How to watch Navy vs. Army without cable

Watch the Midshipmen take on the Black Knights in a historic rivalry game.
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Wondering how to watch college football this season? Here are your best options:

Best for affordability
Sling TV Blue Plan
$20 for the first month, then $40/month (save $20 )
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BEST FOR SINGLE GAME
FuboTV Pro plan
7-day free trial, then $59.99/month for 1 month (Save $20)
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The Navy Midshipmen and the No. 22 Army Black Knights will face off in a historic rivalry this week at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. The game will take place on Saturday, Dec. 14, and is scheduled to start at 3 p.m. ET/12 p.m. PT.

Army moved up to No. 22 in the rankings, which were released on Sunday with rest of the College Football Playoffs bracket, after defeating Tulane to win the American Athletic Conference. Navy, with an 8-3 record, didn't land among the Top 25 at the end of the season, but both Armed Forces teams will be heading to a bowl game after this matchup.

The Black Knights will face Marshall in the Independence Bowl, and Navy will face Oklahoma in the Armed Forces Bowl.

Navy vs. Army football kickoff time and network

The Navy vs. Army football game is scheduled for a 3 p.m. ET/12 p.m. PT start on CBS/Paramount+ on Saturday, Dec. 14.

Brad Nessler is expected to do the play-by-play, while Gary Danielson will join him in the booth as the analyst.

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Best streaming services for Navy vs. Army football game

You need to choose a streaming service to watch college football without cable or satellite TV. We've found some of the best streaming services to consider for the Navy vs. Army football game on CBS/Paramount+. 

Most affordable: Paramount+ Essential

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Paramount+ Essential
$7.99/month or $79.99/year

Paramount+ offers its essential plan that comes with over 40,000 episodes and movies at just $7.99 per month. This plan would serve your needs for locally available NFL games. Sign up to enjoy a first-month discounted rate of $2.99.

Paramount+ Essential's sports channels feature BET, CBS, CBS News, CBS Sports, Comedy Central, Crime & Justice, ET, Nickelodeon, and more.

Most channels: Sling TV

Sling TV suggests the streamer's Orange Plan for the game, which costs $20 for the first month and $40 monthly after that.

Sling TV’s sports channels feature ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNews, ESPNU, FOX, FS1, FS2, NBC, NFL Network, and SEC Network.

Best for single game: FuboTV

FuboTV offers you more than 250 channels of live TV and the option to watch on 10 screens at once. You can try FuboTV with a seven-day free trial period. 

FuboTV’s sports channel offerings include ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews, FOX, FS1, FS2, Golf Network, Marquee Sports Network, Monumental Sports, NBC, NFL Network, and SEC Network. 


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