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UPDATE: The Sugar Bowl's January 1 kickoff has been postponed to January 2 at 4 p.m. ET following an attack in New Orleans. The game will still air on ESPN in its new time. The original story, with the updated time, follows:

The last quarterfinal College Football Playoff game kicks off today with a Notre Dame vs. Georgia match-up. We've put together everything you need to know about how to watch the Sugar Bowl, including live streaming options for those without cable.

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Georgia Bulldogs will face off tonight at the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. Georgia has gone 11-2 this season, trailing second overall behind the undefeated Oregon, while Notre Dame is 12-1. Georgia is fresh off an SEC Championship win, but the game saw quarterback Carson Beck face an injury, so today's quarterfinal will force the team to see how they fare without him. The two teams last played a little over five years ago in a match-up that saw Georgia walk away 23-17.

Whether you're rooting for the Bulldogs or the Fighting Irish, we've got you covered when it comes to tuning into today's game. For the latest college football information, don't forget to bookmark our how to watch college football streaming guide.

• See also: Where to watch college basketball | How to watch UFC | How to watch NFL games

How to watch the Sugar Bowl: quick links

• US: ESPN on Sling TV (half-off first month) | Fubo ($35 off first month) | DirecTV Stream (five-day free trial)
• Access subscriptions anywhere: ExpressVPN (30-day money-back guarantee)
• When: Thursday, January 2 at 4 p.m. ET

What channel is the Sugar Bowl on?

As was the case with the rest of the college football quarterfinals, the Sugar Bowl is on ESPN. The postponed January 2 game is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. ET. It was originally supposed to kick off on January 1 at 8:45 p.m. ET.

How to watch the Sugar Bowl in the US

Cord-cutters can live stream the game by subscribing to a live TV streaming package with ESPN. Sling TV, Fubo, and DirecTV Stream are three of the best. The month-to-month streaming services offer tons of channels in their lineups in addition to ESPN. ESPN Plus won't show the game, so these are the best options for those without cable.

Sling TV is the cheapest way to watch today's game. At $46/month, Sling is one of the most affordable live TV streaming services out there. The streaming service offers ESPN and 34 other live channels in its Sling Orange plan, including TNT, CNN, and AMC. While there's no free trial, Sling is offering half off your first month of service, making it just $23 today.

Sling Orange

You can access 35 live channels with Sling Orange, including ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN3. Right now, you can get 50% off your first month before subscriptions go back to $46 a month, which you can cancel any time.

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Sports fans seeking even more live channels might want to try out Fubo or DirecTV Stream. The live TV streaming packages carry tons of channels (including ESPN), making them solid cable replacements. DirecTV Stream plans offer 90+ channels, starting at $87 per month. The service offers a five-day free trial. Fubo carries 185+ channels with plans starting at $80 per month. New users can get up to $35 off their first month of service.

DirecTV Stream

Previously known as AT&T TV, DirecTV Stream offers streaming access to a large selection of live channels, including most key networks typically found in traditional cable packages.

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Fubo Essential

Fubo's most essential tier features most of the same offerings as its Pro plan (NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, ESPN, etc.), but it lacks regional sports networks that show NBA, NHL, and MLB games. This will remove any applicable extra RSN fees from your monthly bill.

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How to watch the Sugar Bowl from anywhere

Just because you're traveling abroad doesn't mean you need to miss out on watching the game. Football fans can keep up with most of their usual watch options by using a VPN. VPNs, short for virtual private networks, allow people to change their virtual location. This way, their electronic device's work just like they would back home. This option will work best for Americans who are just traveling away from home since the services we recommended today require US payment methods.

Not sure where to start when it comes to VPNs? Our top suggestion is ExpressVPN, a beginner-friendly option with a 30-day money-back guarantee, so there's no sweat if you find that it's not what you're looking for. You can check out our ExpressVPN review for more information and keep reading to learn how to use a VPN.

ExpressVPN Plan

With its consistent performance, reliable security, and expansive global streaming features, ExpressVPN is the best VPN out there, excelling in every spec and offering many advanced features that make it exceptional. Better yet, you can save more than 60% right now and get up to four months free.

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How to watch the Sugar Bowl with a VPN

• Sign up for a VPN if you don't have one.
• Install it on the device you're using to watch.
• Turn it on and set it to a US location.
• Sign up for Sling or Fubo if you don't already have an account.
• Enjoy the game.

Note: Using VPNs is illegal in certain countries, and using VPNs to access region-locked streaming content might constitute a breach of the terms of use for certain services. Insider does not endorse or condone the illegal use of VPNs.

Lillian Brown

Associate Editor of Streaming

Lillian Brown is the Associate Editor of Streaming on Business Insider’s Reviews team. A lifelong entertainment and media buff, she specializes in helping you find how to watch your favorite shows, movies, and sporting events.ExperienceLillian has been writing about entertainment, sports, TV, and film for over six years, starting her career in the Living/Arts department of The Boston Globe. She went on to write entertainment features, roundups, and conduct celebrity interviews for publications like Vulture, TV Guide, Esquire, Time, and The Daily Beast before joining Business Insider as a streaming specialist. In her current role, she writes about everything from finding the right VPN for watching overseas soccer games to choosing between the endless number of streaming services out there. When she’s not writing, she is editing stories from freelancers or fellow Reviews team members. Lillian is also an expert deal hunter. She loves the thrill of sharing an amazing discount with readers, whether it be on her favorite streaming services or on products she knows our team loves and recommends. She plays an active role in writing about sales and deals for the Reviews team.Why you can trust LillianWhether she’s testing streaming platform interfaces or actively comparing channel offerings between services, Lillian always has her finger on the pulse of what’s new in entertainment. She has tested nearly every streaming service and is an expert when it comes to VPNs. She is the first person to know when a streaming service has changed its price, and whether or not it’s still worth paying for. As a sports fan, she also knows exactly where the next big playoff game is streaming, what time it starts, and where they’re playing. Expertise

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