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.
Good news: you’re in the right place.
As the leading destination for live sports, DIRECTV cuts through the confusion.
In this guide, we’ll break down every channel and service needed to watch major NCAA sports — and reveal why DIRECTV offers the strongest live-sports TV plan on the market, delivering more live college sports for less with the MySports™ Genre Pack™.
What Channels & Services Do I Need to Stream All College Sports?
College sports air across broadcast networks, national sports networks, conference networks and a growing number of streaming platforms. For fans, this fragmentation makes it difficult — and expensive — to watch everything you love.
That’s where DIRECTV stands apart. With extensive content rights and unmatched access to specialty and conference networks, DIRECTV delivers the most live sports across any TV or streaming plan, unifying coverage into one seamless viewing experience.
Here we break down all the places 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. Unfortunately, most services only cover a fraction — forcing fans to combine multiple subscriptions.
But DIRECTV is the leading platform for live sports, bringing together RSNs, major national networks, conference channels and specialty sports networks — so you get comprehensive sports coverage you can’t get anywhere else.
With DIRECTV’s MySports™ Genre Pack™, you don’t need to chase down individual apps or overpay for channels you won’t use. MySports™ gives you exactly the channels college fans need — and nothing you don’t.
What’s Included in MySports™?
MySports™ includes the following channels and networks needed to watch college sports live:
- Local/Linear Channels: ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC (included where available)
- 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)
This unified lineup represents the most complete sports offering in America — delivering live game-day coverage, your way. And with unlimited cloud DVR, you can replay every upset, rivalry and tournament run on your schedule.
TLDR? No contracts. Total flexibility. More live sports for less.
DIRECTV’s MySports™ provides all but two of the channels needed to stream every major college sport live — a level of coverage you won’t find on any other TV or streaming plan.
And it’s less than $69.99/month, with the freedom to cancel after your favorite season wraps. Love college football but don’t watch spring sports? Sign up for fall, pause in winter — it’s your call.
For fans who want it all: DIRECTV delivers.
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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