How to Watch Cal v. Louisville Football: Live Stream and TV Channel

How to watch Cal v. Louisville college football 2025

The California Golden Bears (5-4, 2-3 ACC) face their second nationally ranked opponent in a row when they play the No. 14 Louisville Cardinals (7-1, 4-1 ACC) this weekend. The game will be the first between the two teams.

Cal would become eligible for a bid in a post-season bowl game with a victory and earn its first win against a top-25 team since December 5, 2020, when it beat the No. 21 Oregon Ducks, 21-17.

Here is how you can watch Cal v. Louisville college football this Saturday.

How to watch Cal v. Louisville college football

• When: Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025

• Kick-Off Time: 7 p.m. Eastern

• Where: L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium in Louisville, Ky.

• TV: ESPN2

• Radio: KSFO 810 AM; Channel 382 on Sirius XM Radio or Channel 972 on the SiriusXM app and website; The Varsity Network app; or the official Cal Bears YouTube channel

How to watch Cal v. Louisville college football online

The Cal v. Louisville college football game will air on ESPN2.

ESPN2 can be streamed online on the ESPN website, ESPN app or a live TV streaming service.

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