Are you a sports fan who’s struggling to keep up with your favorite team’s games? It can be a real challenge, especially if you’ve cut the cord or don’t have the right streaming service. That’s where Consumer Reports comes in handy.
With leagues making exclusive deals with networks and local blackout restrictions in place, it can be difficult to determine which subscriptions you need to watch your favorite teams play. However, there are several options available that can make it easier for you to keep track of all the action.
Football fans, for example, have a few different choices when it comes to watching their favorite teams play. They can tune into channels like ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX for free on local channels or stream them on services like DirecTV Stream, Hulu, and YouTube TV. ESPN or ESPN+ may also be good options for Monday night games. If you live far from your favorite team, the NFL Sunday Ticket offered by YouTube TV for $349 could be a good choice.
Baseball fans may want to consider MLB.TV’s single-team package or upgrade to the All Teams package for just $20 more. If your team is your home team, find a streaming service that offers the regional sports network broadcasting rights.
NBA games are also covered by many TV packages that include national channels. Less expensive options on platforms like YouTube TV or Hulu may also work well for basketball fans. NBA League Pass is available for $14.99 a month and WNBA games can be watched for $12.99 a month too.
If you only want to watch a single game and signing up for a monthly subscription fee might not be worth it – remember to cancel the subscription before being charged again! It might end up being cheaper to watch the game at a local sports bar in some cases!
