Best Sports Streaming Services in 2026
Cutting the cord doesn't mean missing sports anymore. Here's a comprehensive comparison of every major streaming option for sports fans.
Live TV Streaming Services
These replace your cable subscription and include live channels with sports coverage:
- YouTube TV ($72.99/mo) — The most popular option. Includes ESPN, Fox Sports, CBS, NBC, TNT, TBS, NFL Network, and most regional sports networks. Unlimited DVR storage. Best overall for sports fans.
- Hulu + Live TV ($82.99/mo) — Similar channel lineup to YouTube TV. Bundles Disney+ and ESPN+ at no extra cost, adding significant value for sports fans who want ESPN+ content.
- Fubo ($79.99/mo) — Sports-focused service with the most RSNs of any streaming platform. Includes beIN SPORTS for international soccer. Best for soccer fans needing broad league coverage.
- Sling TV ($40-55/mo) — The budget option. Sling Orange includes ESPN networks; Sling Blue includes Fox Sports and NBC. Combine both for $55/mo. No RSNs, limited DVR.
Sport-Specific Streaming
- ESPN+ ($10.99/mo) — UFC Fight Nights, La Liga, Bundesliga, NHL out-of-market games, college sports. Essential for MMA and soccer fans.
- Peacock ($7.99/mo) — Premier League, Sunday Night Football, select WWE events, and Olympic sports. Best value for EPL fans.
- Paramount+ ($7.99/mo) — Champions League, Serie A, Europa League, select CBS sports. Essential for European soccer fans.
- Apple TV+ ($9.99/mo) — MLS Season Pass (separate $14.99/mo), Friday Night Baseball. Required for MLS fans.
- Amazon Prime Video ($14.99/mo) — Thursday Night Football (NFL), select NBA games. Bundled with Prime shipping benefits.
- NBA League Pass ($14.99-22.99/mo) — All out-of-market NBA games. Essential for fans following teams outside their local market.
- MLB.TV ($24.99/mo or $149.99/yr) — All out-of-market MLB games. The gold standard for baseball streaming.
- NFL+ ($6.99/mo) — Live local and primetime NFL games on mobile, plus NFL RedZone, game replays, and NFL Network.
Our Recommendations
Best Overall: YouTube TV + ESPN+ covers the most ground for multi-sport fans. You get NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, college sports, UFC, and soccer for under $85/month combined.
Budget Pick: Sling Orange + ESPN+ provides ESPN networks and UFC/soccer streaming for around $50/month. Add Peacock for Premier League.
Soccer Fans: ESPN+ (La Liga, Bundesliga) + Peacock (Premier League) + Paramount+ (Champions League, Serie A) covers all major European leagues for under $30/month.
NFL Fans: YouTube TV or Hulu + Live TV for Sunday games, Amazon Prime for Thursday games, and Peacock for select exclusive matchups.