Getty Cal's Jack Plummer looks to lead his team to an upset win against UCLA.
The California Golden Bears and UCLA Bruins meet in a post-Thanksgiving rivalry showdown on Friday, November 25.
The game (4:30 p.m. ET start time) will be televised on Fox, but if you don’t have cable, you can watch a live stream on FuboTV or DirecTV Stream, which both include Fox in nearly every market 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 UCLA vs California streaming live online:
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FuboTV
You can watch a live stream of Fox (live in most markets) 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 UCLA vs California 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 Fox Spots app or FoxSports.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your FuboTV credentials to do that.
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream has four different channel packages: “Entertainment,” “Choice,” “Ultimate” and “Premier.” Fox (live in most markets) 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 UCLA vs California 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 Fox Sports app or FoxSports.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.
Sling TV
You can watch a live stream of Fox (live in a limited number of markets) and 45-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 Fox and FS1, plus you can get your first month for half off:
Once signed up for Sling TV, you can watch UCLA vs California 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 Fox Sports app or FoxSports.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 Fox (live in most markets) 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 UCLA vs California 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 Fox Sports app or FoxSports.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your Hulu credentials to log in and watch.
Vidgo
You can watch a live stream of Fox (live in a limited number of markets) and 65+ other TV channels on Vidgo, which does not come with a free trial:
Once signed up for Vidgo, you can watch UCLA vs California 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 Fox Sports app or FoxSports.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.
UCLA vs California Preview
Eighteenth-ranked UCLA (8-3) takes on Cal (4-7) in a critical late-season rivalry matchup on Friday.
The Bruins seeks to rebound from losses to USC and Arizona while Cal looks to play spoiler. UCLA has won the past two matchups in the rivalry, but Cal hasn’t lost three-straight in the series since 2015.
Cal snapped its six-game losing streak on November 19 with a 27-20 win over Stanford. Golden Bears quarterback Jack Plummer threw for 280 yards and a touchdown versus two interceptions.
Plummer notably played his best game of the season two weeks prior against then-No. 9 USC with 406 yards passing and three touchdowns versus a pick. He has 2,801 yards and 17 touchdowns versus nine interceptions this season.
UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson also fared well against USC. He threw for 309 yards and four touchdowns versus three interceptions. Overall, he has 2,694 yards and 24 touchdowns versus seven interceptions for the season.
Bruins running back Zach Charbonnet has been tough to stop all season. Charbonnet has 1,240 yards rushing and 13 touchdowns, and he has 33 receptions for 299 yards.
Cal’s run defense gives up 131.2 yards per game, which the Golden Bears will need to improve on against the Bruins. The Golden Bears also give up 287.7 yards passig per game, which could bode well for Thompson-Robinson and company.
Golden Bears running back Jaydn Ott could help keep the defense off the field. Ott has 842 yards rushing and eight touchdowns amid a 5.4 yards per carry average.
UCLA’s defense has some struggles with the run amid 129.4 yards allowed per contest. The Bruins also gavie up 274 yards per game.
Cal will need to be wary of UCAL linebacker Laiatu Latu. He has 9.5 sacks, three forced fumbles and 33 tackles this season.
Likewise, Bruins linebacker JonJon Vaughns could also give the Golden Bears trouble. He has two interceptions, four pass deflections, and 48 tackles this fall.
Cal likewise has some playmakers on defense. Linebacker Myles Jerrigan and defensive end Xavier Carlton have four sacks apiece. Safety Daniel Scott has three interceptions and a forced fumble.