MLS is back with games starting July 8th 2020.
You can watch MLS live without cable with one of these streaming services: fuboTV, Hulu With Live TV, Sling TV, AT&T TV Now, YouTube TV or ESPN+. In this article, we’ll help you decide which option is best for you. Let’s get started!
Before we continue, we want to highlight a particularly relevant stream for news, sports, and entertainment. Sling TV is one of the best options for streaming with a rich catalogue of 50+ live channels and 50k+ on-demand movies and episodes.
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Watch MLS on fuboTV
fuboTV subscribers can catch games on Fox Sports 1. If you’re interested in Spanish-language coverage, as well as coverage of other top soccer leagues like The Premier League, La Liga, and Bundesliga, fuboTV definitely the best way to watch MLS without cable.
fuboTV Pricing and Packages
fuboTV starts at $64.99/month for the “fubo Standard” plan, and offers upgrades to the Family and Ultra plan for an additional fee. Learn more about each package here.
| Pro 7-day free trial $69.99/ month | 138 channels 10 simultaneous streams 1,000 hours of DVR space | TRY FREE |
| Elite 7-day free trial $79.99/ month | 202 channels 54 more channels with fubo Extra 12 more channels with fubo News Plus 10 simultaneous streams 1,000 hours of DVR space | TRY FREE |
| Latino Monthly $8 off for the first month $33/ month | 45 channels 2 simultaneous streams 250 hours of DVR space | SIGN UP |
| Ultimate 7-day free trial $99.99/ month | 240 channels 54 more channels with fubo Extra 12 more channels with fubo News Plus Showtime Live and On Demand Sports Plus with NFL Redzone 10 simultaneous streams 1,000 hours of DVR space | TRY FREE |
fuboTV Channels
The basic fubo plan comes with FOX in most areas of the country, as well as FS1. However, fuboTV does not have ESPN or ESPN2 so, as mentioned, it’s not ideal if you’re looking for English MLS coverage.
However, the fubo and fubo Premier plan come with Univision, and you can get FOX Deportes with a $8/month Latino Plus add-on package. Learn more here.
fuboTV Supported Devices
Device support for fuboTV is also pretty great. You can watch on your laptop, on iOS and Android devices on the go, and on Chromecast, Apple TV, Roku, and Amazon Fire TV while you’re at home. Learn more here.
fuboTV Simultaneous Streams
You can watch on 2 devices at once with fuboTV, which is pretty standard for an internet TV service. However, you have the option to upgrade this, too, with a $6/month “Family Share” add-on, or with the fubo Family or Ultra package. Learn more here.
fuboTV DVR
fuboTV has pretty standard features, but they can both be upgraded if you want, which is a nice benefit. The DVR, for example, only comes with 30 hours of storage. This DVR can be upgraded to a ridiculous 500 hours of storage for a $10/month fee, or with the fubo Family or Ultra package. Learn more here.
fuboTV On-Demand Library
With fuboTV, you’ll get on-demand content from each channel carried in your package, so you can watch some past sporting events, on-demand shows and movies. The content lineup varies over time, however. Learn more here.
Watch MLS on Hulu With Live TV
Hulu With Live TV first launched back in 2017 and has quickly become a top choice for cord-cutters who want to watch MLS without cable. Here’s what you need to know about this streaming service.
Hulu With Live TV Pricing and Packages
Hulu With Live TV has only one channel package to choose from. You’ll pay $64.99/month to subscribe, and your subscription comes with a free Hulu on-demand membership. Learn more here.
| Hulu + Live TV No Hassle TV $69.99/ month | 75+ Live TV Channels 2 simultaneous streams Unlimited DVR Disney+ and ESPN+ Included | SIGN UP |
| Hulu + Live TV No Ads $79.99/ month | 75+ Live TV Channels 2 simultaneous streams Unlimited DVR Disney+ and ESPN+ Included | SIGN UP |
Hulu With Live TV Channels
For your money, you’ll also get a lineup of 65+ channels, including FOX in most areas, as well as ESPN, ESPN2, and FS1. Additional sports channels include ESPN3, FS2, NBCSN, and a number of others. With Hulu With Live TV, you’ll get every channel you need to watch MLS without cable. Learn more here.
Hulu With Live TV Supported Devices
As far as device support goes, Hulu is nearly unbeatable. You can watch on your iOS or Android device, or your web browser, as well as on Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Xbox One consoles, the Nintendo Switch, and select Samsung and LG smart TV models. Learn more here.
Hulu With Live TV Simultaneous Streams
Hulu With Live TV has pretty good features for the price, and they can be upgraded for an additional fee. You can stream on 2 devices at once, by default, but you can pay $9.99/month for an Unlimited Screens package, allowing you to stream on as many devices as you want at home, and on up to 3 outside of your home WiFi network. Learn more here.
Hulu With Live TV DVR
Hulu With Live TV also comes with a free 50-hour cloud DVR. You can quadruple your storage to 200 hours for a $9.99/month fee with the Enhanced DVR package. If you combine Unlimited Screens and Enhanced DVR, you’ll pay just $14.99/month for both. Learn more here.
