Major League Round-Up: Jump Back Into Sports With These Streaming Platforms

The 2020 pandemic led to the rescheduling of all types of sports events. Across both major and minor leagues, games were canceled for months, leaving players and fans aching for their return.

Now, sports fans can rejoice – many sports are coming back late this summer and will be available to watch from your living room! For the cord-cutters among us, this means that it’s time to find a streaming platform offering all of your favorite sports content from your go-to leagues.

Here, we’ll cover the three top streaming platforms for sports: YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and fuboTV. With impressive selections of top sports networks and DVR functionality, we think you’ll find a platform that suits your sports fan needs.

YouTube TV

Price: $64.99/month

YouTube TV offers an extensive array of live sports programming, making it one of our top picks as the major leagues get back into action. The following channels are available on YouTube TV and provide popular sports content:

• ESPN
• ESPN2
• ESPNews
• ESPNU
• FS1
• FS2
• NFL Live
• NHL Live
• NBA GameTime Live

Unlimited DVR storage also makes YouTube TV tough to beat for serious sports fans. Recording a game eats up a significant amount of space on the DVR, but this streaming platform will never put a cap on your recorded content. So, go ahead and record all of those can’t-miss games – there will still be room for the rest of the family to save their favorite content.

Hulu + Live TV

Price: $54.99/month

Hulu + Live TV is one of the most well-rounded streaming platforms for cord-cutters, providing full access to the Hulu on-demand library, live TV, and recording capabilities. It’s also a serious contender among the best streaming platforms for sports fans.

Over 65 channels are available with a Hulu + Live TV subscription, including the best networks for international, national, and regional sports. While local sports channels aren’t available on Hulu for all locations, many are on the list. You can check if your area’s local stations are available by entering your zip code on the Hulu + Live TV site.

You’ll find these major sports networks (among others) on Hulu + Live TV:

• ABC
• CBS
• FOX
• NBC
• ESPN
• ESPN 2
• ESPN College Extra
• ESPNU
• ACCN ESPN
• BTN
• CBS Sports Network
• FS1
• NBC Gold
• SEC ESPN Network
• TNT

In addition to a wide range of sports networks, Hulu + Live TV will personalize your experience by allowing you to select your favorite teams, sports, or leagues. Based on your top picks, Hulu will recommend games to watch, either live or recorded. You get 50 hours of included Cloud DVR storage, with an upgrade to 200 hours available.

FuboTV Sports

Price: $59.99/month

fuboTV is another stellar option to stream and DVR live sports. Among the top sports channels on Fubo are ESPN, FS1, NBCSN, beIN SPORTS, NFL Network, TUDN, and CBS. It’s also worth noting that fuboTV broadcasts soccer leagues including LaLiga, Premier League, UEFA Champions League, MLS, Ligue 1, Liga MX, Serie A, and more, live! Top leagues including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and NASCAR are available, too.

A fuboTV subscription includes 30 hours of included DVR storage. This is less than both YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV. But, fuboTV does offer a wide range of channels. So, the question of which sports streaming platform to choose boils down to preference. Do you tend to record games and watch them later? In that case, YouTube TV’s unlimited DVR space could be the right pick for you. But, for a wide range of channels and the ability to add-on specific channels, fuboTV may be your best bet.

Our Final Thoughts

We recommend that you check out the complete list of channels and leagues available on these platforms. Then, make your choice based on your sports preferences. The most important qualification is that your sports streaming platform offers the games that you love to watch, along with the convenience of DVR functionality!