How To Watch CBS Sports Network Online Without Cable 2025: Watch College Football, the U.S. Open Cup Final, and Professional Bowling This Fall

How to watch CBS Sports Network in 2025: The top streaming service providers for CBS Sports

CBS Sports Network on DIRECTV (5-day free trial)

DIRECTV STREAM includes CBS Sports Network with the Ultimate plan and, in many markets, the Choice plan. You can try an eligible DIRECTV STREAM package on a 5-day free trial. If you don’t cancel before it ends, you’ll be charged the monthly price of your selected plan.

• Choice - $89.99 per month
• Ultimate - $119.99 per month

CBS Sports Network on Fubo (free trial available)

Fubo is a solid streaming option for sports fans. Its Pro and Elite (or equivalent) packages include CBS Sports Network, ESPN, Fox Sports 1, and regional sports networks. Fubo offers a free trial (typically 7 days) so you can test the service risk-free.

• Fubo Pro Plan – ~$84.99 per month (after trial)
• Fubo Elite Plan – ~$94.99 per month (after trial)

Note: A new “Fubo Sports” bundle is launching in some markets (September 2, 2025), priced around $55.99/month, which also includes CBS Sports Network and many sports channels. Promo discounts (e.g. on the first month) or regional fees may apply. Free trials and pricing are subject to change.

CBS Sports Network on Hulu + Live TV (3-day free trial)

With Hulu + Live TV’s 3-day free trial you can watch CBS Sports and take the streaming service for a spin before committing. With buzzer beaters on the brain, this is a great time to check your March Madness bracket and unwind after the tournament with some Disney Plus content.

• Hulu + Live TV, Disney Plus, ESPN Plus – $82.99/month (before Oct 21, 2025)
• Hulu + Live TV, Disney Plus (no ads), ESPN Plus – price varies / subject to change
• Hulu (no ads) + Live TV, Disney Plus, ESPN Plus – price varies / subject to change
• Live TV Only – (plan not currently listed at $81.99 in Hulu’s base pricing)

CBS Sports Network on YouTube TV

YouTube TV offers a robust line-up of national sports and entertainment channels. Its base plan includes ESPN, Fox Sports 1, NBA TV, Big Ten Network, and SEC Network, among others. Subscribers also get unlimited DVR.

Important note: As of February 13, 2025, all Paramount content — including CBS and CBS Sports Network — is no longer available on YouTube TV due to a carriage dispute.

• YouTube TV Base Plan – $82.99/month

How to watch CBS Sports Network on the CBS app

You can watch CBS Sports Network inside the CBS Sports app, though you will be required to log in using your cable or streaming service credentials. The app has a ton of other free content, including short videos, articles, scores and the live CBS Sports HQ news stream. 

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to get the CBS Sports app:

1. Download the CBS Sports app using a compatible device. 
2. After downloading, launch the app. 
3. Sign in using your provider credentials. If you’re a YouTube TV customer, you’ll use the same username and password to access the CBS Sports app.

FAQ

What’s the cheapest way to stream the CBS Sports Network?

In 2025, the cheapest option remains a free trial rotation if you’re eligible as a new subscriber. Start with a 2-day free trial on YouTube TV, switch to 5-day free trials with DIRECTV Stream and Fubo, then finish with Hulu + Live TV’s 3-day free trial. That sequence nets nearly 14 days free, though trial availability and restrictions vary by region.

How can I stream CBS Sports Network?

CBS Sports Network is carried on DIRECTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV. These platforms all offer livestream access as part of their standard packages.

Is CBS Sports Network on Paramount Plus?

No, CBS Sports Network is not included with Paramount Plus. Paramount Plus features your local CBS station (with Showtime plan) and select live sports like UEFA soccer, but CBS Sports Network is a separate channel not bundled into the service.

Does Amazon Prime Video have CBS Sports Network?

No, CBS Sports Network is not offered through Amazon Prime Video Channels. While Prime Video offers Paramount Plus as an add-on, that subscription does not provide CBS Sports Network access.