How to Watch and Live Stream Iowa State vs Kansas State for Free

Iowa State and Kansas State head to the Emerald Isle to kick off Week 0. Find out how to watch every second the action with the help of our handy guide.

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Ryan Murphy • Managing Editor
Aug 22, 2025 • 13:34 ET • 3 min read
Kansas State Wildcats quarterback Avery Johnson (2) runs with the ball around Iowa State Cyclones linebacker Will McLaughlin (23).
Photo By - Imagn Images. Kansas State Wildcats quarterback Avery Johnson (2) runs with the ball around Iowa State Cyclones linebacker Will McLaughlin (23).

Farmageddon goes global on Saturday, August 23 when Iowa State and Kansas State renew their century-old rivalry at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium. 

This isn’t your ordinary season opener as these Big 12 powerhouses have met every year since 1917, making this one of college football’s most enduring grudge matches. Add in the fact that both teams are ranked in the AP Top 25 and the stakes couldn’t be higher. 

This eagerly anticipated game is airing on ESPN, but did you know you can also live stream the action directly?

Discover the details below and be sure to read our Iowa State vs. Kansas State predictions ahead of kickoff at 12 p.m. ET.

Iowa State Iowa State vs Kansas State Kansas State game info

Location: Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland
Date: Saturday, 8-23, 2025
Kickoff: 12:00 p.m. ET
TV: ESPN

📺 How to watch Iowa State vs Kanas State on TV

Catch every snap, catch, and bone-crunching hit of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic on ESPN. Dave Pasch will handle play-by-play duties for the "Worldwide Leader in Sports" and will be joined in the booth by former All-Big 12 nose guard Dusty Dvoracek.

ESPN will also air a two-hour College Football Countdown show prior to kickoff. Filmed in Bristol, the special will include interviews and features showcasing head coaches and players across the college football landscape.

💻 How to live stream Iowa State vs Kanas State

No cable? No problem? Cord cutters can catch all the action on Fubo. Yes Fubo! It's totally legal and it totally works. Fubo TV offers a free trial that lets you stream ESPN without spending a dime, perfect for accessing the game without a long-term subscription. Just sign up, tune into ESPN, and cancel before the trial ends.

📻 How to listen to Iowa State vs Kansas State

Prefer listening to the action? Grab your radio or smartphone and tune into SiriusXM, where you can choose between the Iowa State feed (via Mad Dog Sports Radio) or the Kansas State feed (via the College Sports Radio channel) for comprehensive, voice‑only coverage. It’s great for tailgating, driving, or multitasking while still catching every hit and hype moment.

🚜 What is Farmageddon?

"Farmageddon" is the nickname for the rivalry between Iowa State University and Kansas State University. Both schools are land-grant universities with deep agricultural roots, and the matchup highlights their shared heritage as well as their competitive football histories.

While not officially one of the oldest or most famous rivalries, it has grown in intensity and recognition, especially in the Big 12 conference era, because the teams are often evenly matched and the games carry postseason implications.

🏈 Iowa State vs Kansas State recent results

Date Score
November 20, 2024 Iowa State 29, Kansas State 21
November 25, 2023 Iowa State 42, Kansas State 35
October 8, 2022 Kansas State 10, Iowa State 9
October 16, 2021 Iowa State 33, Kansas State 22
November 21, 2020 Iowa State 45, Kansas State 0

Looking for more insights? Check out our Iowa State vs. Kansas State prop picks.

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Ryan Murphy began his love affair with sports journalism at the age of nine when he wrote his first article about his little league baseball team. He has since authored his own weekly column for Fox Sports and has been a trusted voice within the sports betting industry for the past eight years with stops at XL Media and Churchill Downs. He’s been proud to serve as Managing Editor at Covers since 2022.

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