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How to watch and live stream the MSG Network without cable

Find the best live TV streaming packages for the MSG network without the need for cable, including Fubo and DirecTV

Madison Square Garden is the home of many of New York's premier sports teams, as well as being one of the most iconic boxing venues on the planet. So, it's fair to say a television network that is named after MSG was only ever going to be a hit with New Yorkers.

Serving the Mid-Atlantic US, the MSG Network is a regional sports network that provides a wealth of live broadcasts across the top indoor sports, as well as plenty more too.

But how can you live stream the MSG Network without subscribing to a cable package? Well, there are options...

What channels does the MSG Network offer?

The MSG Network has a couple of channels it operates, with various sports and live broadcasts available across the network.

MSG and MSG Sportsnet are the main channels, although you will also find MSG2 and MSG Sportsnet 2.

The full list of channels operated by the MSG Network:

  • MSG
  • MSG2
  • MSG Sportsnet
  • MSG Sportsnet 2
  • MSG Western New York

What sports does the MSG Network offer?

The MSG Network is one of the best regional sports networks out there, certainly within the Mid-Atlantic region.

Many of New York's big teams are live on the channel, including the New York Knicks and multiple NHL outfits from the region.

Basketball

The MSG Network provide coverage of a large number of New York Knicks games across the season as well as a host of programming around those, from pre- and post-game analysis to weekly magazine shows and classic games.

The network also provides coverage of the Westchester Knicks of the NBA G League.

Ice Hockey

MSG owns the broadcast rights to a number of NHL teams, including the New York Islanders, New Jersey Devils and the Buffalo Sabres. You can also watch AHL fixtures involving the Bridgeport Islanders and the Rochester Americans.

Soccer

The MSG Network currently has the rights to the New York Cosmos' NASL fixtures.

Football

While you won't find live coverage of Giants games, there's plenty of programming around games, with preview shows, pre- and post-match analysis and live coverage of the Coach's Press Conference ahead of each fixture.

College & high school sports

The MSG Network airs local athletic events from a number of high schools and colleges, with both Hofstra University and Fordham University sports available live.

The best packages to watch MSG Network channels in 2025

Currently, there are two main live streaming options available to you if you want to watch the MSG Network without cable. These are Fubo and DirecTV.

Many other popular streaming services, such as Sling and Hulu, don't currently provide regional sports networks, and therefore, MSG is missing.

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    Fubo

    Fubo is one of the more popular packages out there for sports fans and the Pro plan will deliver you just about everything you need, including the MSG Network.

    Priced at $74.99 per month, the package includes over 100 different channels, including sports channels such as ESPN, Fox Sports, NBC and CBS. Regional channels in New York like the YES Network are also included.

    There are larger packages also available, with the Elite, with even more sport, movie and entertainment channels priced at $84.99 per month and the Ultimate costing $99.99 per month, which naturally boosts the sport and entertainment on offer even further.

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    DirecTV Stream

    For a similar level of sports and regional sports networks, DirecTV Stream is another solid option. You'll need the Choice package to get the MSG Network at $98.99, which includes all the biggest and best regional sports networks such as YES and ESPN's offering, while you'll also find the likes of ESPN, Fox Sports 1 and FanDuel TV as part of the package.

    You can increase the number of sports channels even more with the Ultimate ($109.99 per month) package, which grant access to the likes of the CBS Sports Network, the Golf Channel and more.

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  • The bottom line: The package you should go with for the Marquee Sports Network

    There's very little between the two packages, with Fubo slightly cheaper by $10. With the Fubo package you do get more sports channels, but DirecTV's choice package is also better for the likes of entertainment, so it may come down to being what's best for the household outside of the MSG Network.

    Either way, you've got two fantastic options that really are among the best on the market.

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  • MSG Network Streaming FAQs

    Can I watch the MSG Network outside of the regions it serves?

    In order to watch the MSG Network, when registering for a Fubo or DirecTV subscription your home zip code must be located in an area in which the network serves.

    This does allow you to log-in to your streaming platform in other areas and still have access to the MSG Network as these services are based upon where you live, rather than current geographical locations.

    What regions does the MSG Network serve?

    The MSG Network currently broadcasts in numerous regions in the Mid-Atlantic, including New York, northern and central New Jersey, southwest Connecticut and northeast Pennsylvania.

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