You can watch MSG Plus live without cable using one of the following sources: FuboTVÂ and AT&T TV Now. While the list is small, we have some great things to say about both of these services, including new and exciting updates from both services in 2020. In this article, we’ll help you decide which of these two streaming options is best for you. Let’s get started!
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Before we start, we want to highlight a particularly relevant stream in these uncertain times. Sling TV is one of the best options for streaming in 2021 with a rich catalogue of 50+ live channels and 50k+ on-demand movies and episodes.
Source: FuboTVFuboTV is our top pick for sports fans who want to watch MSG+ live without cable in 2020. The price is lower than what you’ll get with AT&T TV Now. You also get far more channels in your package, with a hefty load of additional sports networks that will keep you busy all year long.
You can get a package of 100+ channels from FuboTV starting at $59.99 for the Standard subscription package. There are multiple other package options available, as well, including the Family package that offers additional channels and more simultaneous streams per account.Â
*Note that in order to see the Family, Entertainment, and Ultra plans, you need to first press "Start Free Trial." After you create an account, you'll see all of these plans.
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You can get full access to MSG+ through FuboTV starting at the Standard subscription level.Â
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To learn more about fuboTV’s pricing and packages, click here.
This service offers a wide range of sports, entertainment, news and movie networks. MSG+ is a given (since that’s what you’re primarily after). With FuboTV, you get MSG+, MSG2, and MSG+2. SportsNet NY is also part of the package, as are local broadcast networks that include FOX, CBS, Univision, Telemundo, MyNetwork TV, and a host of others.
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When sports are off, enjoy entertainment networks like HGTV, Paramount Network, Discovery Channel and more designed for every genre interest.
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To learn more about FuboTV’s channels, click here.
Stream MSG+ through FuboTV on one several popular streaming devices. Connect to your service through TV-connected devices that include the Amazon Fire TV, Roku, or Apple TV, and through Android or iOS computers. The biggest gap in streaming device options is gaming consoles. FuboTV currently does not have an app for any gaming console on the market.
TV streaming media players: Apple TV (4th gen and up), Amazon Fire TV and TV Stick (1st gen and up), Chromecast, and Roku (2, 3 and 4)
Smart TVs: Android TV (4.4 and up)
Game consoles: None
Mobile devices and tablets: Android and iOS
Desktop browsers: Most Mac and PC browsers
Click here to learn more about fuboTV’s device support.
You can stream all of your FuboTV content on up to 2 devices at once with the Standard subscription. The Family subscription and higher come with 3 simultaneous streams, or you can add a third stream to the Standard subscription for a small additional cost.
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To learn more about fuboTV’s simultaneous streaming policy, check here.
This service offers a nicely-sized 30-hour cloud DVR included with the cost of your subscription, at least at the Standard level. Several higher-tier packages offer a 500-hour cloud DVR included. Or, you can add the 500-hour cloud DVR to your FuboTV Standard subscription as an add-on tot he service.
Get immediate access to thousands of hours of on-demand content through FuboTV. The 100+ channels in the package result in a large amount of newly-released and older TV episodes, movies, and sporting events ready to stream at any time. You can also use your FuboTV credentials to log into multiple TV Everywhere websites and apps, including MSG Go.Â
Source: AT&TWhile FuboTV is the cheaper option to watch MSG+ live without cable this year, AT&T has vastly improved its service. Despite the higher price, the added features and bonuses make it a worthwhile option to consider, especially if you have family and friends to enjoy the service with.Â
There’s good news and bad news with AT&T TV Now. The good news is that it carries MSG+ and much more. The bad news is that AT&T restricts its RSNs to some of its more expensive packages. To get MSG+ with AT&T TV Now, you need to sign up to the $110 per month Choice package or higher.Â
*Note that AT&T TV Now offers several other plans that are hidden until you click to sign up.
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On the positive side, the Choice package includes 85+ channels, to include local broadcast networks. And if you’re not duty-bound to get a service that includes MSG+, the AT&T TV Now MAX package gives you 60+ channels and full access to HBO MAX and HBO.Â
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To learn more about AT&T TV Now’s pricing and packages, click here.
The Choice package offers 85+ channels that include MSG+, SportsNet, ESPN, CBS Sports, and more. The service also includes top local broadcast networks like NBC, CBS, ABC, and many others at that subscription level. Â
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Many subscribers are drawn to the introductory AT&T TV Now packages, as they’re both cheaper by a wide margin. And with HBO MAX and HBO included with the MAX package, it may be the better option if you can do without MSG+.
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Click here to learn more about AT&T TV Now’s channels.
This service works natively on a much larger number of devices that you’ll find with FuboTV. There are no game console apps (similar to FuboTV), but you can stream on several smart TV brands with available apps.
TV streaming media players: Apple TV (4th gen and up, 5th gen and up for 4K), Amazon Fire TV (2nd gen and up, 1st gen for Cube), Chromecast (2nd gen and up), Roku (most models)
Smart TVs: Samsung TV (2017 and 2018 models), Android TV (4.4 and up), Roku TV (7000X), Mi TV, Amazon Fire TV Edition smart TV (2nd gen and up), Chromecast Built-in TV
Gaming consoles: None
Mobile devices and tablets: Android (5.0 and up), iOS (10 and up), Amazon Fire (tablets)
Desktop browsers: Chrome and Safari recommended
Click here to learn more about AT&T TV Now’s supported devices.
Enjoy access to thousands of hours of TV show episodes, movies, and more through AT&T TV Now. The service also includes a fair amount of content in its on-demand that AT&T owns, meaning you’ll have a hard time finding it anywhere else. That’s especially true if you decide to go with the MAX package.
Click here to learn more about AT&T TV Now’s on-demand library.
You can watch MSG Plus on Amazon Fire TV with one of these streaming services: FuboTVÂ and AT&T TV Now. Download either services’ app from the Amazon Fire TV app store through your device, or go to Amazon.com and have the download sent to your device remotely. Unfortunately, there’s no MSG Go app on Amazon Fire TV.
How to Watch MSG Plus on Roku
You can watch MSG Plus on Roku with one of these streaming services: FuboTVÂ and AT&T TV Now. If you want to use the MSG Go app with your account credentials, you’ll need to use a different device; there’s no MSG Go app on Roku.Â
How to Watch MSG Plus on Apple TV
You can watch MSG Plus on Apple TV with one of these streaming services: FuboTVÂ and AT&T TV Now. The MSG Go app is not available for Apple TV, but you can use AirPlay to stream it from your iOS device to your Apple TV.
Why Are There Only 2 Options for MSG+ Without Cable?
If you’re hoping to save more money on your live sports, you’re going to have a hard time doing so with MSG+. Unfortunately, other cord-cutting alternatives, including Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and Vidgo do not carry MSG+. The reason has everything to do with cost and contract agreements.
MSG charges carriers a large amount of money per subscriber to carry its channel. In 2011, it was charging nearly as much as ESPN, despite having a much smaller service area. Most services that offer sports likely decide that the cost of offering MSG+ is too high for the potential payoff.Â
That leaves subscribers with only a small number of options. It’s also why you’ll only find MSG+ through AT&T TV Now’s high-priced Choice package.Â
Unhappy with your streaming options for MSG+? Consider an alternative. You could just say no to MSG+. If that’s the case, consider signing up for one of the other live TV services available, especially one that offers SportsNet New York.Â
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