Where to Watch Every Major US Sports League in 2026: A One-Page Guide
By TheTVApp Editorial Team · Published and updated October 31, 2026
Sports rights moved a lot in the last two years, so many “where to watch” pages are out of date. This one-page guide pulls together the main official US homes for the big leagues in 2026, with a link to our detailed guide for each. TheTVApp (this website) is an independent guide. It does not host or stream video and is not the official TheTVApp service.
The 2026 US viewing table
| League | Main official US homes in 2026 | Detailed guide |
|---|---|---|
| NBA | ABC and ESPN, NBC and Peacock, Amazon Prime Video, with NBA TV and League Pass | NBA guide |
| NFL | CBS, FOX, NBC and Peacock, ESPN and ABC, Prime Video, with Netflix on Christmas Day | NFL guide |
| MLB | NBC and Peacock, Netflix events, ESPN, FOX and FS1, TBS, Apple TV | MLB guide |
| NHL | ESPN and ABC, TNT Sports, with local rights by team | NHL guide |
| UFC | Paramount+, with select events on CBS | UFC guide |
| Boxing | Paramount+ (Zuffa Boxing), DAZN and Netflix events | Boxing guide |
| WWE | Netflix (Raw), USA Network (SmackDown), The CW (NXT), ESPN (premium events, reported) | WWE guide |
| Formula 1 | Apple TV | F1 guide |
| Premier League | NBC, USA Network and Peacock | Premier League guide |
| LaLiga | ESPN+, with some matches on ABC and ESPN | LaLiga guide |
| MLS | Apple TV, with select matches on FOX and FS1 | MLS guide |
| College football | FOX, CBS, NBC and ESPN family for the Big Ten and SEC | College football guide |
| March Madness | CBS, TBS, TNT and truTV | March Madness guide |
| WNBA | ESPN and ABC, CBS, NBC and Peacock, USA Network, Prime Video, ION | WNBA guide |
| UFL | ABC, ESPN, FOX and FS1 | UFL guide |
These details come from published reports and league announcements, and they can change. Always confirm a specific game on the league’s own schedule.
Detailed guides
- NBA
- NFL
- MLB
- NHL
- UFC and MMA
- Boxing
- WWE
- Formula 1
- Premier League
- LaLiga
- MLS
- College football
- March Madness
- WNBA
- UFL
Three patterns worth knowing
- Streaming-first partners: Apple TV for Formula 1 and MLS, Paramount+ for UFC, and Netflix for WWE Raw and special events.
- Broadcast networks still matter: ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC games are free with an antenna in many areas.
- Local rights are separate: NHL, MLB and NBA local games depend on your team and area.
How to read this table
Each row shows the partners that officially show a league in the US in 2026, based on published reports and league announcements. “Main official homes” means the services that carry national games, not every local or regional game. Some leagues, such as the NBA, NHL and MLB, also have local rights that depend on your team and where you live.
What changed in the last two years
- Streaming services now carry more live events: Netflix, Apple TV, Paramount+ and Prime Video all have league deals.
- Several leagues now use more than one national partner, so fans need more than one app to follow a season.
- Some deals changed home between seasons, which is why older guides name outdated services.
- Broadcast networks still carry many marquee games that are free with an antenna.
How often we update this guide
Rights deals change, so we revisit the table whenever a league, broadcaster or service announces a change, and we update the date at the top of the post.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why are there so many different services?
Leagues sell their games in packages to several partners so they can reach more viewers and earn more, which splits games across services.
Which league is simplest to follow?
Formula 1 and UFC each have one main US home in 2026, which makes them the simplest to find.
Can I watch every game with one subscription?
Not for most leagues. A mix of an antenna and one or two streaming plans covers most fans’ needs.
How to Use This Table
Start with the league you follow, then look at the main official partners listed in its row. Many leagues use more than one partner, so a single service rarely carries every game. Some games are also shown on local or regional channels, which depends on your team and where you live.
How to Confirm a Game Before You Watch
- Open the league’s own schedule page and find the game.
- Look at the broadcaster listed for that specific game and date.
- Check that you have access to that channel or service in your area.
- Look for blackout or regional notes if the game is local.
- Check again on game day, because schedules and start times can change.