How to watch and stream live sports on TNT in the US

What a time to be alive if you’re a sports fan, with wall-to-wall matches and action available to watch live from numerous competitions and countries. TNT is a major player in the sports broadcasting sphere here in the US, and they’ve built up a strong sports portfolio when it comes to getting the live sports you're interested in and with the best lineup and availability.

There aren’t many broadcasters quite as storied across the United States as TNT. The subdivision of Warner Bros. Discovery has overseen a broad slate of action and coverage across a slew of fields since it began half a century ago.

With programming offered across TNT, TBS, TruTV, and the Max streaming service, there’s no shortage of variety and viewing options when it comes to what you can watch across the more comprehensive network, ranging from baseball to ice hockey and college sports to international soccer. Throw in a wide variety of extra content in and outside of regular season action over the many sports included, as well as flexible streaming options, and fans of any game will find something to enjoy all year.

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The future is also bright with big plans afoot in 2026. TNT will launch its own streaming service when it separates from the wider Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) group. The media giant is separating its content and streaming operation from its broadcasting division in a move that splits up TNT here in the U.S, from its HBO MAX (formerly Max) direct-to-consumer (DTC) platform.

With such a variety it can be tough to keep track of all the TNT action offered and the best package to stream it all if you want the full experience. We all want the maximum access based on our own budget, so picking the right streaming provider and subscription to enjoy sports, movies and shows is vital.

Unsure which streaming services offer the most? Which TV provider is the best value? 

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Don't worry, GOAL is here to guide you through what is shown by TNT, both on television and beyond and provides a one-stop guide to what you need to catch it all.

What sports are available on TNT?

TNT is primarily led by coverage of two of the four major sports leagues in North America, with MLB and NHL coverage all carried by the TNT channel and its various sister outlets across the wider network. They also cover a vast amount of college sports, of course. March Madness wouldn't be the same without TNT.

Flagship programs such as MLB on TBS - which shows Tuesday night fixtures - and NHL on TNT, including 72 games, plus the Winter Classic, run alongside coverage of USMNT and USWNT home matches.

Where can I watch TNT programming?

You can watch sports programming from TNT across TNT, TBS, and TruTV, with select coverage also offered currently through the HBO MAX streaming service. Offering coverage from across the Warner Bros. Discovery+ stable of original content and library material, customers can watch from $5.99 per month with ads or $9.99 per month without ads,

Additionally, you can watch TNT programming through one of the multiple streaming packages, with several market leaders across the United States, including their channels within the service of the TV providers themselves.

Below, webreak down some of the options for watching TNT programming, including each of the applicable service providers, subscription pricing and additional details.

DIRECTV

DIRECTV is offering new users a five-day free trial when you sign up. All four of the streaming packages include TNT and TBS, wirth TruTV on every deal above Entertainment, so you can stream the channels online. 

Right now, you can sign up for the streaming service’s 'MySports' Pack, which offers 20+ key sports channels for $69.99 per month. If you want more channels, including entertainment, news, and sports stations, you can grab one of DIRECTV’s Signature packages (starting at $84.99 a month). In addition to unlimited DVR storage, you’ll get access to local channels and the ability to stream on as many devices as you want.

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Sling TV

A more affordable live TV streaming service with TNT is Sling. There are three package plans to choose from: Orange, Blue, and the Orange & Blue combo, with every option including the Turner Channel. The cheapest is the Orange plan, which starts at $45.99 per month. Right now, Sling is offering half off your first month. The Orange Package comes with nearly 35 channels and can be streamed on just one device at a time. 

Included in the Blue plan, which costs $50.99 per month, are nearly 50 channels. You can combine both packages (Orange & Blue) for $65.99 per month and get all channels and the ability to stream on up to four devices at once.

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Hulu + Live TV

Hulu

For the most content offerings, you can sign up for Hulu + Live TV and get access to the Hulu library in addition to more than 95 live TV channels (including TNT). The streaming platform starts at $82.99 per month. For even more programming, Hulu + Live TV now comes bundled with Disney+ and ESPN, which will give you everything within the Hulu library in addition to exclusive content on ESPN for even more sports coverage.