Tennessee vs. Illinois in the Liberty Mutual Music City Bowl: How to Watch with Sling
Volunteers and Fighting Illini meet in Nashville for a high-octane Music City Bowl matchup.
The College Football season comes to an end in one of the busiest times of the year on the sports calendar: Bowl Season. This year, Sling will have 45 of the 47 Bowl Games, and when you subscribe with our new Day Pass, you can watch as much or as little as you want. Die-hard fans who want to watch all of Bowl Season on ESPN can subscribe to Sling Orange. To purchase a 1 Day Pass subscription, use the link below and follow this link for our complete guide to Bowl Season on Sling!
How to watch Tennessee and Illinois in the Liberty Mutual Music City Bowl with Sling
The Music City Bowl is available with a 1 Day Pass ($4.99), 7 Day Pass ($14.99), or 3 Day Pass ($9.99) subscription.
When is Tennessee vs. Illinois?
The Music City Bowl between the Volunteers and Fighting Illini takes place Tuesday, December 30, 2025, with kickoff set for 5:30p ET at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee.
What Channel is Tennessee vs. Illinois?
The Volunteers and Fighting Illini will air on ESPN. To watch ESPN with Sling, subscribe to a 1, 3, or 7 Day Pass, or purchase a monthly subscription to Sling Orange or Orange + Blue.
What are the Odds for Tennessee vs. Illinois?
According to DraftKings, Tennessee is a 2.5‑point favorite against Illinois in the Music City Bowl. The Over/Under line is currently 61.5 points.
Music City Bowl Preview and Details
We may get some fireworks in the Music City Bowl! These two 8-4 teams may have different shades of orange, but they share a lot of the same qualities. Both have explosive offenses and rank in the upper tier in their conferences for points per game. They both also rank near the bottom of their conferences in total defense. With the game being in Nashville, there will be a big Volunteer contingent in Nissan Stadium. But this game is what bowl season is about for fans. Who wouldn’t want to go to Nashville to root on their school right before New Year’s Eve?
Who: Tennessee Volunteers vs. the Illinois Fighting Illini in the Music City Bowl
When: Tuesday, December 30 at 5:30p ET on ESPN
Where: Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee
How to watch: ESPN is available on Sling with a 1, 3, or 7 Day Pass subscription or Sling Orange or Orange + Blue.