Sports
Sports has become an incredibly important part of the streaming experience, with many services now offering access to various sports and leagues, including MLB, NBA, NFL and NHL. Some teams and leagues also now offer their own direct-to-consumer (DTC) streaming services as well.
Netflix Expected To Bid For US TV Rights To Formula 1
It is no secret Netflix is interested in getting more involved in live sports, and the company is now reportedly considering bidding for the US TV rights to Formula 1. Currently ESPN holds those rights. ESPN’s exclusivity period to negotiate its contract with F1 has now expired, according to a new report by The Times.…
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Tubi’s Free Super Bowl Stream Might Not Be Available On PS4 And PS5
If you own a Sony PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5 then you might not be able to watch the Super Bowl for free through Tubi. While Tubi does support these game consoles, both currently appear to be missing support for this year’s Super Bowl stream. Last month, Fox confirmed that Tubi would be offering the…
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DirecTV’s New MySports Package Is Now Available Across The U.S.
DirecTV‘s new MySports package is now available across the U.S., offering more homes the option to sign up to a plan focused on live sports. In spite of only launching in January, DirecTV has wasted no time in expanding the availability of the service. At launch, MySports was only available to those living in 24…
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Super Bowl LIX: How To Stream Eagles vs. Chiefs (Live TV, On Mobile, And For Free)
Super Bowl LIX kicks off at 6:30 p.m. ET on February 9th and there are multiple ways to stream the live matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles. This year, there’s even a way to stream the big game for free. Super Bowl Key Details Stream Super Bowl LIX With A Live TV…
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You Can Now Subscribe To MLS Season Pass For The 2025 Soccer Season
It’s that time of the year again for MLS fans. With the 2025 Major League Soccer season due to kick off next month, Apple has now opened up the option for soccer fans to sign up for an MLS Season Pass. The regular season begins February 22-23 when all 30 clubs will take to the…
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Apple Adds ‘Where To Watch’ Broadcast Information To Sports App
Apple is rolling out an update to its Apple Sports app which unlocks access to a number of new features. Notably, the app now includes information on where to watch nationally broadcast games. Apple released its Apple Sports app in early 2024. Launched as “a new app for sports fans,” the app provides users with…
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MAVTV GO’s New Subscription Plans Include Access To The Live MAVTV Channel
MAVTV GO now offers two paid subscription options for consumers to choose from. While the new paid plans don’t affect the free tier, they do unlock access to more content, including access to the live MAVTV channel. MAVTV GO launched last year, and as a completely free streaming service. However, one of the major differences…
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Comcast Now Offers A $70 ‘Sports & News’ Live TV Package
Those looking for a live TV package that only focuses on sports and news now have another option. Comcast‘s new ‘Sports & News TV’ plan costs $70 a month and unlocks access to more than 50 channels. While the $70 monthly price is only available to Xfinity Internet customers, there is the option to sign…
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NASCAR FAST Channel To Go Live On Tubi Later This Month
A NASCAR FAST channel is due to go live on Tubi later this month, marking the launch of the first NASCAR free ad-supported television channel. The NASCAR Channel will be available twenty-four hours a day, and as with everything else available on Tubi, the channel will be available to watch without a subscription or registration.…
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Super Bowl LIX Will Be Available To Stream For Free On Tubi
If there weren’t already enough reasons to download the Tubi app, Fox has now confirmed that Super Bowl LIX will be available to watch on Tubi. As Tubi is a completely free streaming service, that also means this year’s Super Bowl will be available to stream live for free. Technically, the big game will be…
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DirecTV MySports: All The Channels Included With The New Sports Package
DirecTV now offers a ‘MySports’ live TV package that brings together a selection of sports-focused channels and programming. By offering a bundle specifically tailored towards sports, the package can be offered at a cheaper price than DirecTV’s other plans. Overall, the new MySports package provides access to more than 40 live TV channels for $69.99…
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DirecTV Launches ‘MySports’ Package Featuring 40 Sports And Broadcast Channels
DirecTV has now launched a new ‘MySports’ package to offer sports fans the option of a live TV plan that’s specifically focused on sports channels and programming. In total, subscribers to the MySports package get access to 40 sports and broadcast channels at launch. Priced at $69.99 a month, the new plan unlocks access to…
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Venu Sports Is No More After Disney, Fox And Warner Bros. Discovery Discontinue The Service
Venu Sports is being discontinued, bringing an end to a short-lived and contentious streaming service. In confirming their plans to end the service, Disney, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery explained their goal now is to focus on their existing products and services. Here’s the joint statement in full: “After careful consideration, we have collectively agreed…
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DirecTV And Dish Maintain Venu Sports Is Bad For Business
While Fubo may no longer have any concerns about the anticompetitive nature of Venu Sports, DirecTV and Dish’s parent, EchoStar, still do. So much so that the two companies have reiterated their position, claiming the launch of Venu Sports would be bad for business, and bad for the industry as a whole. In letters to…
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Willow FAST Channel And Add-On Now Available On Prime Video
The Willow Sports FAST channel is now available on Prime Video, providing users with access to a variety of cricket content throughout the year at no additional cost. For those that want even more cricket content, the option of signing up for a Willow TV subscription through Prime Video is also now available. Willow claims…
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Fubo To Launch New Sports & Broadcast Service Featuring Disney Networks
Following the huge news that Hulu Live TV and Fubo are joining forces through the creation of a new Disney-Fubo joint venture that oversees both businesses, Fubo has confirmed plans to launch a new ‘Sports & Broadcast’ service. This service will seemingly offer consumers a way to sign up to a tier that features Disney’s…
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Vizio Adds Basketball, Soccer, And Team Pages To Sports Zone
Vizio Sports Zone now includes men’s and women’s professional and college basketball, as well as U.S. and international soccer leagues. In addition to the additional sports, Vizio’s discovery tool also now includes Team Pages, making it easier for sports fans to find and follow their favorite sports franchises. As a reminder, Sports Zone acts as…
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Women’s Sports Network Is Now Available On Samsung TV Plus
The Women’s Sports Network FAST channel is now available on Samsung TV Plus. The arrival of the free, ad-supported channel means Samsung TV Plus users now have access to more than 1,000 hours of women’s sports programming, including exclusive live games, extensive regular season and post-season coverage, athlete interviews, and more. Along with the other…
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Fubo’s Newest Live TV Package Drops RSNs (And RSN Fees)
One of the complaints we often hear about Fubo is the additional RSN fee. This regional sports fee isn’t always obvious when shopping for a plan and only really becomes clear when signing up and about to make payment. In terms of the cost, this fee can increase the advertised monthly price by as much…
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FIFA Club World Cup 2025 To Stream On DAZN, And For Free
After rumors suggested Apple was looking to secure the rights to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, FIFA and DAZN have jointly confirmed an exclusive distribution deal has been agreed for the competition to be streamed on the DAZN platform. The deal not only ensures DAZN will be the only place to watch the FIFA…
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