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First-place in the Pac-12 is on the line Saturday night when SoCal foes USC and UCLA play for the Victory Bell in their annual heated rivalry game.
The game (8 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 USC vs UCLA 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 USC vs UCLA 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 USC vs UCLA 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 USC vs UCLA 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 USC vs UCLA 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 USC vs UCLA 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.
USC vs UCLA Preview
In the annual USC-UCLA matchup, USC comes in with a 9-1 record and a No. 7 ranking, while UCLA sits at 9-2 with a No. 16 ranking. USC is favored, but only by 1.5 points, so the game should be a real barn burner.
In his pre-game press conference, USC coach Lincoln Riley said that they’re treating this like any other game, though, because they need to focus on winning.
“We’re not doing anything honestly too specific with this rivalry, not to discount it in any way. We’ve acknowledged that this game, in some ways, is going to feel different. We’ve acknowledged that it is a rivalry game. There’s a lot of history behind it. It’s gonna be a great game to play in. But past that, I think we’re really zeroed in on what we believe will help us play well, and that’s where our focus will be. Other than both teams wearing home jerseys, I don’t know if there’s a whole lot different, to be honest. I mean, one of the best parts about our job is getting to coaching these games,” said Riley.
But he did say he certainly understands the excitement surrounding a rivalry game and he’s excited for his first time coaching in this one.
“There’s a lot of emotion and intensity and excitement in these games. That’s what makes them fun, right?” said Riley. “Makes them fun for the players, makes them fun for the fans, and people across the country to watch. You have to balance out playing football, which can get lost in the heat of the battle. You have to have poise. You also have to have intensity. You have to understand the intent of this game and the emotions of this game. The overall intensity will be a little bit different. It should be a lot of fun.”
He also said that the players recognize what an opportunity this is to not only head to the Pac-12 championship but also possibly move up in the college football rankings.
“The players are aware of [what’s at stake]. We’ve talked repeatedly during the back half of the season about just realizing there is a great opportunity there,” said Riley. “I don’t know that we have to define it. There are a lot of potential opportunities out there. Our deal has just been to generally understand that we are in a phenomenal position and that if you keep improving, keep giving yourself chances to win going through Saturday’s ball games, then they’re going to get more fun. That’s what makes these games even better. This is what you work so hard for. This is right where we expected to be. We have a great opportunity, and our focus is going to be taking advantage of it.”
The USC vs UCLA game kicks off Saturday, November 19 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern time on ESPN Plus.