The 2025 SEC Championship Game is set to be a blockbuster rematch as the No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs look to avenge their only loss of the season against the No. 10 Alabama Crimson Tide. With the conference crown and significant College Football Playoff implications on the line, this is the must-watch game of the weekend.

Here is everything you need to know to catch the action, followed by a comprehensive preview of the matchup.

Quick Game Details

• Matchup: No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs (11-1) vs. No. 10 Alabama Crimson Tide (10-2)

• Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025

• Kickoff Time: 4:00 PM ET

• Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia

• TV Channel: ABC

• Live Stream: ESPN App, ESPN+, FuboTV (free trial available)

• Betting Odds: Georgia -2.5 | O/U 47.5 

  

How to Watch: Broadcast and Streaming Info

The SEC Championship will be broadcast nationally on ABC. This is a prime-time spotlight game, meaning the network’s top commentary team will likely be on the call.

TV Broadcast

Tune in to your local ABC affiliate. Coverage typically begins with a pre-game show leading up to the 4:00 PM kickoff.

Streaming Options

If you have cut the cord, there are several ways to stream the game:

• ESPN App / ESPN+: You can stream the ABC broadcast via the ESPN app on smart TVs, tablets, and smartphones. Authentication with a TV provider may be required for the main feed, though ESPN+ often hosts simulcasts.

• Live TV Services: Services like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV (check local affiliate availability), and FuboTV all carry ABC. FuboTV currently offers a free trial, which is a great option if you need a one-time solution for the weekend.

Game Preview: The Rematch

The narrative entering Atlanta is thick with tension. These two powerhouses met earlier this season on September 27 in Athens, where Alabama stunned the Bulldogs with a 24-21 victory. That loss remains the only blemish on Georgia’s record, snapping their regular-season dominance.

Now, Kirby Smart’s squad gets a second crack at the Tide, this time on a neutral field (though Mercedes-Benz Stadium is arguably a second home for UGA).

The Stakes

• For Georgia: A win secures the SEC Championship and all but guarantees a top-four seed in the College Football Playoff, earning them a coveted first-round bye. It is also a chance to exorcise the demons of the regular season and prove they are the premier team in the conference.

• For Alabama: The stakes are arguably higher. At 10-2, a loss puts Alabama’s playoff destiny in the hands of the selection committee, potentially dropping them into the 5-12 seed range—or worse, depending on chaos elsewhere. A win locks them in as SEC Champs and secures a comfortable playoff spot.

Georgia Bulldogs: The Road to Redemption

Since the September loss, Georgia has rattled off eight straight wins, looking increasingly dominant. The offense is led by quarterback Gunner Stockton, who has settled into the starting role with poise. Stockton brings a dual-threat element that Alabama struggled to contain fully in spurts during their first meeting.

Key to Georgia’s success will be the running game duo of Nate Frazier and Chauncey Bowens. In the first matchup, Georgia’s offense stalled in the red zone; they will need to convert drives into touchdowns, not field goals, to beat a Tide team that thrives on momentum. Defensively, Georgia has tightened up, allowing fewer than 10 points in recent outings against rivals like Georgia Tech. 

Alabama Crimson Tide: Battling Adversity

Alabama enters Atlanta with a 10-2 record and a reputation for showing up in big moments. Quarterback Ty Simpson has been efficient, throwing for over 3,000 yards this season. His ability to extend plays and avoid turnovers has been the catalyst for Alabama’s offense.

However, the Tide are banged up. The availability of key running back Jam Miller is a concern, and with Kevin Riley ruled out, Alabama’s depth will be tested. The defense, which forced crucial turnovers in the September win, must replicate that performance. In the first game, they successfully pressured Stockton into mistakes; they will need to dial up that same pressure to disrupt Georgia’s rhythm again.

Key Matchup: The Turnover Battle

The stat sheet from the regular season tells a clear story: Alabama is +8 in turnover margin, while Georgia sits at -1. In their first meeting, Alabama won the turnover battle, which was the deciding factor in a three-point game. If Georgia can protect the football, their statistical advantage in efficiency (yards per play) suggests they should have the upper hand. If Alabama forces mistakes, they will likely walk away with another SEC title.

Prediction

Vegas has installed Georgia as a narrow 2.5-point favorite, respecting both the revenge factor and Georgia’s recent form. While Alabama has historically had Kirby Smart’s number in championship settings, the injury concerns for the Tide and Georgia’s improving defense tilt the scales slightly toward the Bulldogs.

Expect a physical, defensive battle similar to the 24-21 regular-season game, but this time, Georgia makes one more play in the fourth quarter.

Score Prediction: Georgia 27, Alabama 23