CableTV.com's Guide to Live Sports
How we watch live sports evolves every year. 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 constantly changing the game.
We don't want you to feel benched on game day. That's why we research and rate the best viewing options for every major league and event, season after season.
Keep scrolling for our channel guides, service reviews, and expert coverage.
Spring into baseball with DIRECTV!
DIRECTV has the most MLB games, including Spring Training, period.* Not only that, but this season you can catch the World Baseball Classic and tons of college ball streaming on your favorite devices. With so much live action on deck, it's time to get your game together by scouting DIRECTV's packages today.
*Claim based on total games carried on Nat'l and combined local Regional Sports Networks. RSNs avail. with CHOICE package or higher. Avail. of RSNs varies by ZIP code and pkg. Blackouts apply.
Catch every moment of the NFL season!
Each fall, the NFL season brings 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 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.
Get hyped for the college football season!
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 hard-hitting action. Or, you can escape the heap of TV options entirely by checking out our team-specific watch guides in the drop-down menu below.
- Alabama Crimson Tide
- Arizona State Sun Devils
- Arkansas Razorbacks
- Army Black Knights
- Auburn Tigers
- Boise State Broncos
- BYU Cougars
- Clemson Tigers
- Colorado Buffaloes
- Florida Gators
- Florida State Seminoles
- Georgia Bulldogs
- Hawaii Rainbow Warriors
- Illinois Fighting Illini
- Indiana Hoosiers
- Iowa State Cyclones
- Kansas State Wildcats
- LSU Tigers
- Miami Hurricanes
- Michigan Wolverines
- Nebraska Cornhuskers
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Ohio State Buckeyes
- Oklahoma Sooners
- Ole Miss Rebels
- Oregon Ducks
- Penn State Nittany Lions
- SMU Mustangs
- South Carolina Gamecocks
- Syracuse Orange
- Tennessee Volunteers
- Texas Longhorns
- Texas A&M Aggies
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
- UNLV Rebels
- USC Trojans
- Utah Utes
- West Virginia Mountaineers
- Wisconsin Badgers
Skate into the NHL season!
When the puck drops, it promises edge-of-your-seat hockey action from October to June. Whether it’s the regular season grind or the race for the Stanley Cup, the NHL delivers fierce competition that gives 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!
The NBA season delivers buzzer-beaters, jaw-dropping dunks, and thrilling matchups on a rotating 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 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.
Women’s college basketball teams
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!
- How To Watch Formula One
- Formula One Schedule
- How To Watch the CFL
- How To Watch NASCAR
- How To Watch the Bundesliga
- How To Watch La Liga
- How To Watch Ligue 1
- How To Watch the LIV Golf League
- How To Watch the NWSL
- How To Watch Serie A
- How To Watch the Summer Olympics
- How To Watch the Winter Olympics
- How To Watch the PGA Tour
- How To Watch the Premier Lacrosse League
- How To Watch the UFL
- How To Watch the WNBA
- How To Watch the Women’s World Cup
- How To Watch the World Cup
- How To Watch the World Baseball Classic
- How To Watch UFC and Bellator MMA
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 2026 Sports TV Schedule for a list of must-watch upcoming events.
Catch every heart-pumping Grand Prix from the comfort of your home with our complete Formula One schedule, featuring start times and channel listings.
From the iconic Indianapolis 500 to tight road course battles and thrilling oval showdowns, the IndyCar TV schedule is packed with can’t-miss moments from March to August.
Get ready for game day with our NFL TV schedule guide. We update this page weekly during the NFL season, so you can easily find kick-off times and channel listings for the week's biggest matchups.
Don’t miss a snap! Find the full Week 14 schedule for watching college football today on TV. We cover channel lineups and which games are must-watch matchups.
Guides for every major event
We examined dozens of TV providers to find the best ones for watching college basketball. Read our expert review to see which services get you the most NCAA basketball coverage this season.
Looking to watch Formula One in the U.S.? We reviewed the massive broadcasting changes to break down exactly how to stream the 2026 F1 season on Apple TV.
Don’t miss another NASCAR race day! Our guide covers the best ways to watch NASCAR on TV this season—including channel listings and the complete Cup Series schedule.
The PGA Tour is one of the world's most prestigious and lucrative golf tours, and you can watch all the action across CBS, NBC, and ESPN platforms. Here's a detailed look at how to watch the PGA Tour, including channel listings and tournament dates.
- How To Watch Monday Night Football
- How To Watch Sunday Night Football
- How To Watch Thursday Night Football
- How To Watch the NFL Combine
- How To Watch the NFL Draft
- How To Watch NFL International Games
- How To Watch the NFL Playoffs
- How To Watch the NFL Preseason
- How To Watch the NFL Pro Bowl Games
- How To Watch the Super Bowl
- NFL Schedule This Week
- What Channel Are the NBA Playoffs On?
- How To Watch the NBA All-Star Game
- How To Watch the NBA Draft
- How To Watch the NBA Finals
- How To Watch the NBA G League
- How To Watch the NBA Cup
- How To Watch the NBA on Christmas Day
- How To Watch the NBA on MLK Day
- How To Watch the NBA Summer League
- How To Watch Local NBA Games
- How To Watch Friday Night Baseball
- How To Watch MLB Spring Training
- How To Watch MLB Sunday Leadoff
- How To Watch the MLB All-Star Game
- How To Watch the MLB at Field of Dreams Game
- How To Watch the MLB Draft
- How To Watch the MLB Playoffs
- How To Watch the World Series
- 5 MLB Players Who Dominated Spring Training
- How To Watch Soccer
- How To Watch the FIFA Club World Cup
- How To Watch the MLS Playoffs
- How To Watch the NWSL Playoffs
- How To Watch the Premier League on Boxing Day
- How To Watch the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
- How To Watch the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team
- How To Watch the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team
- Top 10 MLS Cup Finals
- How To Watch Big 12 Conference Football
- Best College Football Games On TV Today
- How To Watch College Football Bowl Games
- How To Watch the Fiesta Bowl
- How To Watch the Holiday Bowl
- How To Watch the Orange Bowl
- How To Watch the Peach Bowl
- How To Watch the Rose Bowl
- How To Watch the Sugar Bowl
- How To Watch the Senior Bowl
- How To Watch College Football Conference Championship Games
- How To Watch College Football Playoff
- How To Watch College Football National Championship
- How To Watch the Australian Open
- How To Watch the Frozen Four
- How To Watch the 24 Hours of Le Mans
- How To Watch the Indy 500
- How To Watch the Kentucky Derby
- How To Watch Marathon Running
- How To Watch the Masters Tournament
- How To Watch the Premier Lacrosse League
- How To Watch Pro Wrestling Every Day of the Week
- How To Watch the Tour de France
- How To Watch UFC on ESPN+
- How To Watch the Vuelta a España
- How To Watch WWE on Peacock
- How To Watch Wimbledon
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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.
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