Sports fans are always looking for new ways to consume their favorite games and with the FIFA World Cup right kicking off on Sunday, November 20th, fans will be looking for new platforms to catch it. Plenty of streaming services have moved into the territory of live sports, although some are cheaper than others. From the NFL to boxing and soccer, there are some pretty decent, cheaper options out there.
Some of these streaming platforms aren't exclusively sports-focused though and the quality of what the user gets is thus taken into account when looking at the price. Some fans may want to prioritize one service over another to get the most out of their preferred sports in the best places.
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ESPN+ And Hulu
$13.99 As Bundle Or $7.99 Hulu & $9.99 ESPN+ / Month
There's a lot to break down when it comes to Hulu and ESPN+. For starters, ESPN+ is available at $9.99 a month, while the ad-supported version of Hulu is $7.99 a month. However, the bundle that features Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ is $13.99 a month, making this the best value-for-money option with a lot of great extras.
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ESPN+ is so sports-focused, allowing fans to watch live MLB, NHL, and MLS, as well as PGA Golf, UFC, college football, and even soccer. Hulu on the other hand is more entertainment-centric but does offer live NFL games, alongside NBA and NCAA matches. The bundle is an incredibly attractive offer that would really tick every box for audiences.
FuboTV
$69.99 / Month
fuboTV is a complex addition as it's not a simple streaming service. At $69.99 a month, it seems like a steep price, but it's a perfect streaming replacement for regular TV and thus appeals to a very distinct group of people. Those looking to change to that model need to know about the live sports options.
Cloud-covered DVR and cheaper costs than cable mean that viewers can access channels like ABC, FOX, CBS, ESPN, NBC, HGTV and so many more, alongside all the live sports that they offer. Combine this with some great box sets available on any platform and this is a perfect option to consider. From the NFL and NBA to Nascar, it boasts it all and acts as a great app for what to watch next.
DAZN
$19.99 / Month
DAZN begins at a rate of $19.99 a month. For some that may seem steep for the size of the streaming service. But for those who love a very specific genre of sport, DAZN is an excellent and cost-effective option, when taking into account the discount on pay-per-view events.
DAZN is heavily focused on combat sports, especially boxing. It features some of the best fights, hosts special exclusive events, and includes mini-docs and interviews for fans to dissect. But DAZN is expanding to include a few other sports such as UEFA Women's Champions League football.
Peacock
$4.99 / Month
The ad-based Peacock Premium is $4.99 a month which is one of the best price points out there and a great area to consider. Much like the likes of the Disney bundle, Peacock doesn't only specialize in live sports, meaning that value-for-money is pretty high with other content.
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WWE fans will know that Peacock is a great streaming home for professional wrestling. Because of its background with NBC, Peacock also allows live-streaming and next-day access to the Premier League, Sunday Night Football, and MLB Sunday Leadoff, among others. It's a comprehensive, if not slightly smaller catalog.
Amazon Prime Video
$14.99 / Month
Amazon Prime Video is included in a Prime membership which is $14.99 a month. It's great value for money considering the many perks that Amazon users gain across their service, including a whole host of content outside of the sports field from reality TV shows to movies. But, Prime is moving further into the live territory.
Premier League football, international Rugby, and WNBA are all covered, with exclusive live channel deals that feature MLB, NBA, and PGA. On top of that, Amazon has moved to partner with specific teams, from Seattle Strom to the New York Yankees, which is an area to watch in the future. On top of that, international leagues are heavily featured such as the French Ligue 1.
NFL+
$4.99 Standard & $9.99 Premium / Month
Those who only want to focus on the NFL may want to consider NFL+, which is the cheapest way to access the sport with a starting price of $4.99 a month, and a premium $9.99 option. Any existing users will know that fans can watch live playoff games, the Pro Bowl, and Super Bowls via the site.
Available on a full range of devices, the content available isn't just surrounding live-streaming, but also boasts a range of coverage, from analysis to interviews and mini-docs. This is the perfect one-stop shop for the brand and well worth considering for those who don't want surrounding content or bells and whistles.
Paramount+
$4.99 / Month
Paramount+ debuts at a price tag of $4.99 a month and is another platform that hosts a full range of programming, from exclusive series to beloved movies. It's attempted to position itself in the live sports category as well, with a healthy range of franchises available.
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Paramount+ thus includes live-streaming of NFL and NCAA games, alongside access to coverage from UEFA, NWSL, Concacaf, Serie A, AFC, and AFA soccer. It's perhaps the most cost-effective way to access such a brilliant range while also reaping plenty of benefits alongside.
Sling TV
$40 / Month
While audiences might be looking for free TV and movie apps, Sling TV is certainly one of the most affordable when compared to cable. With a maximum cost of $40 a month, what's brilliant about Sling Television is just how adaptable and customizable the platform is.
The NFL, CFB, NBA, and NHL are all included in the coverage, with access to ESPN and the NFL Network as part of the various choices on offer to fans. It's another area to consider, with the intuitive system allowing for affordable digital access which rivals conventional means.
YouTube TV
$64.99 / Month
YouTube TV was an intriguing disrupter to the market, with the streaming service attempting to take cable users away from their conventional means of consuming television. At $64.99 a month, it's still cheaper than some other rivals in the region, with a slew of content available.
On the sports front though, ignoring all the additional benefits, YouTube TV gives access to ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, HGTV, TNT, Univision, and so many more channels, all of which host their own range of sports. With cloud-supported DVR and live viewing, the options feel limitless especially with ESPN and FOX Sports included.
Apple TV+
$4.99 / Month
Coming on to the market in recent times, Apple TV+ has started at a healthy $4.99 a month. Users will know that there are a range of exclusive moves and TV shows on offer with the platform, but Apple isn't ignoring its live sports audience, which it is seeking to grow.
With a pre-existing deal in Major League Soccer and with Major League Baseball, Apple is already making moves, with the potential for the NFL to also be accessible next year. It's worth noting that the catalog is very limited with Apple TV+, but it might soon become a player in exclusive rights if it continues to move at such a pace, making it one to watch out for.
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