CableTV.com's Guide to Live Sports

How we watch live sports rapidly changes with each season. Cable and satellite TV providers are still the go-to services for watching most major league sports—especially those involving regional blackouts. But like a top college prospect, streaming services are on the rise.

We don’t want to leave you hanging on game day. So we research and rate the best viewing options for specific leagues and events.

Keep scrolling for our channel guides, service reviews, and other sporty content.

Catch every moment of the NFL season!

The 2025 NFL season is almost here, bringing 18 weeks of electrifying football action to TV screens nationwide. Whether you’re rooting for your hometown team or following the gridiron’s biggest stars, every game has the potential for heart-stopping moments and unforgettable excitement.

Head to our 2025 NFL viewing guide so you don’t miss a single play this season. You can also tap the following drop-down menu to check out our watch guides for all 32 NFL teams.

Live in a state that has multiple NFL teams? A state that has no NFL teams? See how popular your favorite team is in your home state and claim those bragging rights with our Each State’s Favorite NFL Team guide!

Get hyped for the college football season!

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College football brings fierce rivalries, thrilling showdowns, and bowl-season battles. It’s one of the few reasons to get pumped for back-to-school season. But with so many matchups happening each week, tracking down how to watch every game can feel like getting stuck at the bottom of a dog pile. Fortunately, that’s where we come in to break up the play.

Our college football streaming guide outlines the best ways to catch all the 2025 action. Though, you can escape the heap of TV options entirely by checking out our team-specific watch guides in the drop-down menu below.

Skate into the 2025–2026 NHL season!

The next NHL season is just around the corner, promising edge-of-your-seat hockey action from October to June. The upcoming race for the Stanley Cup promises to be fiercely contested, giving you every reason to tune in.

Explore our core NHL watch guide for everything you need to catch the regular season, playoffs, and beyond. Plus, check out the drop-down menu below for viewing guides of your favorite teams.

Don’t miss a slam dunk this NBA season!

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The 2025–2026 NBA season is fast approaching, delivering buzzer-beaters, jaw-dropping dunks, and thrilling matchups on a new set of TV channels and streaming platforms. With 30 teams battling through an 82-game season, every day promises action-packed drama for basketball fans.

Check out our NBA viewing guide to learn how to watch everything from the regular season to the playoffs. Need team-specific details? Use the drop-down menu below to explore watch guides for every NBA team.

Follow the madness of college basketball!

While March Madness is the heart of every college basketball season, the journey to the Big Dance begins long before. The regular season tips off in early November, launching months of intense rivalries, buzzer-beaters, and breakout performances as teams battle for conference titles and tournament berths.

Visit our college basketball viewing guide to learn how to see which TV services carry the most action. You can also use the drop-down menu below to explore watch guides for specific teams.

Viewing guides for top college basketball teams

Men’s Atlantic Coast Conference

Men’s Big 12 Conference

Men’s Big East Conference

Men’s Big Ten Conference

Men’s Southeastern Conference

Learn how to watch more of your favorite leagues

Our CableTV.com sports crew have you covered with viewing guides dedicated to the most popular leagues worldwide. We’re talking NFL, Premier League, and everything in between. Our sports content knows no bounds!

Read How To Watch MLB Games

Read How To Watch MLS Games

Read How To Watch the Premier League

Read How To Watch the UEFA Champions League

Let’s start watching!

Looking for sports and entertainment to watch this week? You’re sure to find something that catches your eye in our What To Watch guides. You can also check out our 2025 Sports TV Schedule for a list of must-watch upcoming events.

Guides for every major event

More NFL guides

More NBA guides

More MLB guides

More NHL guides

More soccer guides

More college basketball guides

More college football guides

Event guides from other leagues

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Our love for sports extends beyond the pitch

We have a confession: Watching sports isn’t our only obsession. We also love movies, gaming, and TV, of course. Sometimes, those interests cross over in fun and unexpected ways, as you’ll see in the guides below.

You can also check out our full Entertainment Hub for more of our expert takes on the best in movies and TV.

Level up your TV plan while protecting your wallet

It’s easy to fumble your TV plan and get caught paying more than you should. That’s why our experts are constantly researching the best ways to save money while watching live sports. From our in-depth Best Streaming Services for Sports guide to our expert breakdown of How To Watch Sports Without Cable, we’ve got you covered.

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