You can't stream Midco Sports Network without cable because cable provider Midcontinent Communications has yet to sign a deal with any of the streaming services. In other words, there's currently no way to stream the regional sports channel Midco Sports Network unless you subscribe to Midco.
However, you may still want to consider checking out Hulu with Live TV, Fubo, Sling TV, DirecTV Stream or YouTube TV. All kinds of other great national and regional sports networks are available through these excellent TV apps. In this article, we’ll help you decide which streaming option is best for you. Let’s get started!
Watch regional sports on Hulu with Live TV
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Thanks to its premium on-demand catalog, Hulu with Live TV offers one of the best streaming deals on the market. Midco Sports Network isn't part of the lineup, but many other popular regional sports networks are.
Hulu with Live TV pricing and packages
Despite a few recent price hikes, Hulu with Live TV is still competitive when it comes to pricing.
Hulu (with ads)
Get 3 HULU, DISNEY Plus, ESPN
- Stream on two screens
- Big movies
- Hit TV shows
- On demand content
$9.99/month
Hulu (no ads)
Get 3 HULU, DISNEY Plus, ESPN
- Stream on two screens
- Big movies
- Hit TV shows
- On demand content
- No ads
$18.99/month
Hulu Live TV only
- 90+ live channels
- Stream on two screens
$81.99/month
Hulu Live TV (with ads)
Disney+ and ESPN+ included
- Stream on two screens
- ESPN+ and Disney+ included
- On demand content
- 90+ live channels
$82.99/month
Hulu Live TV (some ads)
Disney+ and ESPN+ included
- Stream on two screens
- ESPN+ and Disney+ included
- On demand content
- 90+ live channels
$87.99/month
Hulu Live TV (no ads)
Disney+ and ESPN+ included
- Stream on two screens
- ESPN+ and Disney+ included
- On demand content
- 90+ live channels
$95.99/month
For more information about Hulu with Live TV’s plans, click here.
Hulu with Live TV channels
As mentioned earlier, Midco Sports Network is not available through Hulu with Live TV. Instead, you get all kinds of regional sports networks from FOX and NBC. Enter your zip code into Hulu with Live TV's website to find out which regional sports networks are available in your area.
Click here to see the full list of Hulu with Live TV channels.
Watch regional sports with Fubo
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Sports-oriented streamer Fubo has good support for regional sports networks, as well. Midco Sports Network isn't part of the channel lineup, but you can get lots of other great sports channels through this sports-oriented streamer. Now that the ESPN channels have finally been added to the lineup, Fubo is a whole lot more competitive.
Fubo pricing and packages
Fubo's pricing structure is all about features. The basic subscription plan has only basic features. To upgrade them, you can either switch to one of the more expensive plans or buy the feature upgrade separately. Some channel packs are available, as well.
Fubo Pro
Try 7 days free
- 1000 hours of cloud DVR
- Stream on ten screens
- 180+ channels
$84.99/month
Fubo Elite
Try 7 days free
- Stream on ten screens
- 1000 hours of cloud DVR
- 250+ channels
- HD and 4K video quality
$94.99/month
Fubo Premier
Try 7 days free
- Stream on ten screens
- 250+ channels
- HD and 4K video quality
- 1000 hours of cloud DVR
- Showtime included
$109.99/month
Learn more about Fubo’s subscription plans here.
Fubo channels
You can't get Midco Sports Network, but you can get a bunch of other regionals as well as niche sports channels that other streaming services don't usually carry. Fubo instantly became more competitive when it started carrying ESPN and lots of other Disney-owned channels in 2020.
You can see a full channel list here.
Watch regional sports on Sling TV
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If you want to save money, Sling TV could be your best option. Though it doesn't offer Midco Sports Network, it has all kinds of other excellent national sports networks. You could use it to fill in the gaps if you already subscribe to a streaming service that lacks some of the channels it has.
Sling TV pricing and packages
Customization sums up Sling TV's approach to channel plans. Instead of offering a one-size-fits-all basic channel plan, you can select from one of two base plans: Sling Orange and Sling Blue. From there, you can customize your channel lineup by purchasing one or more add-on packs.
