Where to watch Rose Bowl 2026: Time, channel, how to stream Alabama vs. Indiana CFP game

Learn more on how to watch the Rose Bowl, what time it starts and what to expect as the Indiana Hoosiers and Alabama Crimson Tide meet in the College Football Playoffs.

The 112th Rose Bowl, a College Football Playoff quarterfinal game, takes place New Years Day in Pasadena, California, featuring one of the most unusual matchups the sport can offer.

No. 1 seed Indiana, a program that entered this season with the most losses in history, went 13-0 behind Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza. The Hoosiers will face No. 9 seed Alabama (11-3), the school with the third-most wins ever.

Who will come out on top in "The Granddaddy of Them All" and continue its march toward a national championship? Here's what you need to know.

Date: Jan. 1, 2026

Time: 4 p.m. ET, 1 p.m. PT