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Game Day Dilemma: How to Catch Kentucky vs. Auburn Without ESPN
USA, LexingtonSun Nov 02 2025
The Issue
College football fans using YouTube TV are in a tough spot. The ongoing feud between Disney and Google has removed ESPN channels from the platform. This means the Kentucky vs. Auburn game, set to air at 7:30 p.m. ET on the SEC Network, is not accessible for many.
Alternatives for Fans
ESPN Unlimited
- Standalone service from Disney
- Offers all ESPN content, including live games
- Pricey at $29.99 per month
- Covers all Kentucky games on ESPN channels
- Bundle with Disney Plus and Hulu for the same price for 12 months
Hulu + Live TV
- Similar to YouTube TV
- Includes ESPN channels
- $64.99 per month for the first three months, then $89.99 per month after that
Fubo TV
- Sports and News package with ESPN channels for $55.99 per month
- Free five-day trial available
Sling's Day Pass
- $4.99 for 24 hours of access to Sling Orange
- Weekend pass for $9.99
- Extra $1 per day for SEC Network
DirecTV Stream
- Entertainment package is $49.99 per month
- Includes ESPN channels
- Free five-day trial available
Local Viewing Options
- KSBar & Grille in Lexington is showing the game
Pirated Streams
- Risky and not recommended
Broadcast Details
- SEC Network with Tom Hart, Jordan Rodgers, and Cole Cubelic
- Locally on UK Sports Network with Tom Leach, Jeff Piecoro, and Dick Gabriel
- Tune in to 840 WHAS, 630 WLAP, or 98.1 WBUL
- Stream online through iHeart Radio or Sirius XM
- Live blog on KSR for updates
- Join the conversation on KSBoard
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questions
What are the ethical considerations of using pirated streams versus paying for alternative services?
What are the alternative streaming services offering similar content to YouTube TV, and how do they compare in terms of cost and features?
Could the Disney-Google dispute be a ploy to drive subscribers to Disney's own streaming services?
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