Sling Orange
$20 off your first month
- 30+ channels
- ESPN
- Stream on one device
$45.99/month
Sling Blue
$20 off your first month
- 40+ channels
- Local channels in select cities
- News and entertainment
- Stream on three screens
$45.99/month
Sling Orange & Blue
$20 off your first month
- General cable replacement
- 45+ channels
- Stream on three screens
$60.99/month
To learn more about Sling TV pricing, check here.
Sling TV channels
Sling TV hasn't signed a deal to broadcast Midco Sports Network, and it probably never will. But if you're looking for a cheap streaming service that offers ESPN, it might be your best option. The Sling Orange base plan comes with a handful of different ESPN channels. You can use it to watch ESPN3, which sometimes airs North Dakota and South Dakota regional sports action.
To learn more about Sling TV channels, check here.
Watch regional sports on DirecTV Stream
\Midco Sports Network is not a part of any of DirecTV Stream's plans, but several national and regional sports networks are available exclusively through this service only.
DirecTV Stream pricing and packages
DirecTV Stream’s Entertainment plan is competitive, but every other plan the streamer offers is pricey. However, the recent inclusion of Max adds significant value.
DirecTV Stream Entertainment
Try 5 days free
- 75+ channels
- Stream on unlimited devices at home
- Unlimited DVR space
$84.99/month
DirecTV Stream Optimo Mas
- 100+ live TV channels
- Spanish and English programming
- Three months of Max free
- Unlimited DVR space
$86.99/month
DirecTV Stream Choice
Try 5 days free
- 105+ live channels
- Unlimited DVR space
- Includes regional sports networks
- Three months of Max free
$114.99/month
DirecTV Stream Ultimate
Try 5 days free
- 140+ live channels
- Unlimited DVR space
- Includes regional sports networks
- Three months of Max free
$129.99/month
DirecTV Stream Premier
- Unlimited DVR space
- 150+ channels
- Includes Max Cinemax SHOWTIME and STARZ
- Includes regional sports networks
$169.99/month
For more information about DirecTV Stream plans, click here.
DirecTV Stream channels
Midco Sports Network is not a part of the lineup. However, several other hard-to-find regional sports networks are available through the Max plan.
Click here to see the full list of DirecTV Stream channels.
Watch regional sports on YouTube TV
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Unlimited DVR recording is one of YouTube TV's best features. Although Midco Sports Network isn't a part of the menu, the local channel coverage YouTube TV offers is quite good.
YouTube TV pricing and packages
A recent price hike made YouTube TV slightly less competitive here. It now costs few extra dollars more than what other streamers charge.
YouTube TV Spanish
Only $24.99 for the first 6 months
- Unlimited DVR space
- 6 accounts to share at home
- Stream on three screens
- 30+ Spanish channels
$34.99/month
YouTube TV
Only $54.99 for the first 3 months
- Unlimited DVR space
- 6 accounts for one price
- Stream on three screens
- 100+ live TV channels
$72.99/month
To learn more about YouTube TV’s pricing options, click here.
YouTube TV channels
You can't get Midco Sports Network. However, YouTube TV is one of the only streaming services that has local sports networks from both NBC and FOX.
To learn more about YouTube TV’s channel list, click here.
How to watch sports on Amazon Fire TV
You can watch all kinds of great sports channels on Amazon Fire TV with one of these streaming services: Hulu with Live TV, Fubo, Sling TV, DirecTV Stream or YouTube TV. Simply go to the Amazon Fire TV app store and click whatever live TV service appeals to you the most– or try them all.
How to watch sports on Roku
You can watch many different sports channels on Roku with one of these streaming services: Hulu with Live TV, Fubo, Sling TV, DirecTV Stream or YouTube TV. The process of installing a Roku app is the same as installing a smartphone app. Just look up the app you want to try and complete the sign-up process to get going.
How to watch sports on Apple TV
You can watch sports channels on Apple TV with one of these streaming services: Hulu with Live TV, Fubo, Sling TV, DirecTV Stream or YouTube TV. Apple’s app store has them all, so try them out for yourself and compare.
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