Streaming Services for Sports Fans

More and more people today are opting to cut their cable subscription and rely on streaming platforms for entertainment. While there are several benefits to this approach, sports fans may find themselves hanging back. Sports events are best enjoyed live, after all, and live TV isn’t a specialty of the typical streaming platform.

But, sports fans can embrace the future of streaming without sacrificing any of their beloved sports content. Select streaming platforms and websites offer a sweeping array of sports content in real time, enabling you to get rid of cable without missing any of the live sports you love.

Here, we’ll cover the top streaming services, both large and small, for sports fans looking to finally ditch their cable subscription.

Sports-Only Streaming Sites and Services

With a smart TV that can stream video from the Internet, you can make use of sports streaming websites. These sites often have low monthly subscription rates and provide a huge volume of content to satisfy all types of sports fans. ESPN+ is our favorite among sports streaming websites, and you’ll find it listed below along with NBC Sports Gold, one of the most extensive sources of sports streaming available today.

ESPN+

ESPN+ is a live sports streaming service. Priced at just $4.99 per month, it’s both affordable and comprehensive, offering ESPN+ originals, sports TV series and specials, and live games. You’ll also have access to replays and trending sports videos with your ESPN+ subscription.

ESPN+ provides access to a huge selection of different sports content, namely:

• NFL
• NBA
• MLB
• NCAAF
• MMA
• Soccer
• Boxing
• CFL
• College Sports
• Cricket
• Golf

NBC Sports Gold

NBC Sports Gold is an exclusive subscription for sports fans. It can be accessed on multiple devices when you’re at home and away. Plus, you have the option to watch sports live or watch them on demand after they air.

NBC Sports Gold separates subscriptions by sport, so you only have to pay for the content you’ll watch. Subscriptions vary in price depending on the sport, but are generally around $10 per month. Subscription options through NBC Sports Gold include:

• PGA Tour Live
• Premier League
• Cycling Pass
• Pro Motocross Pass
• Indycar Pass
• Premier Lacrosse League Pass
• Rugby Pass
• Rugby World Cup 2019
• Track & Field Pass
• Supercross Pass
• Supercross + Pro Motocross Package
• Philly Pass
• Figure Skating Pass
• Snow Pass
• Speed Skating Pass
• Blazers Pass
  

  Streaming Services That Include Sports Content

  Streaming services that aren’t solely dedicated to sports can also be a viable option for sports fans looking to nix their cable subscription. In fact, some of the leading streaming platforms have a large selection of sports content available to subscribers. These include:

  Sling TV

  Sling TV offers live TV channels and DVR functionality to subscribers, including channels that air sports content. The “Sports Extra” add-on is also available for an added fee if your sports channels aren’t included in a Sling Orange or Sling Blue subscription. A “Pay-Per-View” option is available for individual sports games and events.

  The sports available through Sling TV include:

  • NFL Football
  • Soccer
  • Cricket
  • NBA Basketball
  • NCAA Football
  • NHL Hockey
  • MLB Baseball

  Sling Orange and Sling Blue cost $15 per month. Sling Orange and Blue cost $25 per month.

  fuboTV

  fuboTV offers a range of entertainment to stream, but has a focus on sports. With both streaming and DVR functionality, fuboTV gives sports fans access to the top sports channels, including (but not limited to):

  • FOX
  • CBS
  • NBC
  • TVT
  • NBCSN
  • NBA TV
  • NFL Network

  A fuboTV subscription is priced at $44.99 per month. It’s available on multiple devices both at home and on-the-go.

  Honorable Mentions

  • DAZN: offers U.S. MLB action, boxing, and MMA.
  • Hulu + Live TV: with over 60 live and On Demand channels, sports fans can access the live games they used to watch on cable
  • NFL Game Pass: enables streaming of NFL game replays and NFL film archives
  • MLB.TV: subscribe to one team or to many; gain access to live games and DVR functionality
  • NBA League Pass: subscribe to one team or to many; gain access to games replays and historic games

  If you’re ready to get rid of your cable TV expense as an avid sports fan, know that you don’t have to sacrifice the live content that you love. Sports streaming services make it possible to dump cable and watch live sports at the same time. Plus, you just might gain special access to exclusive sports content in the process.