CBS Sports is a 24/7 accessible channel where you can find sports content from CBS Sports Network, Paramount+, CBS, etc. This guide shows the procedure for adding CBS Sports from the Roku Channel Store and activating it with TV provider or Paramount+ credentials.
Is CBS Sports Free on Roku?
Yes. CBS Sports is free to download on Roku. However, to stream live content, you must have a cable or satellite TV provider or Paramount+ subscription. Some of the supported providers are Cox, DirecTV, Dish, Optimum, Spectrum, Verizon, Xfinity, etc. The prices of these providers will differ based on the plan you subscribe to. The Paramount+ subscription starts from $7.99/month after a 7-day free trial (only for new subscribers). Visit this website to sign up for Paramount+.
What’s on CBS Sports?
- Watch live events from the NFL, SEC, Big Ten Football, UEFA Champions League, PGA Championship, PGA Tour, PGA Championship, etc.
- It provides breaking news, video highlights, and scores from your favorite teams.
- Stream daily fantasy shows such as Fantasy Football Today and Fantasy Baseball Today.
- It also contains various on-demand content, which you can watch anytime you want.
- Watch the 24/7 free soccer channel, CBS Sports Golaza Network, at no additional cost.
How to Add CBS Sports on Roku from the Channel Store
1. Ensure your Roku TV is turned on and connect it to an internet connection.
2. Then, go to its home page by pressing the Home key on the Roku remote.
3. Scroll down the menu and select the Streaming Channels option.
4. After that, hit the Search Channels option.
5. Search for CBS Sports using the on-screen keys and select it from the search results.
6. Click on Add channel to add CBS Sports from the channel store.
7. Once the channel is added, select the OK button from the prompt.
8. Next, click on Go to Channel to launch CBS Sports.
How to Activate CBS Sports on Roku
1. Once you launch it, click on the Sign In option and make a note of the code that appears on the screen.
2. Open a web browser on your smartphone or PC.
3. Visit the CBS Sport for Roku TV activation site (cbssports.com/roku) and enter the Activation Code.
4. Click on the Next option.
5. Select and log in with your cable TV provider account by entering the necessary details.
6. You have successfully activated the CBS Sports channel on Roku.
Now, you can go back to the CBS Sports channel and watch your favorite sports events.
Alternative Methods to Watch CBS Sports on Roku
With the following streaming service, you can watch the CBS Sports channel without cable.
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream is one of the most used subscription-based streaming services. Its plan includes 75+ other live TV channels and unlimited cloud DVR storage. Even though the subscription cost is a bit higher in this streaming service, you can watch your desired sports matches without any hindrance. Moreover, you can watch DirecTV Stream on 20 devices simultaneously.
There are four subscriptions available on DirecTV Stream. To watch the CBS Sports channel, you should subscribe to the DirecTV Ultimate ($129.99/month) or Premier ($169.99/month) plan. It is not available on the other two subscription plans.
fuboTV
Similar to DirecTV Stream, the CBS Sports channel is only available on two subscription plans of fuboTV. Moreover, there is no requirement to connect the cable to watch the programs. When it comes to cable-less streaming, fuboTV stands in the first place. It contains 200+ channels, and you can watch them anytime you want.
fuboTV consists of four subscription plans. Among these subscription plans, you can get the CBS Sports channel on the fuboTV Pro ($79.99/month) or Elite with Sports Plus plan ($99.99/month). If you are a new user, you can sign up for a free trial to watch sporting events at no extra cost.
Hulu
Hulu is one of the affordable streaming services that contains 85+ top channels along with the CBS Sports channel. It includes news, live sports events, and most popular movies and shows. You can also watch your favorite CBS Sports events on Hulu using its free trial period. Also, the availability of unlimited DVR Storage allows you to record all your favorite shows and watch them offline.
This streaming service consists of two categories, Hulu and Hulu with Live TV. Each category has its subscription cost. Among these premium plans, you have to subscribe to Hulu + Live TV to stream your favorite CBS Sports. Moreover, the subscription costs range from Hulu + Live TV With Ads ($82.99/month), Hulu + Live TV Without Ads ($95.99/month), etc.
Besides the services mentioned above, there are other ways to watch CBS Sports. You can directly install the Paramount Plus app on Roku, run the app, and tune in to CBS Sports. Alternatively, if you have a Prime membership, you can purchase Paramount+ as an add-on and then stream its content using the Prime Video app on Roku.