South Carolina vs. Kentucky football game on ABC: Time, live streams during DirecTV blackout

The Kentucky Wildcats and South Carolina Gamecocks kick off their SEC season on Saturday with a clash in Lexington, Kentucky. The game is scheduled to begin at 3:30 p.m. ET and will be televised on ABC and streamed by FuboTV (free trial), Sling (1st month discount), and ESPN+ ($10.99/month).

The game has been unavailable on DirecTV Stream since Friday, September 6 due to a dispute involving Disney, ABC and ESPN. Check back for the latest information before subscribing.

• Here’s how you can watch on ABC: Live streams of the South Carolina vs Kentucky game are available with offers from FuboTV (free trial) and SlingTV (low introductory price).
• For a limited time, FuboTV is offering $30 off the first month after the free trial. With the $30 offer, plans start at $49.99.
• The game will also be streamed on ESPN+, which costs $10.99 per month.
• At the time of publication, the Kentucky vs. South Carolina broadcast on ABC is excluded from streaming on DirecTV Stream.
• Other ABC and ESPN properties affected by the blackout include ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ACC Network and SEC Network.

South Carolina Gamecocks (1-0) at Kentucky Wildcats (1-0)

NCAA football duels at a glance

When: Saturday, September 7, 3:30 p.m. ET

Where: Kroger Field, Lexington, Kentucky.

TV channels: SEC Network

Live streams: FuboTV (free trial) | SlingTV (low introductory price) | ESPN+ ($10.99/month)

The Gamecocks head to Lexington, Kentucky, for their first Southeastern Conference game of the 2024 season against the Kentucky Wildcats. South Carolina was sloppy in its home opener against Old Dominion last weekend, scoring twice on short fields to defeat Old Dominion 23-19.

Kentucky pulled off a tighter performance in Week 1, beating Southern Miss 31-0 at Kroger Field. The game was called off in the third quarter due to lightning strikes and was eventually called a final, with UK scoring on both sides of the ball.

Kentucky vs. South Carolina: Know your live streaming options

• FuboTV (free trial) – Excellent viewing experience with a huge library of live sports content. Free trial duration varies. Monthly fee after free trial starts at $49.99 for the duration with $30 off the first month.
• SlingTV (low introductory price) – The discounted first month is best if you're out of free trials or looking for a TV subscription for at least a month.
• DirecTV Stream (free trial) – This game is blocked from streaming on DirecTV Stream pending a change in the ongoing legal dispute between DirecTV and Disney. Please check for the latest information before subscribing.
• ESPN+ ($10.99/month) – The industry's best standalone solution for live college football broadcasting, including exclusive games.