College football is headed to one of its most iconic backdrops this winter.
UConn and Army will square off in the 2025 Fenway Bowl, bringing a clash of grit, tradition, and late-season momentum to historic Fenway Park in Boston.
Set for December 27, the matchup is a Northeast showdown played out on one of baseball’s most famous field.
2025 Fenway Bowl: what to know
- Who: UConn Huskies vs. Army Black Knights
- When: Dec. 27, 2:15 p.m. ET
- Where: Fenway Park, Boston, Massachusetts
- Channel: ESPN
- Streaming: DIRECTV (try it free)
The matchup sets up as a classic contrast in styles, with Army’s run-heavy, clock-controlling offense facing a UConn team built to challenge it with speed and physicality.
In a bowl built for grit, the matchup favors whoever wins the trenches and controls the pace.
UConn vs. Army start time:
UConn vs. Army is scheduled to kick off at 2:15 p.m. ET; the game airs nationally on ESPN as part of the postseason bowl slate.
How to watch UConn vs. Army:
If you don’t have cable, you’ll need a live TV streaming service to stream the game for free.
DIRECTV is our top pick for watching college football live for free — its five-day free trial includes ESPN (plus many of the other channels you’ll need for the NCAA season). When the trial is over, you’ll pay as low as $49.99/month and gain access to over 90 live channels.
If you aren’t ready to commit to a full-on subscription, you can try a Sling Orange Day Pass. Priced at $4.99, you’ll get 24 hours of access to all Sling TV Orange has to offer, including ESPN. Sling also offers weekend and week-long passes for its Orange plan, which offer between three and seven days of access.
