How to watch football and other sports live without cable or a TV
Sports and reality shows are two genres of television that have to be watched live. You don’t want to be that person who missed your team’s game-winning goal or any intense moments throughout the match.
In the past, you had to have a cable provider to watch all of the big games, but we live in the age of streaming and you’re able to cut the cord and still catch all of the best content. You can stream movies and cartoons without cable, and live sports are no different.
Streaming services give you all the sports coverage you want on your terms. However, there are so many to choose from that it can be a little difficult deciding which one is the best fit for you. When making your selection, keep in mind which sports are the most important to you. If you’re a die-hard football fan and don’t really pay attention to any other athletics, NFL Game Pass might be the service you need. Or maybe you’re just an ESPN enthusiast and want access to ESPN+. Read more...
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BEST OVERALL CHOICE FOR SPORTS
Fubo TVFuboTV puts sports first, but provides entertainment channels, too.
- Price: $54.99/month
BEST BUDGET PICK
ESPN+You won't get all the big games, but at a great price you get tons of ESPN content.
- Price: $4.99/month
- Price: $49.99/year
BEST FOR CUSTOMIZED ADD-ONS
Sling TVSling TV's base packages don't offer tons of sports channels, but a la carte sports extras won't cost too much more.
- Price: $25/month (Sling Orange)
- Price: $25/month (Sling Blue)
- Price: $40/month (Sling Orange and Blue)
BEST FOR WATCHING MORE THAN JUST SPORTS
Hulu LiveHulu Live's ability to catch up on missed games make up for fewer local channel offerings.
- Price: $44.99/month
BEST FOR MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL
CBS All AccessCBS All Access has the best coverage of men's NCAA basketball and NFL AFC games, plus CBS shows and streaming originals.
- Price: $5.99/month with commercials
- Price: $9.99/month no commercials
- Price: $59.99/year with commercials
- Price: $99.99/year no commercials
BEST FOR YOUTUBE LOVERS
YouTubeTVYouTubeTV is limited in its local offerings, but you get unlimited storage space and won't be tied to a contract.
- Price: $49.99/month
BEST CABLE SUBSTITUTE
PlayStation VuePlayStation Vue offers a variety of tiers including premium channels, but if you want the full monty, it will be pricey.
- Price: $49.99/month (access plan)
- Price: $54.99/month (core plan)
- Price: $64.99/month (elite plan)
- Price: $84.99/month (ultra plan)
BEST ESPORTS PLATFORM
Twitch Prime (Via Amazon)Twitch Prime is the ultimate platform for watching esports while reaping the benefits of Amazon Prime.
- Price: $12.99/month
BEST FOR FOOTBALL
NFL Game PassYou won't find the Super Bowl or some local games here, but every die-hard NFL fan will want to add this to their list of services.
- Price: $99/year
BEST FOR MMA FANS
UFC Fight PassUFC Fight Pass lets you stream live and past fights and other exclusive UFC content.
- Price: $9.99/month
- Price: $8.99/month (with 6 month commitment)
- Price: $7.99/month (with 12 month commitment)
BEST FREE OPTION
NBC Sports appThis one requires quite the workaround, but is a last-resort way to watch if you're broke and know somebody with cable.
- Price: Free (with cable subscription)