College Football Playoff bracket reveal and bowl pairing show: How to watch free livestream, time

The College Football Playoff (CFP) bracket will be revealed today, alongside every bowl game matchup. The selection show will begin at 11 a.m. CT on ESPN. Fans can watch the show for free online by using the free trial offered by DirecTV Stream. Alternatively, Sling and Fubo TV offer a first-month discount to new users.

The five highest-ranked conference champions have clinched their spot in the CFP, and four of those teams will receive a first-round bye. Notably, some teams are nearly guaranteed to receive an at-large bid this year.

Notre Dame, Ohio State, and Tennessee are three teams that did not play in a conference championship game, but they could host a playoff game in the first round.

The selection show will also highlight each bowl game for the 2024 season. Some teams have had incredible years, but they were unable to reach the CFP: South Carolina, BYU, and Colorado. All three of these teams surpassed their preseason expectations, and they will try to end their 2024 campaigns with a victory.

Fans can watch the selection show for free online by using the free trial offered by DirecTV Stream. Alternatively, Sling and Fubo TV offer a first-month discount to new users.