Live sports, mapped properly
Find the game. Then the service
League logos and headline channel counts are not enough. These guides separate local stations, national networks, direct streaming services, mobile limits, and event-specific exceptions.
3 current viewing maps · reviewed 2026-08-08- 01NFL viewing map
How to watch the NFL without cable in 2026
There is no single nationwide NFL subscription that covers every game on every screen. Local Sunday games use CBS or FOX, Sunday night uses NBC, Monday night uses ESPN or ABC, Thursday night uses Prime Video, and special games can land on NFL Network, Netflix, or another named partner. Out-of-market Sunday afternoon games require Sunday Ticket. NFL+ carries live local and national games on phones and tablets, not a TV.
- 02UFC viewing map
How to watch UFC in 2026
Paramount+ is the U.S. home for UFC numbered events and Fight Nights in 2026. Select marquee fights can also appear on CBS. UFC Fight Pass still matters when an event lists early prelims there, but it is not a substitute for the Paramount+ main card. Open the exact event page because prelim and main-card access can differ.
- 03College football viewing map
How to watch college football without cable in 2026
College football is too fragmented for one universal service answer. The 2026 opening schedule already spans ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC and Peacock, ESPN networks, Big Ten Network, SEC Network, ACC Network, FS1, USA, ESPN+, FloSports, and event-specific outlets. Start with teams and games, not a generic channel count.