No matter how long you look, you can’t find the Sportsnet app on your Roku device. Sportsnet is supported on multiple streaming devices, even gaming consoles, but not Roku streaming devices or Roku TV. However, there are some alternative ways to watch Sportsnet on Roku. You can watch via cable TV or use the screen mirror the app on Roku from your smartphone or PC. Scroll down to learn more.
Note: If you are residing outside Canada, you need to use a VPN on your Sportsnet streaming device.
What you need to stream Sportsnet
Sportsnet is a Canadian English channel that lets you stream the highlights and news for free with the Sportsnet app. If you want to stream the live events, you need either a cable TV provider subscription listed on the Sportsnet website or a Sportsnet Plus subscription. There are two Sportsnet Plus subscriptions.
- Standard – $19.99 monthly or $179.99 annually
- Premium – $34.99 monthly or $249.99 annually
Note: You can only access Sportsnet+ Standard with your cable TV subscription.
So, if you have a cable TV subscription, stream the Sportsnet on your Roku TV. If you don’t have a cable TV subscription, get a Sportsnet Plus subscription and follow the next method to watch live sports on Roku.
Screen Mirror
Get the Sportsnet Plus subscription to log in. Enable Screen Mirroring on Roku for Android & Windows. Meanwhile, turn on AirPlay on Roku for Apple devices. After that, you would need to connect your Roku device to a WiFi network, the same as your screen mirroring device.
Android Phone
- First, you need to download the app from the Play Store.
- Open the app and sign in.
- Play any live event on the app.
- Go to the Notification panel and hit on the Cast icon.
- Choose your Roku device from the list.
- Once done, you will see the content playing on TV.
iPhone
- Install the app from the App Store.
- Launch the app and log in.
- Begin the live event video on the app.
- Open the Control Center and choose the Screen Mirroring option.
- Select Roku and enter the AirPlay code if needed.
- After the device is paired, you will see the chosen video mirrored on Roku.
If you want to screen mirror the live shows from your PC, visit the Sportsnet official website from your PC web browser (Chrome or Safari), then follow the screen mirroring steps. Sign in to Sportsnet+ on the website, choose the content to watch, and follow the steps below based on your device.
Windows
- Press the Windows + K keys on your Windows PC.
- Choose Roku from the Connect Window.
- You can see the content streamed on Roku confirming the successful pairing.
Mac
- Head to Control Center and click on Screen Mirroring.
- Pick your Roku device from the scanned list and input the AirPlay code if required.
- If paired, watch the content on both your Mac and Roku.
