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The new year is almost here and some of the best sporting events are just around the corner. We talk about college football national championshipNFL playoffs, a great new NBA season (we’re sold on NBA Midseason Tournament) and the start of the Major League Baseball season. Of course, the major sporting event happens on February 11, 2024 with Super Bowl LVIII.
Watching all that sports content is now possible even if you’ve cut the cable cord. For sports fans aspiring cable commandos, there are more sports streaming platforms than ever before, but figuring out which one is the best can seem as overwhelming as a Kyle Shanahan playbook. We’ve cut through the clutter so you can focus on all the intense sports matches and games 2024 has to offer.
Fubo TV: The most cost-effective way to stream (most) NFL games
If you’re new to streaming your sport, you should know about Fubo TV. FuboTV is a sports-oriented streaming service that offers access to nearly every NFL game of the season, plus 350 live channels and cloud DVR storage. (Note: Almost all Thursday Night Football games are streamed exclusively on Amazon Prime.)
Start streaming FuboTV sports just in time for the 2023-2024 NFL Playoffs by starting a seven-day FuboTV free trial. You can start watching immediately on your TV, phone, tablet or computer. In addition to NFL football, FuboTV offers MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS and international soccer games.
What you get with FuboTV Pro Tier:
- There are no contracts with FuboTV — you can opt out at any time.
- The Pro tier includes 169 channels, including the NFL Network. (You’ll need to upgrade to Ultimate for NFL RedZone.)
- FuboTV includes all the channels you’ll need to watch college and pro football, including CBS (not available through Sling TV).
- All tiers come with 1,000 hours of cloud-based DVR recording.
- Stream to your TV, phone and other devices.
Fubo TV starts at $75/month.
Watch NFL and NBA on Sling TV: Save 50% on your first month
If you don’t have cable TV or want more access to NFL games and all that NBA Basketball 2024 has to offer, Sling TV is a cost-effective way to view your favorite content. The streamer offers access to the NFL Network, local NBC, Fox and ABC affiliates (where available) and ESPN with its Orange + Blue Tier plan.
Sling TV comes with 50 hours of cloud-based DVR recording space included, perfect for recording all the best NFL games of the season.
Note: If your primary goal is to stream NFL games, including Super Bowl LVIII, Sling TV does not stream games originally broadcast on CBS. If you can’t miss a single NFL game, FuboTV and Hulu+ Live TV are better options. If you want to watch Super Bowl LVIII without cable, you’ll need a Paramount+ subscription.
What you’ll get with a Sling TV Orange + Blue tier:
- There are a total of 46 channels to watch, including local NBC, Fox and ABC affiliates (where available).
- You get access to most local NFL games and nationally televised games at the lowest price.
- All subscription levels include 50 hours of cloud-based DVR storage.
- There are no contracts, so you can cancel at any time.
While the plan normally costs $60 per month, the streamer is currently offering a promotion with 50% off your first month. You will only pay $30. You can learn more by tapping the button below.
Stream NFL and college football with Paramount+
Paramount+ gives you access to original CBS content, NFL football games broadcast on CBS and NCAA college football. Paramount+ is also the exclusive streaming home of Super Bowl LVIII.
Note: CBS News and Paramount+ are subsidiaries of Paramount.
What you get with Paramount+:
- All NFL games broadcast on CBS locally and nationally are broadcast on all subscription levels
- CBS programming, including hit shows like “Survivor,” “Young Sheldon” and “NCIS”
- Paramount+ original programming such as “Lawmen Bass Reaves” and “Tulsa King.”
- Professional football including Champions League live
- SEC college football games
Get Paramount+ Essential for $5.99/month or Showtime bundle for $11.99/month.
Get Paramount+ as part of Walmart+ and be ready for Super Bowl LVIII
The Walmart+ the shopping subscription service includes access to the Paramount+ Essentials tier (with live NFL games like this one), valued at $60 per year. Walmart+ subscribers also receive gas discounts at Mobil and Exxon stations, access to special members-only offers (including Walmart’s holiday deals), same-day home delivery from your local store, and more.
Walmart+ costs $98 per year. Tap the button below to learn all about it Walmart+ benefitsand to start your 30-day free trial.
What you get with Walmart+:
- Walmart+ members get access to this game through the Paramount+ streaming service.
- You can have groceries delivered to your door quickly – sometimes the same day – without paying Instacart– similar markups.
- Walmart+ members get early access to Walmart’s Black Friday deals.
- You can make returns from home — Walmart will pick them up for you. (Restrictions apply; must be present for pickup.)
Stream premium sports and get all your local channels with Hulu+ Live TV
If you’ve completely ditched the cord and want to stream sports while still accessing local programming, Hulu + Live TV will save you a bundle. Watch locally broadcast programming plus the NFL, including NFL Network, NBA on TNT, Major League Baseball games and more.
What you get with Hulu+ Live TV:
- You won’t need a cable subscription when you subscribe to Hulu+ Live TV, which saves you an average of $50/month.
- Watch premium sports like NFL football, NBA on TNT and the 2024 MLB season with Hulu+Live TV.
- Unlimited DVR storage is included.
- You won’t need a bulky cable box with Hulu+Live TV.
Hulu + Live TV comes bundled with ESPN+ and Disney+ for $77 per month.
Watch NFL and UFC on ESPN+
ESPN+ is ESPN’s subscription streaming platform that offers exclusive live events, original studio shows and premium series not available on ESPN networks. ESPN+ subscribers can purchase UFC PPV events and access the platform’s vast archive of on-demand content.
It’s important to note that ESPN+ does not include access to the ESPN network. It is a separate sports-oriented service with separate sports programming.
What you get with ESPN+:
You can stream ESPN+ through the ESPN app on your favorite mobile device and on ESPN.com. Also available as an app through major smart TV streaming platforms and via game consoles like PS5.
An ESPN+ subscription costs $10.99 per month, or save 15% when you pay annually ($110). ESPN+ is also currently offering a cost savings package. Get ESPN+ (with ads), Disney + (with ads), and Hulu (with ads) for $14.99 a month.
Watch Thursday Night Football on Amazon Prime
In 2022, Amazon became the exclusive carrier of Thursday Night Football (TNF). You’ll need to be an Amazon Prime member or a stand-alone subscriber to the Prime Video streaming service to watch TNF games in 2024.
What you’ll get with Amazon Prime:
- Amazon Prime is the exclusive streaming platform for NFL Thursday Night Football.
- Prime membership provides members with benefits such as two-day shipping, member-only deals, early access to Black Friday deals, Prime Day deals, and access to exclusive Prime Video shows and movies.
You can get a 30-day free trial of Amazon Prime right now. After that, Prime is $14.99 per month or $139 per year.
Watch NFL football live with NFL+
If you want NFL access on your phone, check it out NFL+. You’ll get access to out-of-market NFL games or enhance your NFL experience and upgrade to NFL+ Premium with NFL RedZone and watch up to eight NFL games simultaneously.
Why you’ll get with NFL+:
- You get access to all NFL preseason games, including those that are not in the market.
- NFL+ lets you watch prime time streaming of local and regular season games on your phone or tablet, but not on your TV.
- It includes the NFL Network (and NFL RedZone with NFL+ Premium), so it’s a good option for those who want to stream football on the go.
The premium streaming service, starting at $40 per year (or $7 per month), offers access to the NFL Network. Start with a seven-day free trial.
