How To Watch Live Sports on Paramount+: NFL, UFC, and March Madness
Paramount+ has live sporting events from 10+ leagues, game replays, on-demand sports movies, and CBS Sports shows.
Paramount+ is more of a luxury than a necessity for some sports fans. As a longtime subscriber, I rely on it for its exclusive soccer coverage. But if you already have a TV provider or digital antenna, you can catch most of its live sports action on your local CBS station.
Still, Paramount+ is handy for on-the-go streaming and home viewing. Whether you’re watching NFL games, key rounds of the Masters Tournament, or the Men’s NCAA Tournament to keep your bracket in check, this service comes in clutch.
Some sports content, particularly college sports, requires the higher-tier Paramount+ Premium plan. But I’ve outlined all the content and pricing details below so you know exactly what you’re getting for how much. Keep reading to see if Paramount+ is the right fit for your sports streaming needs.
Which sports can you stream on Paramount+?
With Paramount+, you can watch live soccer games, football matchups, and golf tournaments. This includes all Serie A matches, all NFL games airing on CBS in your region, and the final two rounds of many PGA Tour events.
Here’s a list of the sports on Paramount+:
- AFC Champions League
- Argentina Liga Profesional de Fútbol
- Big Ten college football
- Brazil Campeonato Brasileirão Série A
- CONCACAF Nations League
- EFL Championship
- Men’s March Madness and NCAA basketball
Paramount+ is a soccer fan’s dream because you can watch many of the most popular leagues live on this streaming service. If you’re a Juventus or Rangers diehard, an annual Paramount+ subscription is a must.
Fans who don’t have access to the CBS channel or want to stream on the go can watch 300+ college basketball games, the last two rounds of the Masters Tournament, and the NWSL Playoffs.
You can also stream all NFL games locally televised on CBS, so you’ll get one to two Sunday morning/afternoon games and a handful of playoff matchups.
Can you watch sports replays on Paramount+?
Paramount+ will have the full replay of a match, game, or tournament ready for you to watch after it’s aired—but this is not to be confused with the fact that you can also stream it live with Paramount+ Premium
So, if you’re indisposed during a crucial sporting event and can’t check the score on your phone, stream it when you get home. And if you don’t have enough time for a full three-hour replay, Paramount+ offers highlight videos.
Which CBS sports TV shows can you watch on Paramount+?
Besides live games, Paramount+ is equipped with lots of sports-related on-demand content you can put on in the background while you work. And what better than sports talk shows that give you live updates?
Here’s a list of CBS Sports shows you can throw on to help make work go by faster:
- “Morning Buzz”
- “Morning Footy”
- “Trending Now”
- “Scoreboard Final”
- “Gameday Scoreboard”
- “Midday Rundown”
- “Fantasy Football Today”
- “Champions League Today”
What sports on-demand content does Paramount+ have?
Paramount+ has dozens of sports documentaries, series, and movies you can watch anytime, anywhere. Whether you’re into football, basketball, or racing, you won’t have any trouble entertaining yourself or killing some time with what the service has to offer.
Here are some on-demand movies and shows you can stream with Paramount+:
- “80 For Brady”
- “Bad News Bears”
- “Chuck”
- “Coach Carter”
- “Days of Thunder”
- “The Fighter”
- “Hardball”
- “The Longest Yard” (1974 and 2005 films)
- “Major League”
- “Match Point”
- “McEnroe”
- “Passion Play: Russell Westbrook”
- “Pelé”
- “Skateboard Nation”
- “Warrior”
Which Paramount+ plan is best for sports?
I’ll make a quick pass and tell you now that Paramount+ Premium is much more sports-friendly than Paramount+ Essential.
Paramount+ Premium gives you access to all of its live game coverage and on-demand content, including some 4K watching. All on-demand content has zero ads. Paramount+ Essential gives you select live sports—like the NFL and Champions League—but not all live sports on CBS. Your on-demand streaming will also come with ads.
If you’re a massive fan of soccer, Paramount Original content, and CBS shows (among other networks like MTV and BET), it’s worth getting the annual subscription to save a few bucks in the long run.
Paramount+ plans for sports fans
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Sports on Paramount+ FAQ
Does Paramount+ have March Madness games?
Yes, Paramount+ Premium subscribers can watch all March Madness games airing on CBS. That only accounts for a fraction of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, but you’ll get crucial matchups during the competition’s later rounds.
Does Paramount+ have all NFL games?
No, Paramount+ doesn’t include all NFL games. It streams live NFL on CBS matchups, which means you’ll get around two games per week based on your local CBS affiliate’s schedule. That typically includes AFC-heavy regular-season games and all CBS-aired playoff matchups.
Are NBA games on Paramount+?
No, Paramount+ doesn’t offer any live NBA games—unless your local CBS affiliate simulcasts in-market matchups. National NBA coverage airs on ABC, ESPN, TNT, and NBA TV, as outlined in our How To Watch NBA Games guide.
Does Paramount+ have a free trial?
Currently, Paramount+ does not offer a free trial.
Why should you trust us?
Our former CableTV.com sports writer, Chantel Buchi, has tested and used Paramount+ since its creation. With her experience using Paramount+ and all other streaming services, she weas able to give an honest review to a sports fan who might be interested (especially now that sports are available on almost every streaming service).
Check out our How We Rank page to learn more about our methods.
