The Game ended in a mass brawl that required the intervention of sheriffs, deputies, state troopers, university police and local police — with the aid of pepper spray — 12 months ago, and that was a fixture that had nothing riding on it except pride. This time, 9-2 Michigan realistically need to beat 11-0 reigning champions Ohio State to have any shot of reaching the 2025-26 College Football Playoff.
Here’s how to watch Ohio State vs Michigan live streams online from anywhere with a VPN — and potentially for free.
Ohio State vs Michigan live stream, date, time and channels
The Ohio State vs Michigan game takes place on Saturday, November 29.
► Time: 12 p.m. ET / 9 a.m. PT / 5 p.m. GMT / 4 a.m. AEDT (Sun.)
• FREE STREAM — DAZN (U.K.)
• U.S. — FOX One / FOX via Sling TV
• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN 100% risk free
On paper, there’s only one winner. Wide receiver Carnell Tate and tight end Max Klare have made quarterback Julian Sayin’s life easy, while Ohio State’s defense ranks fourth nationally for rushing yards allowed per play. That’s a problem for Bryce Underwood, who’s leaned heavily on the run game all season. Michigan’s freshman quarterback will almost certainly have to take the game into his own hands in the regular-season finale.
The Buckeyes have also topped the CFP rankings since Week 1 of the college football campaign, by virtue of not just going unbeaten, but being behind for 26 minutes in total. They have, however, had a soft schedule. Ohio State have faced one ranked opponent all season, and that was in the curtain-raiser against preseason No.1 Texas, who have fallen well short of expectations.
Although Michigan are only on the bubble after defeats by Oklahoma and USC, this clash stands to be Ohio State’s toughest of the campaign so far, and not just because it’s taking place in the ultra-hostile confines of the Big House in Ann Arbor. The Wolverines have won The Game four years running, and from a Buckeyes perspective, last year’s 13-10 reverse at the Horseshoe was the worst of the lot.
It was the magnificent high point of what was otherwise an abysmal year for Michigan, who ended it with an 8-5 record. And it’s hard to escape the sense that the occasion got to Ohio State, who registered a pair of interceptions and missed field goals against their arch-rivals. It was their first defeat to an unranked Michigan since 1993, and their first such defeat on home turf since 1966.
Here’s how to watch Ohio State vs Michigan live streams from anywhere in the world.
Can I watch Ohio State vs Michigan free of charge?
Viewers in the U.K. are in luck, because the Ohio State vs Michigan game is being shown for free on DAZN. All you need is an account.
Abroad? Use NordVPN to watch The Game and access your free coverage as if you were back home. More on that below…
How to watch Ohio State vs Michigan from anywhere
Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching the football on your usual subscription?
You can still watch Ohio State vs Michigan live thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear as if they’re back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It’s the best on the market:
It’s really easy to use a VPN to watch Ohio State vs Michigan.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we’ve said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you want to watch your DAZN stream of the Buckeyes vs Wolverines, choose ‘United Kingdom’ from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to DAZN, sign in, and watch The Game live.
How to watch Ohio State vs Michigan live streams in the U.S.
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College football fans based in the U.S. can watch Ohio State vs Michigan on FOX and FOX One.
With games being shown on more than 20 different channels and streaming services this season, the most cost-efficient way to tune in is via one of the best cable TV alternatives.
Sling is the cheapest cable alternative we recommend. Sling Blue starts at $46/month and carries local FOX, NBC and ABC affiliates in select markets, as well as FS1, NFL Network, TNT and TruTV. Sling Orange costs $46/month and carries ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3 and TNT.
You can combine them both for $66/month and subscribe to the Sports Extras addon for an additional $9/month, which unlocks ACC Network, Big Ten Network, ESPNU, SEC Network and more.
FOX simulcasts its sports coverage on FOX One, which costs $19.99/month or $199.99/year after a 7-day FREE trial.
Fubo, unlike Sling, offers CBS as well as ABC and FOX regardless of your media market. It also offers CBS Sports Network, along with every other channel you need for college football, bar Peacock and ESPN Select.
Fubo starts at $84.99/month, and SEC Network and ACC Network aren’t included as standard in all regions, in which case you’ll need to pay $7.99/month extra for the Fubo Extra addon, which also grants access to ESPNU.
If you can live without CBS, Sling might be the more cost-efficient choice.
YouTube TV is great for watching sports and offers features like multiview and key plays. Unfortunately, it doesn’t offer the SEC Network, which is a dealbreaker for a lot of college football fans.
There’s also Hulu + Live TV, which carries all the channels you need and gives you an ESPN Select subscription. However, at $90/month it’s pricey. Depending on what you need, you might be better off combining Sling Blue with ESPN Unlimited.
ESPN Unlimited carries ESPN, ESPN on ABC, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNU, ESPN Deportes, SEC Network, SEC Network+, Longhorn Network, ACC Network and ACC Network Extra, plus ESPN Select (formerly ESPN Plus), which has a ton of exclusive games.
ESPN Unlimited costs $29.99/month or $299.99/year, but for a limited time you can bundle it with Disney Plus and Hulu for $29.99/month for 12 months, after which it’ll cost $35.99/month.
Can I watch Ohio State vs Michigan in Canada?
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TSN Plus shows multiple college football games each week, but Ohio State vs Michigan doesn’t appear to be one of them.
If you’re in Canada from the U.S. or U.K., you can watch The Game with the aid of a VPN, such as NordVPN.
How to watch Ohio State vs Michigan live streams in the U.K.
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In the U.K., the Ohio State vs Michigan game is free-to-air on DAZN.
DAZN shows up to 25 college football games per week during the regular season, as well as major bowl games and the entirety of the College Football Playoff. It’s also home to NCAA basketball and March Madness.
Best of all, all of DAZN’s NCAA coverage is free-to-air for a limited time. All you need is an account. A DAZN subscription usually costs £24.99 per month or £180 per year.
If you’re on holiday outside the U.K., you can still follow your usual Ohio State vs Michigan live stream by using one of the best VPN services, such as NordVPN.
Can I watch Ohio State vs Michigan in Australia?
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Unfortunately, Ohio State vs Michigan appears to have slipped through the cracks in Australia, where select college football games are shown on ESPN via Foxtel, Kayo Sports and Disney Plus.
If you’re a Brit or an American Down Under for work or on vacation you can catch The Game as usual by using a VPN, such as NordVPN.
