Soccer is one of the easiest sports to watch without cable in the US — almost every major league now streams. The challenge is that each league lives on a different service. Here's where to find the games you care about.
Rights change often. Leagues sign new deals every few years. Check each league's or team's website for the current broadcaster before you subscribe.
Premier League
In the US, Premier League matches are spread across NBC, USA Network and Peacock. A large share of matches stream on Peacock, while bigger games also air on NBC — free with an antenna.
- Cheapest route: Peacock + an antenna for NBC games
- Everything: add a live TV service that carries USA Network
MLS
Major League Soccer's games stream through Apple TV, with a selection also airing on broadcast and cable partners. Check MLS's website for how the league package is sold this season.
Champions League and European competitions
UEFA Champions League, Europa League and Conference League matches are available in the US through Paramount+, with select matches on CBS (free with an antenna).
Spain, Germany, Italy and France
- LaLiga (Spain): on ESPN networks and ESPN's streaming service
- Bundesliga (Germany): on ESPN's streaming service and ESPN networks
- Serie A (Italy): on Paramount+ and CBS Sports networks
- Ligue 1 (France): check the current US broadcaster — rights have moved in recent seasons
Liga MX
Mexico's top league is split across several Spanish-language networks and streaming services, including Univision/TUDN and ViX, Telemundo and Peacock for some clubs, and FOX for others. Check your club's broadcaster.
US national teams and the World Cup
US Men's and Women's national team games air on a mix of broadcast and cable partners, often FOX, FS1 or TNT, and Spanish-language networks. Many big matches are free with an antenna.
Build your plan
- List your leagues. Most fans follow one or two.
- Start with the free part: an antenna for NBC, CBS, FOX and Univision/Telemundo games.
- Add one service per league — Peacock for the Premier League, Paramount+ for the Champions League, and so on.
- Rotate by season. The European season runs August to May; MLS runs spring to fall. Our guide to rotating streaming subscriptions shows how to only pay when your league is playing.
For the free part of the plan, see every free way to watch TV.
Early kickoffs, better streams
Many European matches kick off early in the morning in the US. Tips:
- Use the service's replay or DVR features when you can't watch live.
- Turn off score notifications on your phone to avoid spoilers.
- A modern streaming device helps apps load quickly — see Roku vs Fire TV vs Google TV.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch the Premier League in the US?
On NBC, USA Network and Peacock. Many matches stream exclusively on Peacock, and NBC games are free with an antenna.
Where do MLS games stream?
MLS matches stream through Apple TV, with some games on broadcast and cable partners. Check the league's website for this season's details.
How do I watch the Champions League without cable?
Paramount+ streams the Champions League in the US, and select matches air on CBS, which you can watch free with an antenna.
What's the cheapest way to watch soccer?
Use an antenna for broadcast games, then subscribe only to the one service that carries your main league, during its season.
