Complete Guide to Sports Streaming Services in 2025

With so many streaming services available, choosing the right one for sports can be overwhelming. This comprehensive guide breaks down the major sports streaming platforms and what they offer.

ESPN+

Price: $10.99/month or $109.99/year

What You Get:

Monday Night Football (NFL)
College football and basketball
NHL games
MLB games
UFC events
Tennis (Grand Slams)
Soccer (La Liga, Bundesliga, MLS)

Best For: College sports fans, UFC viewers, and those who want comprehensive sports coverage.

Peacock

Price: $5.99/month (with ads) or $11.99/month (ad-free)

What You Get:

Sunday Night Football (NFL)
Premier League soccer
Big Ten football and basketball
Olympics coverage
WWE events
Golf (PGA Tour, Ryder Cup)

Best For: Premier League fans, NFL Sunday Night Football viewers, and Big Ten sports enthusiasts.

Paramount+

Price: $5.99/month (Essential) or $11.99/month (with Showtime)

What You Get:

NFL on CBS (Sunday games)
Champions League soccer
SEC football
March Madness
NWSL
Select Thursday Night Football games

Best For: NFL fans who want CBS games, Champions League viewers, and SEC football fans.

YouTube TV

Price: $72.99/month

What You Get:

Live TV with 100+ channels
NFL Sunday Ticket (separate subscription)
ESPN, Fox Sports, NBC Sports
Regional sports networks
Unlimited DVR

Best For: Cord-cutters who want a cable-like experience with sports channels.

fuboTV

Price: Starting at $79.99/month

What You Get:

180+ channels including sports
NFL Network and RedZone
Regional sports networks
BeIN Sports, TUDN
1000 hours of cloud DVR

Best For: Soccer fans and those who want comprehensive sports channel access.

Hulu + Live TV

Price: $76.99/month

What You Get:

90+ live channels
ESPN, Fox Sports, CBS Sports
Regional sports networks
Unlimited DVR
Access to Hulu streaming library

Best For: Families who want both live sports and entertainment content.

Sling TV

Price: Starting at $40/month

What You Get:

ESPN, NFL Network (with add-ons)
Fox Sports (with add-ons)
Optional sports add-ons
50 hours of DVR

Best For: Budget-conscious sports fans who want flexibility.

Amazon Prime Video

Price: Included with Prime ($14.99/month)

What You Get:

Thursday Night Football (NFL)
Select Premier League games
WNBA games
Tennis (ATP/WTA)

Best For: Prime members who want Thursday Night Football and additional sports content.

Apple TV+

Price: $9.99/month

What You Get:

Friday Night Baseball (MLB)
MLS Season Pass
Select college football games

Best For: MLS fans and those interested in Apple's exclusive sports content.

Comparison Table

Service	Price	NFL	NBA	NHL	MLB	Soccer	College Sports
ESPN+	$10.99/mo	Some	No	Yes	Yes	Some	Extensive
Peacock	$5.99/mo	SNF	No	No	No	Premier League	Big Ten
Paramount+	$5.99/mo	CBS	No	No	No	Champions League	SEC
YouTube TV	$72.99/mo	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Some	Yes
fuboTV	$79.99/mo	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Extensive	Yes
Hulu + Live TV	$76.99/mo	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Some	Yes

Tips for Choosing a Service

Identify Your Priorities: Which sports and leagues matter most?
Check Local Availability: Some services vary by region
Consider Bundles: Many services offer discounts for annual subscriptions
Look for Free Trials: Test services before committing
Combine Services: You might need multiple services for complete coverage

Conclusion

The best streaming service for sports depends on what you want to watch. For comprehensive coverage, consider combining ESPN+ with a live TV service like YouTube TV or fuboTV. For specific leagues, targeted services like Peacock (Premier League) or Paramount+ (NFL on CBS) might be sufficient.

Visit Where is the Game to see which streaming services carry today's games and find the best way to watch your favorite sports.