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How to watch and live stream Spectrum Sports without cable

Discover the best streaming packages to watch the Spectrum Sports Network, getting your fix of the Lakers, Mets, Dodgers and more.

One of the more popular regional sports networks around, Spectrum Sports channels are a must for many fans across the country, particularly for those living in Los Angeles and New York.

There are options for securing Spectrum Sports and opening up access to the likes of Lakers, Dodgers, Mets games and more without the need for cable, with a host of streaming platforms to choose from…

What sports channels do Spectrum Sports operate?

Spectrum Sports operates two sports channels, with a further three partnerships across the USA. Over the years, they’ve had various rebrands but have certainly cemented themselves as favorites for many sports fans.

ChannelRegion(s) servedTeam/conference broadcast rightsAvailable on

Spectrum Sports (Hawaii)

Hawaii

Hawaii Rainbow Warriors and Rainbow Wahine sports,

Hawaii High School Athletic Association sports

DirecTV Stream

Spectrum Sports (Kansas City)

Kansas City metropolitan area,

Lincoln,

Nebraska

Kansas Jayhawks sports,

Big 12 Conference sports,

Missouri Valley Conference sports,

Summit League sports,

NAIA sports

DirecTV Stream

Spectrum SportsNet

Southern California,

Central California,

Las Vegas Valley,

Hawaii

Los Angeles Lakers (NBA),

Los Angeles Sparks (WNBA),

Los Angeles Chargers (NFL) (only team-related programmes)

DirecTV Stream

Spectrum SportsNet LA,

Spectrum Deportes LA

Greater Los Angeles Area,

Coachella Valley,

San Joaquin Valley,

Las Vegas Valley,

Hawaii

Los Angeles Dodgers

DirecTV Stream

SportsNet New York

New York metropolitan area,

Upstate New York

New York Mets (MLB),

New York Jets (NFL) (only team-related programmes)

DirecTV Stream

The best packages to watch Spectrum Sports channels in 2024

For many across the US, it can be a little tricky to get hold of Spectrum SportsNet channels without cable, but it is possible. However, only DirecTV will allow you to do so, with the likes of Hulu Live TV, Fubo and Sling not carrying the channels.

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    DirecTV Stream

    DirecTV Stream is one of the premier packages out there, with a huge amount of sports channels, as well as the likes of entertainment and film. In order to be able to stream Spectrum Sports, however, you’ll need one of the top three packages.

    The Choice package is the cheapest option of these, starting at $84.99 per month, providing you with the channels alongside other sports channels such as Fox Sports 1, ESPN, and specialist college channels like ACCN and ESPNU.

    However, you can increase the number of sports channels you get alongside Spectrum’s network, with the Ultimate package, priced at $114.99 per month also offering the CBS Sports Network, and the Premier package ($159.99 per month), which also delivers the likes of FanDuel TV, Origin Sports and more.

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  • The Bottom Line: The package you should go with for Spectrum Sports

    Ultimately, without cable you only have one option, and that’s to go with DirecTV if you want to make the most of Spectrum Sports network offering. The Choice package is the most reasonably priced of the bunch, providing sports fans with over 125 channels, including regional sports networks outside of Spectrum too.

    It’s a solid option and certainly worth exploring, particularly if you are looking for an all-round TV streaming package.

  • Spectrum Sports Streaming FAQs

    Do I have to live in the region to get Spectrum Sports regional channels?

    Despite streaming online, with DirecTV you still need to be living in the region to stream the regional channels. For example, if you wanted to stream Spectrum Sports Hawaii, you would have to live in the state of Hawaii to stream the channel through DirecTV.

    However, it is based upon your home address zip code, so you are able to watch Spectrum's regional channels elsewhere by logging in to your account.

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