What is the CBS Sports Network channel?
Owned by Paramount Skydance Corporation, CBS Sports Network is a 24-hours-a-day sports centric channel that covers college and professional sports, with a variety of live sporting events, highlights, news and analysis.
Where can I watch it for free?
You can watch the CBS Sports Network channel for free through any of Fubo's plans and via DirecTV's Ultimate plan, as they both have a free trial for new customers.
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It's also available on YouTube TV.
How much does it cost?
You can see all the packages that offer CBS Sports Network below.
| Provider | First month | Monthly cost |
|---|---|---|
| Fubo Pro | $54.99 | $84.99 |
| Fubo Elite with Sports Plus | $74.99 | $104.99 |
| Fubo Deluxe | $84.99 | $114.99 |
| DirecTV Ultimate | $84.99 | $124.99 |
| YouTube TV | n/a | $82.99 |
If you are out of the country and would like to watch upcoming CBS Sports Network content on your favoured streaming service, you can do so by bypassing geo-restrictions by using a Virtual Private Network (VPN).
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Is CBS Sports Network free on Paramount+?
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No, the CBS Sports Network (CBSSN) channel is not included with a Paramount+ subscription.While both are owned by the same company, they function as separate products with different content libraries:- Paramount+ is a streaming service. It includes live feeds of your local CBS station (on the Premium plan), which allows you to watch major events like the NFL on CBS, The Masters, and Big Ten Football. It also has exclusive streaming rights to soccer leagues like the UEFA Champions League, Serie A, and NWSL.
- CBS Sports Network is a 24/7 cable TV channel. It carries different live programming, such as Mountain West college football, NCAA basketball, PBR (Bull Riding), and daily studio shows like Jim Rome.
Key Takeaway: You cannot watch the 24/7 linear CBS Sports Network on Paramount+. To watch CBSSN, you must subscribe to a live TV provider such as Fubo, YouTube TV, or DirecTV Stream.
| Feature | Paramount+ (Premium) | CBS Sports Network |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Streaming App | Cable TV Channel |
| NFL on CBS | ✅ Yes (Local Feed) | ❌ No |
| UEFA Champions League | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| College Football (Mt. West) | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
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