AT&T TV now known as DirecTV Stream is an emerging live TV streaming service. It provides many choices of programs, which encompass CBS among other large broadcast networks. A question that often comes up is whether DirecTV Stream offers CBS Sports channels among the available options. In this blog post, we’ll look at which CBS Sports channels are available on DirecTV Stream.
CBS Broadcast Channel
The bright side is that DirecTV Stream does offer the primary CBS broadcast network channel (your affiliate) in almost all the markets in the United States. This means you can get CBS shows and sporting events that are broadcast on the main CBS network such as NFL, March Madness, PGA Tour, and SEC College Football. CBS broadcast channel is available in most channel bundles DirecTV Stream provides for its customers.
CBS Sports Network
Moreover, DirecTV Stream offers the CBS Sports Network channel apart from the main CBS channel. CBS Sports Network is a cable and satellite sports television channel that is owned by CBS which can be viewed all the time and it also provides multiple sports events and programs. It broadcasts programs such as Jim Rome is Burning, We Need to Talk, NCAA Basketball, PGA Golf Tour, and College Football.
For the record, CBS Sports Network is available on DirecTV Stream in the Choice and above tier. This means that you would require the basic fee of $89. 99 per month for the Choice package to access CBS Sports Network. It is available for an additional fee and is not offered in the basic Entertainment package. Thus if a viewer wants to watch CBS Sports Network on DirecTV Stream, he or she would require a package that goes beyond the base package.
Admission to CBS Sports HQ and Paramount Plus
In addition to CBS and CBS Sports Network, DirecTV Stream can also offer CBS Sports HQ and Paramount+ streaming platforms.
CBS Sports HQ is also a free live around-the-clock streaming sports news service provided via different applications. If you are a DirecTV Stream subscriber, you can log in to the service using your account details to access live streams from CBS Sports HQ.
It also includes live sports to sign in for the Paramount+ app with the DirecTV Stream subscription. Some events that have rights for streaming live by Paramount+ include the NFL, UEFA Champions League, and other events of the year.
As a result, even though DirecTV Stream does not “offer” CBS Sports HQ or Paramount+, subscribing to the service gets you access to those other sports streaming services as well.
Regional Sports Networks
Besides, CBS Sports Network, DirecTV Stream also offers about 90 regional sports networks broadcasting local professional and college sports teams. Some RSNs that are offered with specific packages are NBC Sports Bay Area, NBC Sports Boston, Spectrum SportsNet LA, ROOT Sports Northwest, etc.
The regional sports networks available with DirecTV Stream will vary depending on your location and the chosen plan. However, most bundles should afford you a few RSNs that broadcast sporting events in your region at least. This in turn enhances the number of live sporting activities that one can get to watch.
Unable to open the CBS Sports App
While Paramount+ is usable for live CBS/ViacomCBS-owned sports with DirecTV Stream, the standalone CBS Sports app cannot be authenticated. CBS Sports app offers more live sports streams from CBS channels, however, this app is not compatible with DirecTV Stream sign-ins at the moment. Perhaps, expecting that there will be changes in the future.
Conclusion
In summary, yes - DirecTV Stream provides multiple CBS Sports channels and programming:
- CBS Television Network (with NFL Football, SEC Football, NCAA Basketball)
- CBS Sports Network (This is a channel dedicated to sports and has 24/7 coverage).
- Live streaming of Paramount+ and CBS Sports HQ
Specifically, the CBS live sports you can watch will depend on your local CBS affiliate schedule and the specific DirecTV Stream package you opt for. However, a DirecTV Stream subscription typically provides you with a reliable method of watching live sports on CBS channels and streams.
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