Hulu With Live TV On-Demand Library
With your Hulu With Live TV subscription, you’ll also get a free, ad-supported Hulu on-demand membership. That means you can watch all of the on-demand content available from Hulu, including movies, recently-aired episodes, past seasons, and Hulu Originals like The Handmaid’s Tale. Learn more here.
Watch MLS on Sling TV
Sling TV is the oldest internet TV service on the market, and still attracts millions of cord-cutters due to its low prices, good channel packages, and “a la carte” channel add-ons. It’s a great way to watch MLS without cable on a budget.
Sling TV Pricing and Packages
Sling TV has three basic packages. Sling Orange and Sling Blue cost $30 each and have slightly different channels, and you can combine both for $45 with Sling Orange + Blue. learn more here.
| Sling Orange Great Value $40.00/ month | 30+ channels ESPN New subscriber special 1 simultaneous stream | Try Sling |
| Sling Blue Great Value$40.00/ month | 40+ channels Fox, NBC, CNN, MSNBC New subscriber special 3 simultaneous streams | Try Sling |
| Sling Orange + Blue Best Value $55.00/ month | 45+ channels ESPN New subscriber special 4* simultaneous streams | Try Sling |
Sling TV Channels
To get all of the channels you need to watch MLS without cable, you’ll need to get Sling Orange + Blue, as ESPN and ESPN2 are exclusive to Sling Orange, while FOX and FS1 are exclusive to Sling Blue. So, for $45/month, you can get all of the channels you need to watch MLS without cable, as well as a large variety of other sports, news, entertainment, and lifestyle channels. Learn more here.
Sling TV Supported Devices
Device support from Sling TV is solid. You can stream Sling on pretty much any device, from iOS and Android to web browsers, the Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, Apple TV, Roku, and even some LG/Samsung Smart TVs. Xbox One and Oculus Rift are also supported. Learn more here.
Sling TV Simultaneous Streams
Sling’s simultaneous streaming policy can be confusing. Here’s how it works: Sling Orange-exclusive channels, like ESPN, can only be streamed on a single device.
Sling Blue-exclusive channels, like FS1, can be streamed on up to 3 devices at a time. Channels shared between both packages, like CNN, can be streamed on 4 devices at once (3 streams from Sling Blue, 1 from Sling Orange). Learn more here.
Sling TV DVR
Sling TV lets you store up to 10 hours of free content. If you want to store more shows, you’ll have to pay an extra $5/monthly fee to get access to 50 hours of cloud storage. Learn more here.
Sling TV On-Demand Library
You will get a good selection of recently-aired shows, past seasons and top movies from Sling TV, though your content will vary based on the package you choose and the channels included in your subscription. Learn more here.
Watch MLS on AT&T TV Now
AT&T TV Now is the new name for DirecTV Now. It offers a good package of channels and is a decent option for watching MLS without cable but lags behind some other internet TV services when it comes to features. It’s also quite pricey.
AT&T TV Now Pricing and Packages
AT&T TV Now offers a total of six different packages, as follows:
- Plus: 40+ channels / $65 per month. Includes HBO
- Max: 50+ channels / $80 per month. Includes HBO, Cinemax & HBO Max
- Entertainment: 65+ channels / $93 per month
- Choice: 85+ channels / $110 per month
- Xtra: 105+ channels / $124 per month
- Ultimate: 125+ channels / $135 per month
Those prices may seem quite high, but you can get all the channels you need to watch the MLS without cable with the cheapest, $65/month Plus package. Learn more about what comes in each package here.
| Entertainment The Essentials $69.99/ month | 75+ channels Unlimited streams at home Unlimited cloud DVR space | SIGN UP |
| Choice Must-Have Sports $89.99/ month | 105+ channels Unlimited streams at home Unlimited cloud DVR space Regional sports networks | SIGN UP |
| Ultimate Sports, News, Movies $104.99/ month | 140+ channels Unlimited streams at home Unlimited cloud DVR space Regional sports networks | SIGN UP |
| Premier Maximum TV $149.99/ month | 150+ channels All you can watch Regional sports networks HBO Max, Showtime and Starz Included | SIGN UP |
AT&T TV Now Channels
If you’re on a budget, we have good news. The cheapest Plus package includes both ESPN and ESPN2, as well as your local FOX affiliate, if available, and FS1. That means you’ll have every channel you’ll need to catch MLS games. Learn more here.
AT&T TV Now Supported Devices
Device support for AT&T TV Now is pretty good, with support for iOS and Android, web browsers, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Chromecast and Apple TV. There is no support for gaming consoles, though. Learn more here.
AT&T TV Now Simultaneous Streams
With AT&T TV Now, you can stream on 3 devices at once, which is better than a few other options on this list. Learn more here.
AT&T TV Now DVR
AT&T TV Now lets you store up to 500 hours of content. Your oldest recordings will expire after 90 days. Learn more here.
AT&T TV Now On-Demand Library
You can watch up to 40,000 on-demand titles with AT&T TV Now, according to the company. However, the total number of shows and movies you can watch depends on the package you choose, because each channel in your subscription provides its own content. Learn more here.
