Hey Abby: How do I watch sports on my Roku device?

Hey everyone! The 2018 FIFA World Cup™ has definitely got me saying, “Goal!” and lately, folks have been asking me about how to catch their favorite live sports. I’ve
answered some of the most common questions right here. Check out how you can score big with your Roku device.

Q: Speaking of soccer, what are some channels I can watch soccer on?

A: You’re only a hat trick away from your favorite footy teams with these channels:

• MLS Live ($79.99 per season): Watch hundreds of out-of-market regionally televised matches not available with your cable package. You’ll also get access to six years of archived MLS matches!

• NGSN ($8.99 per month with a one month free trial): Watch the best of worldwide soccer in HD from 12 key leagues around South America, Europe, and Asia.
• fuboTV (starts at $14.99 per month): Watch matches from La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue Un, Primeira Liga, Copa del Rey, Capital One Cup, Copa America and Brasileirão Série A among others.

Q: What’s the best way to find live sports on my Roku device if I don’t have cable?

A: Just because you don’t have cable doesn’t mean you have to miss out on all the goals, baskets or home runs! Subscription services like DIRECTV NOW and Sling TV give you easy access to live sport. See how all the live TV services compare.

For other live sports, there are several options. We break down how to stream NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL and more here. 

Q: What type of sports networks are available for Roku devices?

A: Folks, we’ve got a slew of networks available to you — from ESPN (also includes ESPN+), CBS Sports, NBC Sports, FOX Sports, to BTN2go, we’ve got you covered! Note: to view all the content in these channels, a subscription from a participating pay TV may be required.

Q: What’s the best way to find FREE sports content?

A:  Check out CBS Sports, NBC Sports, Red Bull TV and Sports Illustrated. And don’t forget subscription services like DIRECTV NOW, Hulu with Live TV, PlayStation Vue, Sling TV, and YouTube TV, all offer FREE trials.

Q: Can I get WWE or UFC content on Roku?

A: Yes, you certainly can! WWE Network is available for $9.99 per month with a one month free trial while UFCTV  is available for $9.99 for UFC Fight Pass, or you can purchase pay-per-view events. 

Q: I love auto racing. What are some channels I could check out?

A: If you’re a car/racing enthusiast, channels such as Lucas Oil Racing TV, Motor Trend OnDemand, NASCAR DeskSite and NBC Sports Gold will scratch that car itch! Click here to learn how to catch this week’s NASCAR race.

Streamers, if you have any questions about streaming entertainment, ask them! Send your questions to @rokuplayer on Twitter or comment on our Facebook page and leave #HeyAbby. You might see your question on the Roku blog! 🙂

Happy Streaming!

*Visit site each respective site for more details on local availability: DIRECTV NOW, Hulu with Live TV, PlayStation Vue, Sling TV, YouTube TV, fuboTV and CBS All Access.