How to Watch Nick Saban’s New Docuseries Online for Free

The six-part docuseries, Saban, explores the legendary coach’s life and philosophy for success

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Nick Saban’s life and legacy as one of the sporting world’s greatest coaches will be explored in a new docuseries from ESPN, Saban.

The six-part series, which premieres on Oct. 8, offers a deep look at Saban’s 17 seasons and six championships during his tenures at Alabama, LSU, and Michigan State. It’ll also discuss his time at the Miami Dolphins.

At a Glance: How to Watch Saban Docuseries Online Free

• Stream: ESPN Unlimited
• Stream for free: DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV
• Premieres Thursday, Oct. 8, at 6 p.m. ET

Viewers will get perspectives from more than 70 voices, including Bill Belichick, Lane Kiffin, Steve Sarkisian, Kirby Smart, and Tim Tebow, alongside more than 30 hours of interview footage with Saban. The docuseries also reportedly includes over 100 hours of never-before-seen home videos, locker room footage, and team meetings. All of this will center on Saban’s character, both on and off the field, and his philosophy for success — “The Process” — that helped him become the winningest college football coach ever.

How to Watch the Nick Saban Docuseries Online for Free

Saban will air over six weeks on ESPN with streaming available on ESPN Unlimited.

If you want to stream Saban online for free, you can get a free trial to DirecTV, Fubo, or Hulu + Live TV (ESPN Unlimited doesn’t offer a free trial).

DirecTV

DirecTV carries ESPN in several packages and offers a five-day free trial, making it an easy way to stream Saban for free. Sign up for the MySports Genre Pack or any of the streamer’s larger Signature Packages to watch the docuseries as it airs. If you keep the service after the trial ends, it’ll renew starting at $49.99 for the first month and $64.99 a month after that.

Free Trial

Fubo

You can also stream Saban with a free trial to Fubo. ESPN (and an ESPN Unlimited subscription) is included in both of the streamer’s English plans, which both begin with a five-day free trial. After the trial ends, pricing begins at $63.99 for the first month and $88.99 a month thereafter.

Hulu + Live TV

Another way to watch Saban for free without cable is with Hulu + Live TV. The service costs $99.99 a month, but you’ll get a three-day free trial and a $50 discount on your first month.