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The 2022 HBCU Pigskin Showdown, an all-star game for players from HBCU schools, takes place at Marion Military Institute in Marion, Alabama, on Saturday.
The game (1 p.m. ET start time) will be televised on CNBC, but if you don’t have cable, you can watch a live stream on FuboTV or DirecTV Stream, which both include CNBC and come with a free trial.
Those are the two 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 the 2022 HBCU Pigskin Showdown streaming live online:
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FuboTV
You can watch a live stream of CNBC and 100-plus other TV channels on FuboTV, which comes with a free seven-day trial:
Once signed up for FuboTV, you can watch the 2022 HBCU Pigskin Showdown 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 NBC Sports app or NBCSports.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.” CNBC 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 the 2022 HBCU Pigskin Showdown 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 NBC Sports app or NBCSports.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.
Peacock TV
If you’ve used up all your free trials for other streaming services, the cheapest way to watch a live stream of the game is on Peacock Premium, which is just $4.99 per month:
Once signed up for Peacock, you can watch the 2022 HBCU Pigskin Showdown live on the Peacock TV app or Peacock TV website.
Compatible devices for the Peacock TV app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, PlayStation 4 or 5, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
Sling TV
You can watch a live stream of CNBC and 40-plus other TV channels via Sling TV’s “Sling Blue” package. This option doesn’t include a free trial, but it’s the cheapest long-term streaming service with sports channels, and you can get your first month half off:
Once signed up for Sling TV, you can watch the 2022 HBCU Pigskin Showdown 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 NBC Sports app or NBCSports.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 CNBC and 65+ other TV channels via Hulu With Live TV, which also includes access to both ESPN+ and Disney+ at no extra cost:
Once signed up for Hulu With Live TV, you can watch the 2022 HBCU Pigskin Showdown 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 NBC Sports app or NBCSports.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.
HBCU Pigskin Showdown 2022 Preview
The HBCU Pigskin Showdown is an all-star football game that started in 2021. Its focus is to “provide a platform for student-athletes to showcase their talent to a national audience and perform in front of NFL scouts,” according to the NBCUniversal press release.
The press release continues:
The 2022 HBCU Pigskin Showdown will help give professional exposure to some of the best college senior football players from historically black colleges and universities.
The participants in this event will be selected and invited by our scouting staff with the overall ratings and grades of each player in mind.
Players will participate in 4 pro-style practice sessions and an All-Star game while being evaluated by professional football league scouts. Scouts, coaches, and executives from the NFL and CFL have been invited to attend the HBCU Pigskin Showdown.
Our all-star event will also include an official measurement day that will focus on all the pertinent individual vitals that professional scouts will want to see.
Players will participate in seminars that will be geared towards providing information that will be useful as they transition into the pursuit of a professional career. The HBCU Pigskin Showdown will also set times for players to be interviewed and introduced to professional scouts in a personal setting.
Through NBCU Academy – a journalism training and development program designed to prepare college students and young professionals for careers in the news and media technology industry – NBC Sports will present select students from HBCU institutions with the opportunity to cover the event for NBCSports.com.
The game is more than just an all-star football contest. The week-long celebration will give HBCU administrators, supporters, and alumni an awesome backdrop for a convention-style gathering that will allow for meaningful conversations and networking. A number of connected events will be held in both Selma and Marion, Alabama, one being a procession, led by the HBCU all-stars, across Selma’s historic Edmund Pettus Bridge.
“HBCUs are so important to our nation,” said Director of Operations/Co-Founder Bryant Grove in a statement. “We’re thankful for NBC recognizing our vision and partnering with us to continue to provide a platform for these young men while highlighting the history of the Black Belt region between bot Selma & Marion, Alabama, as well as the campus of Marion Military Institute.
“This is a great opportunity for HBCU pro prospects to get even more national exposure,” added Executive Director/Co-Founder Chris Williams. “We’re excited to be in the Black Belt region of Alabama and happy that the histories of Marion and Selma, Alabama will be on display as we provide a stage for these young athletes.”
The 2022 HBCU Pigskin Showdown airs Saturday, December 17 at 1 p.m. Eastern time on CNBC and Peacock.