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Looking to watch a live stream of the 2017 RBC Canadian Open? There are a couple of different options, even if you don’t have a cable subscription.
On Thursday and Friday, coverage in the United States will be on the Golf Channel starting at 3 p.m. ET. On Saturday and Sunday, coverage will start on the Golf Channel at 1 p.m. ET and move to CBS at 3 p.m. ET.
For the CBS portions, as well as some morning coverage on Thursday and Friday, PGA Tour Live will provide a free stream. For cord cutters who are looking to completely replace cable–or have already gotten rid of it–the Golf Channel coverage can be watched via an over-the-top streaming service, which provides access to an entire package of channels for a monthly fee.
And with the steady rise of these services, cable-cutters have plenty of different options to choose from: Fubo TV is the cheapest current option, while Sling TV is the cheapest long-term option, and DirecTV Now and PlayStation Vue also offer different pros and cons.
Here’s a rundown of what these live streaming services provide, and how to sign up to start watching the 2017 RBC Canadian Open:
Summer Sale: Fubo TV
While Fubo TV is usually $35 per month, it is currently offering a deal that allows users to sign up for $19.99 per month for two months. You can sign up for the deal anytime before July 31.
Not only does that make it the cheapest option for watching the RBC Canadian Open, but the growing service also has an improving DVR and offers a mostly sports-based channel lineup. It’s biggest drawback is that it’s still missing ESPN, but it does offer NBA TV, NBC (live in select markets), CBS (live in select markets), NBC Sports Network, Fox Sports 1 and 2, Big Ten Network, Fox Soccer Plus, all 10 of the beIN Sports networks, Football Report TV and the Olympic Channel in addition to the Golf Channel.
Here’s the rundown of Fubo TV’s bundle:
Total Channels Included: 62 (You can find the complete channel list here)
Price: $19.99 per month for first two months if you sign up before July 31; $34.99 per month after that
Extras: Watch on two different devices at once; 10 DVR spots for free; can sign in with Fubo TV credentials on NBC Sports Live or OlympicChannel.com
Free Trial: 7 days
How to Sign Up & Watch:
1. Click here to sign up and launch your free trial. You’ll need to enter your credit card information when signing up, but if you cancel your subscription before the trial ends, you won’t be charged.
2. If you’re on a computer, you can start watching TV right away in your Internet browser without having to download a desktop app. If you’re on a mobile device, download the Fubo app.
Click here to download the app in the iTunes App Store
Click here to download the app in the Google Play Store
Full list of compatible devices can be found here
Cheapest Long-Term Option: Sling TV
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Fubo TV’s current deal may make it the cheapest option for the next couple of months, but if you plan on using a streaming service beyond that, and if price is your No. 1 concern, Sling TV is the way to go. The “Sling Blue” package is $25 per month, while the Golf Channel is part of the “Sports Extra” add-on (Golf Channel isn’t part of the “Sports Extra” add-on with “Sling Orange.” Only “Sling Blue”) for another $10 per month.
At $35 per month, that’s the same as Fubo TV’s normal price, but Sling TV provides more customization and a more popular channel lineup.
Here’s a rundown of “Sling Blue” plus the “Sports Extra” add-on:
Total Channels Included: 45-plus, depending on local channels available. You can find the complete channel list right here
Price: $35 per month
Extras: Watch on three devices at once; 50 hours of cloud DVR is $5 per month extra (restrictions with certain channels)
Free Trial: 7 days
How to Sign Up & Watch:
1. Click here to go to the Sling TV website
2. Click on “Watch Now 7 Days Free” and then create an account
3. Select the channel package you want. “Sling Blue” plus the “Sports Extra” add-on gets you Golf Channel
4. Enter your payment information. The “Sling Blue” package is $25 per month, and the “Sports Extra” add-on is $10 per month. If you cancel your subscription within seven days of signing up, you will not be charged
5. Download the Sling app on your computer or mobile device and begin watching TV. If you’re interested in watching Sling TV on a mobile or streaming device, you can do so via their app, which is free to download. You can click here for a full list of compatible devices
Most Channels + Roku Deal: DirecTV Now
DirecTV Now’s cheapest bundle that the Golf Channel is “Go Big”, which comes in at $60 per month. That’s a bit steep, but if you’re willing to pay a little extra, there are some advantages.
First, you’re getting a channel package that is likely similar to what you were getting with cable, as “Go Big” provides access to more than 100 total channels, and second, they are offering a Roku Premiere Streaming Media Player ($69.95 value) if you prepay two months.
Here’s a complete rundown of DirecTV Now’s “Go Big” bundle:
Total Channels Included: 100-plus, depending on local channels available. You can find the complete channel list right here
Price: $60 per month
Extras: Watch on two different devices at the same time; No DVR; free Roku Premiere Streaming Media Player if you prepay two months
Free Trial: 7 days
How to Sign Up & Watch:
1. Click here to go to the DirecTV Now website
2. Click on “Start your free trial now” and then create an account
3. Select the channel package you want. “Go Big” and “Gotta Have It” both include the Golf Channel. You can add the Roku on the next step if you want
4. Enter your payment information. The “Go Big” package costs $60 per month, while “Gotta Have It” is $70 per month. If you cancel your subscription within seven days of signing up, you will not be charged
5. Return to the DirecTV Now website to start watching on your desktop. You can also watch via the DirecTV Now, which is available via a handful of different mobile or streaming devices. You can click here for the complete list of compatible devices
Most Streams At Once: PlayStation Vue
PlayStation Vue is somewhere in the middle on the price vs. quantity of channels spectrum, as its cheapest package with the Golf Channel is more expensive than Sling TV and Fubo TV ($44.99 per month), but it doesn’t have as many channels as DirecTV Now.
Still, it does have some compelling advantages, as DVR is included and users can watch on five separate devices at once.
Here’s a look at the “Core” bundle:
Total Channels Included: 60-plus, depending on local channels available. You can find the complete channel list here
Price: $44.99
Extras: Watch on five different devices at once; cloud DVR (restrictions with certain channels)
Free Trial: 5 days
How to Sign Up & Watch:
1. Click here to go to the PlayStation Vue website
2. Click on “Start Free Trial” and then create an account
3. Select the channel package you want. There are four different options. “Core,” “Elite” and “Ultra” include the Golf Channel
4. Enter your payment information. “Core” is $44.99 per month, while “Elite” is $54.99 per month and “Ultra” is $74.99 per month. If you cancel your subscription within five days of signing up, you will not be charged
5. Return to the PlayStation Vue website to start watching on your desktop. You can also watch via the PlayStation Vue app, which is available via a handful of different mobile or streaming devices. You can click here for the complete list of compatible devices