match.
Conference rivals Louisville and Pittsburgh meet in the NCAA volleyball semifinals on Thursday, December 15.
The game (9:30 p.m. ET start time) will be televised on ESPN, but if you don’t have cable, you can watch a live stream on ESPN+, FuboTV or DirecTV Stream.
Those are the best live stream options if you’re cutting cable, but there are also some other alternatives, so here’s a full guide on the different ways to watch Louisville vs Pittsburgh streaming live online:
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FuboTV
You can watch a live stream of ESPN and 100-plus other live TV channels on FuboTV, which comes with a free seven-day trial:
Once signed up for FuboTV, you can watch Louisville vs Pittsburgh live on the FuboTV app or FuboTV website.
Compatible devices for the FuboTV app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
You can also watch the game live on the ESPN app or ESPN.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your Fubo credentials to do that.
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream has four different channel packages: “Entertainment,” “Choice,” “Ultimate” and “Premier.” ESPN is included in every one, and you can pick any package and any add-on you want with your free five-day trial:
Once signed up for DirecTV Stream, you can watch Louisville vs Pittsburgh live on the DirecTV Stream app or DirecTV Stream website.
Compatible devices for the DirecTV Stream app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Samsung TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
You can also watch the game live on the ESPN app or ESPN.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your DirecTV Stream credentials to do that.
ESPN+
If you’ve used up all your free trials for other streaming services, this is the cheapest option, as every game of the NCAA volleyball tournament will also be simulcast on ESPN+:
ESPN+ also includes dozens of other live sports, every 30-for-30 documentary and additional original content (both video and written) for $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year (or $13.99 per month for a bundle of all three of ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu).
Once signed up for ESPN+, you can watch Louisville vs Pittsburgh live on the ESPN app or ESPN.com.
Compatible devices for the ESPN app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Firestick, Apple TV, Chromecast, PlayStation 4 or 5, Xbox One or Series X/S, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), Samsung Smart TV, Oculus Go, iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
Sling TV
You can watch a live stream of ESPN and 40-plus other live TV channels via Sling TV’s “Sling Orange” bundle. This option doesn’t include a free trial, but it’s the cheapest long-term streaming service with the ESPN channels, and you can your first month for half off:
Once signed up for Sling TV, you can watch Louisville vs Pittsburgh live on the Sling TV app or Sling TV website.
Compatible devices for the Sling TV app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), airTV Mini, Oculus, Portal, iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
You can also watch the game live on the ESPN app or ESPN.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your Sling credentials to do that.
Hulu With Live TV
You can watch a live stream of ESPN and 65+ other TV channels via Hulu With Live TV, which now also includes access to both ESPN+ and Disney+ at no added cost:
Once signed up for Hulu With Live TV, you can watch Louisville vs Pittsburgh live on the Hulu app or Hulu website.
Compatible devices for the Hulu app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, PlayStation 4 or 5, Nintendo Switch, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
You can also watch the game live on the ESPN app or ESPN.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your Hulu credentials to do that.
Vidgo
You can watch a live stream of ESPN and 65+ other TV channels on Vidgo, which does not come with a free trial:
Once signed up for Vidgo, you can watch Louisville vs Pittsburgh live on the Vidgo app or Vidgo website.
Compatible devices for the Vidgo app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV, or Firestick, Apple TV, Chromecast, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad, or Android tablet.
You can also watch the game live on the ESPN app or ESPN.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your Vidgo credentials to do that.
Louisville vs Pittsburgh Volleyball Preview
ACC foes and co-champions Louisville (30-2) and Pittsburgh (31-3) meet for a third time with everything on the line in the NCAA tournament semifinals on Thursday in Omaha.
Louisville and Pitt split the first two matches 1-1 during the regular season. The Cardinals beat Pitt the last 3-0, but the Panthers took the first meeting earlier in the season.
“Pitt is extremely tough to play,” Louisville head coach Dani Busboom Kelly said via the Lincoln Journal Star. “They always find ways to win. Obviously, they’re here. I don’t think anybody saw them beating Wisconsin at Wisconsin, except teams that play them every single year multiple times.”
Winners of 12-straight matches, Louisville cruised through the first part of the NCAA tournament with sweeps of Samford, Purdue, and Baylor. Oregon gave the Cardinals a much tougher out in the quarterfinals, but Louisville prevailed 3-2.
Pitt has a six-game winning streak, which includes convincing wins over Colgate and BYU to open the NCAA tournament. The Panthers then defeated Florida 3-1 and then unseated defending national champion Wisconsin 3-2.
“What a game,” Pitt head coach Dan Fisher said via VolleyballMag.com. “I don’t know how much I can tell you about the X’s and O’s. We just found a way. I’m very proud of this team. I’m proud that we’re doing it. We’re showing a lot of heart in some tough moments.”
Limiting Louisville’s Chausee Claire will be key for Pitt. Claire is a dangerous hitter with 415 kills this season. Raquel Lazaro sets the Cardinals offense, and she has 44 service aces and 1,075 service assists this season.
Elena Scott keeps opportunities coming for the Cardinals amid her 433 digs this year. Amaya Tillman makes big stops on defense as she has 157 blocks this fall.
Louisville will need to keep Pitt kill leader Courtney Buzzerio, who has 448 kills this season, and Vazquez Gomez, who has 351 kills this year. Rachel Fairbanks sets the Pitt attack, and she has 39 service aces and 851 assists this fall.
Getting kills and side outs will come at a premium against Pitt’s defense. Ashley Browske has 313 digs. Gray Serena and Chiamaka Nwokolo have 127 and 102 blocks apiece.
“I think we believe. We said it in the last press conference, we don’t know if we’re going to win but we know we can,” Fisher said via VolleyballMag.com. “That’s always been our mantra. I’m just really happy for these young women.”
Pitt or Louisville will face the winner of the Texas-San Diego semifinal for the championship.
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How to Watch Louisville vs Pittsburgh Volleyball Online for Free