Watch MLS on YouTube TV
YouTube TV, introduced by Google in 2017, offers some of the best features in the entire internet TV industry, as well as a stellar channel package. Additionally, it has exclusive rights to Los Angeles FC games.
YouTube TV Pricing and Packages
Like Hulu With Live TV, YouTube TV offers only one channel package for $49.99/month. You’ll get a total of around 70+ channels for your money. Learn more here.
YouTube TV Channels
For your money, you’ll get all of the channels you need to watch MLS without cable, including ESPN, ESPN2, local FOX affiliates where available, and FS1.
You’ll also get exclusive coverage of Los Angeles FC games, so YouTube TV is definitely the best option if you’re a fan of that team. Beyond this, you get a total of around 70+ channels, covering most popular sports, entertainment, and news networks. Learn more here.
YouTube TV Supported Devices
Device support is also quite good. YouTube TV launched with support only for Chromecast, the Chrome web browser, and iOS and Android. However, the service now also supports Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, Xbox One, and a number of smart TVs from Sharp, LG, Hisense, VIZIO, and Samsung. Learn more here.
YouTube TV Simultaneous Streams
YouTube TV may have a good package of channels, but it really distinguishes itself from the competition when it comes to features. Let’s start with simultaneous streams. YouTube TV offers you 3 streams by default, which is better than most other internet TV services out there. Learn more here.
YouTube TV DVR
The real game-changer is the DVR. YouTube TV provides you with a 9-month unlimited cloud DVR. You can save as many shows as you want for up to 9 months, with no other restrictions. In addition, you can create up to 6 different user accounts, and each user gets their own DVR, where they can record as much content as they’d like.
YouTube TV On-Demand Library
You’ll find that YouTube TV has a fairly comprehensive lineup of on-demand content from the various channels included in your package. You can watch recently-aired episodes from most networks, as well as some previous seasons and movies. Learn more here.
Watch MLS on ESPN+
ESPN+ is ESPN’s attempt to get into the standalone streaming service game. It costs $4.99 per month, with no long-term commitments, and if you’re looking for out-of-market MLS games, it’s probably one of the best services for you.
ESPN+ Pricing and Packages
ESPN+ costs $4.99/month. For your money, you’ll get quite a bit of sports content, including tons of MLS games.
| ESPN+ Monthly Plan $5.99/ month | NHL and MLB games Exclusive distributor of UFC PPV events. ESPN+ Originals 3 simultaneous streams | SIGN UP |
| ESPN+ Annual Plan - 2 Months Free! $49.99/ Year | NHL and MLB games Exclusive distributor of UFC PPV events. ESPN+ Originals 3 simultaneous streams | SIGN UP |
This is because ESPN+ has exclusive rights to MLS LIVE, which was the old subscription service that the MLS provided for those who wanted to watch out-of-market games. You’ll be able to watch hundreds of out-of-market MLS games each MLS season. Learn more here.
ESPN+ Supported Devices
ESPN+ supports most major devices. You can watch it using the ESPN app for iOS, Android, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV and Chromecast, as well as on web browsers, the Xbox One, and the PlayStation 4. Learn more here.
ESPN+ Simultaneous Streams
ESPN+ allows you to stream on a total of up to 3 devices at once, so you can easily share your subscription with family members or housemates. Learn more here.
ESPN+ DVR
Currently, ESPN+ does not have any kind of DVR, but it does offer on-demand replays of most major sporting events that are aired live. Learn more here.
ESPN+ On-Demand Library
According to ESPN+, subscribers can watch replays of MLS games and hundreds original shows and films on the service, so it’s definitely worth a look if you’re a big MLS fan. Learn more here.
How to Watch MLS on Amazon Fire TV
You can watch MLS on Amazon Fire TV with one of these streaming services: fuboTV, Hulu With Live TV, Sling TV, AT&T TV Now, YouTube TV or ESPN+. Just download the app for the streaming service you want to use from the Amazon App Store, sign in, and enjoy all of the soccer action on your Amazon Fire TV.
How to Watch MLS on Roku
You can watch MLS on Roku with one of these streaming services: fuboTV, Hulu With Live TV, Sling TV, AT&T TV Now, YouTube TV or ESPN+. Head to the Roku Channel Store, grab the app for the service you’re using, then sign in to watch the MLS without cable on Roku.
How to Watch MLS on Apple TV
You can watch MLS on Apple TV with one of these streaming services: fuboTV, Hulu With Live TV, Sling TV, AT&T TV Now, YouTube TV or ESPN+. Sign up for one of these services, download the appropriate app from the App Store, sign in, and enjoy watching MLS teams like LAFC, FC Cincinnati, The Chicago Fire, and more on your Apple TV.
Eric Liston is a content writer based in Columbus, Ohio. Since 2015, he’s been writing about technology, cord-cutting, and helping everyday people save money. He also has expertise writing about medicine, dentistry, insurance, and a variety of other industries. No matter what he’s writing, his focus is always on simplifying complex concepts and making them approachable for everyone. When he’s not slamming away on his keyboard at his home office, you’ll find Eric reading sci-fi novels, improving his disc golf game (he just hit his first 400-foot drive) and playing video games on his gaming PC.
