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By Meredith Gordon
December 27, 2023 / 5:29 PM EST / Essentials
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The new year is almost here, and some of the best sporting events are right around the corner. We’re talking the college football national championship, NFL playoffs, a terrific new NBA season (we’re sold on the NBA In-Season Tournament) and the start of the Major League Baseball season. Of course the main event for sports happens February 11, 2024 with Super Bowl LVIII.
Watching all that sports content is now possible even if you’ve cut the cord on cable. For sports fans going cable-commando, there are more sports streaming platforms than ever, but figuring out which one is best can seem as overwhelming as a Kyle Shanahan playbook. We’ve cut through the clutter so can you focus on all the intense sports matchups and games 2024 has to offer. 
If you’re new to streaming your sports, you should know about Fubo TV. FuboTV is a sports-centric streaming service that offers access to almost every NFL game of the season, plus 350 live channels and cloud DVR storage. (Note: Almost all Thursday Night Football games stream exclusively on Amazon Prime.)
Start streaming sports on FuboTV just in time for the 2023-2024 NFL playoffs by starting a seven-day free trial of FuboTV. You can begin watching immediately on your TV, phone, tablet or computer. In addition to NFL football, FuboTV offers MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS and international soccer games. 
What you’ll get with FuboTV Pro Tier:
Fubo TV starts at $75/month .
If you don’t have cable TV or want more access to NFL games and all the NBA basketball 2024 has to offer, Sling TV  is a cost-effective way to view your favorite content. The streamer offers access to the NFL Network, local NBC, Fox and ABC affiliates (where available) and ESPN with its Orange + Blue Tier plan. 
Sling TV comes with 50 hours of cloud-based DVR recording space included, perfect for recording all the season’s top NFL matchups.
Note: If your main goal is to stream NFL games, including Super Bowl LVIII, Sling TV does not carry games originally aired on CBS. If you can’t miss a single NFL game, FuboTV and Hulu+ Live TV are better options. If you want to watch Super Bowl LVIII without cable, you’ll need a subscription to Paramount +.
What you’ll get with Sling TV Orange + Blue tier:
While the plan normally costs $60 per month, the streamer is currently offering a 50% off promotion for your first month. You’ll pay just $30. You can learn more by tapping the button below.
Paramount+ gives you access to CBS original content, NFL football games airing on CBS and NCAA college football. Paramount+ is also the exclusive streaming home to Super Bowl LVIII.
Note: CBS News and Paramount+ are both subsidiaries of Paramount.
What you’ll get with Paramount+: 
Get Paramount+ Essential for $5.99/month, or bundle in Showtime for $11.99/month.
The  shopping subscription service includes access to the Paramount+ Essentials tier (with live NFL games such as this one), a $60 per year value. Walmart+ subscribers also get discounts on gasoline at Mobil and Exxon stations, access to special members-only deals (including, same-day home delivery from your local store and more. 
Walmart+ costs $98 per year. Tap the button below to learn all the benefits of Walmart+, and to start your 30-day free trial.
What you’ll get with Walmart+:
If you’ve completely cut cable and you’re looking to stream sports while still accessing local programming,  Hulu + Live TV will save you a bundle. Watch programming aired locally, plus the NFL, including NFL Network, NBA on TNT, Major League Baseball games and more.
What you’ll get with Hulu+ Live TV:
Hulu + Live TV comes bundled with ESPN+ and Disney+ for $77 per month.
ESPN+ is ESPN’s subscription streaming platform, which offers exclusive live events, original studio shows and top-tier series that aren’t accessible on the ESPN networks. ESPN+ subscribers may purchase UFC PPV events and access the platform’s vast archive of on-demand content.
It is important to note that ESPN+ does not include access to the ESPN network. It is a separate sports-centric service, with separate sports programming.
What you’ll get with ESPN+:
ESPN+ offers exclusive fantasy sports tools and content from some of the sports world’s most respected voices in sports.  
You can stream ESPN+ through the ESPN app on your favorite mobile device and on ESPN.com. It’s also available as an app through major smart TV streaming platforms and through gaming consoles such as the PS5.
An ESPN+ subscription costs $10.99 per month, or save 15% when you pay annually ($110).  ESPN+ is also currently offering a cost-saving bundle. Get ESPN+ (With Ads), Disney + (With Ads) and Hulu (With Ads) for $14.99 per month.
In 2022, Amazon became the exclusive carrier of Thursday Night Football (TNF). You’ll need to be an Amazon Prime member or a stand-alone subscriber to the Prime Video streaming service to watch TNF games in 2024.
What you’ll get with Amazon Prime:
Right now, you can get a 30-day free trial of Amazon Prime. After, Prime is $14.99 per month or $139 annually. 
If you want NFL access on your phone. You’ll get access to out of market NFL games or boost your NFL experience and upgrade to NFL+ Premium with NFL RedZone and watch up to eight NFL games simultaneously. 
Why you’ll get with NFL+:
The premium streaming service, starting at $40 per year (or $7 per month), offers access to NFL Network. Start with a seven-day free trial.
First published on December 27, 2023 / 5:29 PM EST
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