Sports occupy a large place in the life of so many people. Not surprisingly, many people buy a good TV set so they can get together with their family in the evening and watch their favorite sports team play.
Previously, you had to pay for special channels that showed sports programs. You had to keep track of the schedule so you wouldn’t miss a game and then if you didn’t want to watch it you had to either take care of a recording or wait for a replay.
With the advent and development of streaming services, everything has become much easier. Now you don’t have to record and wait for replays. Everything will already be available online after the match. It’s very convenient.
The only problem is that there are too many such services today. Users simply don’t know which streaming service they prefer. Below you will find a list of the most popular streaming platforms in the United States with a description of the content they offer sports fans.
What streaming servers are available in the US
In fact, the list of all available services will be very long. However, there are a few popular services that will certainly be of interest to you. On many, in addition to sports, you will be able to find other interesting content that will suit your whole family.
Hulu
Hulu will be a great choice for all sports fans. Servxi includes all the major broadcast networks, as well as many sports cable channels. For example BTN, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, FS1, FS2, Golf Channel, and NBC Sports Network.
The downside is that there are few channels for specific leagues. For example MLB Network and NBA TV, as well as RSN from AT&T and Sinclair (it has all RSN NBC Sports).
However, Hulu should soon add NFL Network and NFL RedZone. This should happen before the start of the next NFL season. In addition to all of this you will also have the option to pay extra for the Español add-on, which costs $4.99 and will allow you to add international sports broadcasting.
In addition, Hulu can be a great substitute for regular cable TV. Many news and entertainment channels are available for subscription. Also worth noting is that a Hulu + Live TV subscription includes access to Hulu’s extensive library of shows and movies on demand.
This service will cost starting from $64.99 per month. And it’s available on most modern devices. However, only in the U.S.
Peacock
If you want to watch content on Peacock you will need a paid subscription to one of the pay tiers. The main trump card in the content on Peacock is the Sunday Night Football and Premier League soccer broadcasts. In addition to hosting IndyCar and WWE content, the PGA Tour bookmaker show recently debuted on the service.
In addition, Peacock’s on-demand library includes shows like The Office, old and current NBS shows like Saturday Night Live, Will and Grace, Law & Order: SVU, Superstore and This is Us. Various original Peacock series are also available on the service.
The service will cost $4.99 per month. Services include the ability to broadcast to three devices simultaneously and parental control features. There is also a download feature for auto-playback in the future, but only for Premium Plus subscribers.
The Peacock app is available on Android and iOS, as well as on most TV consoles and all current game consoles except Nintendo Switch.
YouTube TV
Subscription to YouTube TV offers you a great selection of sports channels. This includes all broadcast networks, CBS Sports Network, several ESPN channels, FS1, FS2, Golf Channel, MLB Network, NBA TV, Olympic Channel, and Tennis Channel.
In addition, you can purchase various add-ons for an additional fee:
- Fox Soccer Plus for $15 a month.
- NBA League Pass for $39.99 a month.
- Sports Plus for $10.99 per month which also includes NFL RedZone.
Regarding the cons, on YouTube TV you won’t have access to international channels and the NFL Network, RSN from AT&T and Sinclair, although there is RSN from NBC Sports.
In addition to sports, you will find many good news and entertainment channels on YouTube TV. In total, the service offers a lineup of more than 90 channels.
Among the advantages, there are also various additional features, for example, the YouTube TV Key Plays option. Its essence is that if you choose a recorded game of the NFL, MLB, NBA, NCAA Football, NCAA Basketball or NHL, then swipe left and right at the bottom of the screen and you can see the game statistics, record the key moments, live score and view the fantasy soccer only for mobile devices.
You also get unlimited access to your DVR storage. The service will store your recordings for up to nine months. Streaming allows you to broadcast simultaneously on up to 3 devices and supports up to 6 different accounts. This is very convenient when different family members prefer to watch different content at the same time.
It also broadcasts most of its channels in 1080p/60fps format. For an additional $19.99, you can also purchase the 4K Plus add-on. With it, you can watch live and on-demand content in 4K, stream it to an unlimited number of devices and watch DVR content offline.
The service costs from $64.99 per month and is available on most devices.
Amazon Prime Video
You can’t find much sports content on Amazon Prime Video. The streaming service is famous for Thursday Night Football, WNBA matchups, select Yankees games for New York residents, and the option to add several sports-focused channels to your subscription, such as Paramount+, NBA League Pass, and PGA Tour Live.
Amazon also produces an “All or Nothing” series about the lives of different sports teams off the courts.
Although Amazon doesn’t have a large number of different sports in its library, it can be attractive because it has a very large library of TV shows and movies on demand, it can be very interesting for all members of the family.
The Amazon service works through a web browser, Android or iOS devices, set-top boxes, game consoles, and Smart TVs. With Prime Video you will be able to watch videos on up to 3 devices at the same time.
The service costs start at $8.99 per month.
fuboTV
A great option for sports fans would also be the fuboTV service. It includes CBS, FOX, Golf Channel, NBA TV, NBC, NFL Network, TBS to watch national sports events. The service also has AT&T and some Comcast RSNs available.
In addition, service is one of the best options for watching international sports channels. It includes channels like beIN Sports, Fox Deportes, GOL TV, and TUDN, it offers many add-ons with international sports channels. FuboTV now includes ESPN as well, though it has lost Turner channels such as TNT.
In addition, the service has many different news and entertainment channels. Many shows and movies from these channels are available for on-demand viewing.
The initial fuboTV package includes 250 hours of DVR storage and they will be stored until you finish your streaming subscription. You also have the option to pay an additional $16.99 per month for Cloud DVR 1000 and increase the Storage Limit to 1,000 hours. Other interesting features of fuboTV include Lookback, which allows you to watch your favorite sports programs 72 hours after they air, and Startover, which allows you to restart some live broadcasts from the beginning.
Live broadcasts in fuboTV are limited to 720p quality. However, it’s one of the few services that offer 4K streaming for live content. Most of its on-demand content can be streamed in 1080p.
You can stream to 3 devices at a time, but for $9.99 per month, that limit increases to 10 devices. The service will cost you From $64.99 per month and is available on most streaming devices.
ESPN+
This isn’t a substitute for the regular ESPN channels, but rather an alternative content for those who need live broadcasts. Streaming includes daily live sports events including MLB and NHL games, national and international soccer league games, and various NCAA sporting events.
Not long ago, ESPN+ made a deal with the NHL for the right to broadcast 75 off-market games beginning with the 2021-2022 season and continuing through the 2027-2028 season.
It’s also the only co-op to buy access to the UFC’s PPV tournaments.
Among the downsides is that the service doesn’t include ESPN’s Monday Night Football broadcasts or its live NBA coverage
In addition, the service will give you access to ESPN’s show archives. For example, 30 on 30 and E:60. However, major ESPN shows will not be available on the service.
You can watch streaming via a browser on the Internet, or through a special app for Android and iOS. In addition, the service is available on most TV consoles and Smart TV, game consoles.
You can stream to 3 devices at the same time.
ESPN+ will cost $6.99 per month.
