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Looking to watch a live stream of the 2017 Swimming World Championships from Budapest? There are a couple of different options, even if you don’t have a cable subscription.
In the United States, coverage will be broadcast daily (Sunday, July 23 through Sunday, July 30) on the Olympic Channel and NBC Sports Network. You can click here for the complete television schedule.
While NBC Sports Live and OlympicChannel.com will provide live streams if you sign in to a TV provider, cord cutters who are looking to completely replace cable–or have already gotten rid of it–can watch NBC Sports Network and the Olympic Channel 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 way to get both channels, while 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 Swimming Worlds:
Cheapest Option: Fubo TV
Not only is Fubo TV normally the cheapest streaming service that includes both NBC Sports Network and the Olympic Channel at $35 per month, but 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.
In addition to the low price point, 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), Fox Sports 1 and 2, Golf Channel, Big Ten Network, Fox Soccer Plus, all 10 of the beIN Sports networks, Football Report TV and Eleven Sports in addition to NBCSN and the Olympic 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
Most Channels + Roku Offer: DirecTV Now
DirecTV Now’s cheapest package with NBC Sports Network and the Olympic Channel, “Go Big,” comes in at $60 per month. That’ steep, but if you’re willing to pay a little extra, there are some nice features.
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.
The biggest drawback is the lack of a DVR, but if you’re not concerned about that, there’s a lot to like here.
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; can sign in with DirecTV Now credentials on NBC Sports Live
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. Every bundle includes NBC Sports Network, while “Go Big” and “Gotta Have It” have the Olympic Channel. You can add the Roku on the next step if you want
4. Enter your payment information. The “Live a Little” package is the cheapest at $35 per month, “Just Right” is $50 per month, “Go Big” is $60 per month, and “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. Its cheapest package with NBC Sports Network and the Olympic Channel is “Core,” which is more expensive than Fubo TV but doesn’t have as many channels as DirecTV Now.
Still, it does have some compelling features and advantages, such as included DVR and the ability for users to 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); can sign in with PlayStation Vue credentials on NBC Sports Live and OlympicChannel.com
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, all of which include NBC Sports Network. “Core,” “Elite” and “Ultra” include the Olympic 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
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