These days, it’s more difficult than ever to keep track of the various networks, specialty channels and streaming services you need to watch the sports you love live. More and more, fans are asking themselves questions like: “What’s the best streaming service for sports?” and “Is there a sports only streaming service available?” But even that information can be tough to find.
Sports fans, we’ve got you covered. Today, we will go over the channels and services necessary to watch the most college sports live and fill you in on the new live TV plan that allows you to watch more live NCAA sports for less.
What Channels & Services Do I Need to Stream All College Sports?
Here we break down all the places — linear TV, national networks, conference networks and major streaming services — you’ll need to be able to access to watch all major televised college sports. Below that, we’ll show why the new Genre Pack from DIRECTV, MySports™, is the best way to get those live TV channels and more.
For the purpose of this article, we take into account the following college sports: NCAA Football, NCAA Basketball, NCAA Volleyball, NCAA Soccer, NCAA Hockey, NCAA Baseball, NCAA Softball, NCAA Lacrosse and NCAA Wrestling.
| Channel/Service | Type | Sports |
| ABC | Broadcast | Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Hockey, Baseball, Softball |
| CBS | Broadcast | Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer |
| NBC | Broadcast | Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer |
| FOX | Broadcast | Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer |
| CW | Broadcast | Football, Basketball |
| ESPN | National Network | Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Baseball, Softball, Lacrosse, Wrestling |
| ESPN2 | National Network | Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Hockey, Baseball, Softball, Lacrosse, Wrestling |
| ESPNU | National Network | Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Hockey, Baseball, Softball, Lacrosse, Wrestling |
| ESPN News | National Network | Basketball, Hockey, Wrestling |
| ESPN3 / ESPN Select | National Network (Digital) | Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Baseball, Softball, Lacrosse |
| FS1 | National Network | Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer |
| FS2 | National Network | Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer |
| CBS Sports Network | Specialty Sports Network | Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Hockey, Baseball, Lacrosse, Wrestling |
| ACC Network (ACCN) | Conference Network | Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Baseball, Softball, Lacrosse, Wrestling |
| Big Ten Network (BTN) | Conference Network | Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Hockey, Baseball, Softball, Lacrosse, Wrestling |
| SEC Network | Conference Network | Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Baseball, Softball |
| TBS | National Network | Basketball (March Madness) |
| TNT | National Network | Basketball (March Madness) |
| truTV | National Network | Basketball (March Madness) |
| ESPN Unlimited (Includes content on ESPN Networks) | Streaming | Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Hockey, Baseball, Softball, Lacrosse, Wrestling |
| Peacock | Streaming | Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Hockey |
| Paramount+ | Streaming | Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer |
Best Streaming Service for Watching College Sports
Having access to more than two dozen live TV channels and services is required for fans to watch the college sports they love.
With DIRECTV’s MySports Genre Pack, you can access more of those channels in a single package, so you don’t need to go and purchase separate subscriptions like FOX One or ESPN Unlimited (ESPN Unlimited is included in MySports). You also don’t need to pay for extra channels you don’t care about. MySports gives you the networks needed to watch live sports – and that’s it.
MySports includes the following channels and networks needed to watch college sports live:
- Local/Linear Channels*: ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC
- National Networks: ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNEWS, ESPNU, FS1, FS2, TBS, TNT, truTV
- Conference/Specialty Sports Networks: ACC Network, Big Ten Network, SEC Network, CBS Sports Network
- Streaming Services: ESPN Unlimited (includes sports airing on ESPN Networks)
*Included where available
TLDR? The channel lineup of MySports from DIRECTV has all but two of the services necessary to stream all major college sports live from your home.
And you can get it for less than $69.99 per month! Plus, you get unlimited cloud DVR storage so you can go back and rewatch anytime. No contract required – meaning if you’re only interested in fall college sports, you can cancel anytime and sign back up the following year!
This sports-only streaming package is all about flexibility and giving customers what they want, without breaking the bank.
Stream College Sports for Less with MySports!
The best and most affordable live TV plan to stream college sports live is DIRECTV’s MySports Genre Pack, which offers only the channels you need for a price you’ll love.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best live TV plan for watching college sports?
The best and most affordable live TV plan to stream college sports live is DIRECTV's MySports Genre Pack, which offers only the channels you need for a price you'll love.
How much does MySports from DIRECTV cost?
MySports is available for less than $69.99/mo! No annual contracts required.
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