The 2025 National Championship Game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Notre Dame Fighting Irish promises to be a memorable event, and ESPN is pulling out all the stops to provide an engaging experience for fans.
Let’s look at the viewing options and find out who will be in the broadcast booth for the 2025 National Championship Game.
When Does ESPN’s Coverage Start?
TV coverage of the 2025 National Championship Game will start at 7:30 p.m. ET on Jan. 20, 2025, on ESPN. Although ESPN will carry the main broadcast feed, it offers several different viewing opportunities and several different ways to enjoy the game.
- ESPN – Main Telecast
- ESPN2 – Field Pass with The Pat McAfee Show
- ESPNU – Command Center
- ESPNews – SkyCast
- ESPN Deportes – Spanish Language
- ESPN Radio – National Radio
- ESPN App – Notre Dame Hometown Radio
- ESPN App – Ohio State Hometown Radio
- ESPN App – All-22
- ESPN App – Halftime Marching Bands
ESPN will lead us into the title game coverage with College GameDay from 5 p.m. ET live from Mercedes Benz Stadium. Rece Davis will be joined by the usual crew, with several special guests expected to appear before sending us to kickoff.
Once the action starts, there will be numerous options for avid fans who want a different experience from the main feed on ESPN. However, the main MegaCast on ESPN promises to be more immersive than ever, with over 100 different cameras, including those in the end zone, goal posts, line of gain, and on the refs.
ESPN2 will be the home of the popular “Field Pass with The Pat McAfee Show,” which offers an entertaining perspective on the game’s action, where Pat McAfee and his team roam the sidelines.
Who Are the Game Announcers for the National Championship Game?
ESPN is rolling out the red carpet for the National Championship Game and is sending their headline announcers to Atlanta.
Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit will be on the call for the 2025 National Championship Game, the 11th consecutive appearance for the duo in the title game.
On the field, Holly Rowe will be reporting from the Ohio State sideline, while Molly McGrath will be with Notre Dame as they provide the latest news and insights from the field. Meanwhile, former Big Ten referee Bill Lemonnier will offer rule analysis throughout the broadcast.
If you are listening to the 2025 National Championship Game, your radio broadcast team is Sean McDonough and Greg McElroy. They will be joined by ESPN reporters Ian Fitzsimmons and Katie George.
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