In recent years, sports broadcasting has undergone significant changes, particularly in the United States. Major leagues such as the NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB have been shattering viewership records, largely due to the surge in live sports streaming on digital platforms.
Traditional broadcasters like ESPN, however, continue to dominate, hosting a myriad of high-profile events in sports such as football, basketball, baseball, soccer, hockey, tennis, golf, motorsport, MMA, and college sports. ESPN Plus, its streaming service, along with all of ESPN’s cable channels, are available via digital live TV subscriptions.
Samsung Smart TV or Galaxy device owners might be familiar with TV Plus, Samsung’s free AVOD platform. It offers over 200 live channels in the United States, including sports programming. This has led many to wonder if favorite sports events, particularly ESPN, are available on Samsung TV Plus.
What Channel is ESPN on Samsung TV Plus?
We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but sadly, you won’t find ESPN on Samsung TV Plus. It makes sense, considering ESPN is a premium sports network, whereas TV Plus is an ad-supported platform. However, you can still satisfy your sports cravings on TV Plus with channels like:
- CBS Sports HQ (1152)
- beIN Sports XTRA (1157)
- fubo Sports Network (1158)
- Stadium (1159)
- Pac-12 Insider (1161)
- ACC Digital Network (1162)
- IMPACT Wrestling (1164)
- MSG SportsZone (1166)
- MotorTrend Fast TV (1192)
While major events might be missing, TV Plus covers highlights, news, and analysis.
Steps to Access Samsung TV Plus
Samsung Smart TVs from 2016 onwards generally include TV Plus, accessible via the Home or Smart Hub screen, provided the TV has internet access. Samsung Galaxy device users (Android 8.0 or above) can download the Samsung TV Plus app from the Galaxy Store/Play Store for live and on-demand streaming, without needing to sign in. The service also supports casting to Chromecast-enabled devices. For those without Samsung devices, TV Plus is accessible via the web at samsungtvplus.com in the US.
Other Ways to Watch ESPN on Samsung TV
If you have ESPN through a cable or satellite TV contract, you can access it on your Samsung Smart TV by downloading the ESPN app and signing in with your provider credentials. This gives access to live channels, on-demand replays, and other content.
For those without a cable subscription, options like DIRECTV STREAM, FuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV offer ESPN and other sports channels. Sling Orange is an economical choice for ESPN and ESPN2. Subscribers can also use these services to log into the ESPN app. Additionally, ESPN+ in the ESPN app offers exclusive content and simulcasts, though it does not include live channel streams.
Final Words
While ESPN is not currently available on Samsung TV Plus, there are numerous alternatives to explore for sports content. Whether through TV Plus’s other channels or different streaming services, options are plentiful for enjoying ESPN’s live sports programming on your Samsung TV.
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