You now know how to get your local stations but what about the national networks such as ESPN? The good news is with Sling TV, PlayStation Vue, and DIRECTV NOW you can get access to a ton of the national networks.
First let’s find out if these services support the devices you own:
| Streaming Player | Sling | PS Vue | DIRECTV NOW |
| Roku | X | X | |
| Fire TV | X | X | X |
| Apple TV | X | X | X |
| Chromecast | X | X | |
| iOS | X | X | X |
| Android | X | X | X |
| Android TV | X | X |
Now let’s take a look at what services have which channels:
| Channels | Sling | PS Vue | DIRECTV NOW |
| ESPN | X | X | X |
| ESPN2 | X | X | X |
| ESPN U | X | X | X |
| ESPN Goal Line | X | X | |
| SEC Network | X | X | X |
| Big Ten | X | X | |
| FS1 | X | X | X |
| FS2 | X | X | X |
| Campus Insider | X | ||
| Pac -12 Networks | X |
*Note: Both Sling TV, DIRECTV NOW, and PlayStation Vue offer local channels in select markets. Please refer to their website to see if they offer local channels where you live.
Streaming App Logins
Sling TV, DIRECTV NOW, and PlayStation Vue logins work with WatchESPN. Sling TV promises their login will soon work with Fox Sports GO, and the PlayStation Vue login already works with Fox Sports GO and BTN 2 GO.
You can watch NBC college football games on the NBC Sports app without a login.
Not sure if you should pick Sling TV, PlayStation Vue, or DIRECTV NOW? They both offer a free trail so don’t be why not give them both a try.
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