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Tom's Guide
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
Sick of cable? This is the one live TV streaming service I'd use to cut the cord
I cut the cord years ago. But this year, I finally tested all of the best live TV streaming services for Tom's Guide, so I could definitively say which one was the best, and possibly even ditch my current service: YouTube TV. I've been a loyal YouTube TV customer for close to five years now. It's been far superior to cable, but I will admit, I wasn't sure it was better than the other live TV services. It's tough to change, though, so I wasn't in a rush to leave. But I had to test and review all six of the current live TV streaming services, and if I found a better option, I was going to leave YouTube TV. As I started reviewing all six services, I pretty quickly eliminated three of them. DirecTV has a ton of channels, but its pricing veers close to cable territory, and I didn't love the user interface. Philo simply lacks enough channels to be worth it, even at just $28 a month. Fubo offers a ton of channels, but it misses out on a lot of the most popular ones and it has hidden fees thanks to regional sports networks (RSNs). So that left me with three options: Sling TV, which has been our top live TV streaming service for a while, Hulu with Live TV, and, of course, YouTube TV. Each had things going for them. Sling TV costs just $45.99 a month for its base plan and even its most expensive plan tops out at just $65.99. That's significantly less than YouTube TV and Hulu with Live TV, which both cost $82.99. Hulu with Live TV makes that higher price point easier to swallow, though, because it includes the streaming services Hulu, Disney Plus and ESPN Plus (all with ads) in your subscription for free. That's a $16.99 bundle normally, so we're talking about serious value. Of course, YouTube TV is no slouch. Its user interface is clean and easy to use, and it offers features like multiview and catching up with key plays. If you're a football fan, it'll even give you a discount on NFL Sunday Ticket and integrate it into your YouTube TV app. Ultimately, I'm sticking with YouTube TV and it's still the live TV streaming service I'd recommend to most people. But it was very close. YouTube TV is the live TV streaming service I recommend for most people. It features most of the popular channels you want, has a great user interface that's easy to use, and includes features like unlimited cloud DVR, three simultaneous streams, multiview, catching up with key plays and more. It's not perfect, but it's still the live TV streaming service to beat. Try it now for 21 days! Sling TV's big problem is that, while it's a great budget live TV streaming service, it can't fully replicate what you get from the full-flavored live TV services. Missing out on local channels (you can't get CBS in any market) was essentially a dealbreaker, and it didn't help that you don't get quite a few popular channels even in its highest tier plan. The lack of unlimited cloud DVR wasn't great either, but at least that's fixable by paying $5 extra a month. Hulu with Live TV is better than Sling. It has the popular channels I want (save AMC), includes unlimited cloud DVR and gives you the Disney Bundle, a value that is no joke. But it's limited to just two streams, and the user interface is not conducive to live TV viewing, even though for streaming on-demand content, it's perfectly fine. In the end, I still found YouTube TV to be the best overall live TV experience. It's not perfect — it's not as good a value as Hulu with Live TV, and it misses out on a few popular channels. But overall, it gives you all the features you'd expect from a live TV service and more and it's enjoyable to use. In the end, that's what matters the most to me, and that's why YouTube TV remains my pick for the one live TV streaming service I'd use to cut the cord. Malcolm has been with Tom's Guide since 2022, and has been covering the latest in streaming shows and movies since 2023. He's not one to shy away from a hot take, including that "John Wick" is one of the four greatest films ever made. Here's what he's been watching lately:
Business Insider
20 hours ago
- Sport
- Business Insider
Where to watch UFC 316: Live stream the Dvalishvili vs. O'Malley rematch
It's a bantamweight rematch for the ages at tonight's Newark Prudential Center UFC event. We've compiled everything you need to know about where to watch UFC 316, including a tentative schedule and a look at the fight card. Sean O'Malley of the United States is looking to earn back his bantamweight championship title after losing it to Merab Dvalishvili of Georgia in September 2024. O'Malley, who held the title for a little over a year, has an impressive 18-2-0 record, while Merab Dvalishvili has gone 19-4-0. Dvalishvili won the belt (by unanimous decision) at UFC 306 and has successfully passed through his first title defense against Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC 311 in January. Whether he can keep his momentum going is up to O'Malley. O'Malley and Dvalishvili aren't the only exciting fights on the UFC 316 fight card. The women's bantamweight title is also on the line as Julianna Peña looks to defend her belt from Kayla Harrison in the evening's co-main event. If you're a UFC fan in the US, you probably know the drill by now: you'll need an ESPN Plus subscription and a pay-per-view (PPV) event purchase to watch the main card. This is the only way to catch the event, even if you have cable. Fortunately, there's a limited-time ESPN Plus deal going right now that can help you save. We'll break down everything you need to know below. Where to watch UFC 316 in the US ESPN Plus is the only way to watch UFC main events in the US. You can't purchase the fight through your cable provider, so you'll need a subscription no matter what. ESPN Plus alone will allow you to watch the prelims, but you'll need to purchase the main card as a PPV event to watch Dvalishvili vs. O'Malley and the other main fights. ESPN Plus costs $11.99/month, and all UFC PPV events cost $79.99. Right now, ESPN Plus is running a limited-time promo that will knock over 50% off the cost of your first three months of monthly service. That means you can get your first three months for just $5.99/month each. Just keep in mind that you'll still need to pay the full PPV price. If you're looking for even more savings and plan to hold onto ESPN Plus for the long run, try the UFC PPV bundle. The evergreen deal combines an annual subscription to ESPN Plus (normally $119.99/year) and the next PPV event (normally $79.99) for $134.98. That's $65 less than it would normally cost to pay for the two services separately — over 30% in savings. As with the monthly subscriptions, it's important to remember that you'll always need to pay for future PPV events. How to watch UFC 316 everywhere else UFC is available around the world, so you should consult your local TV guide and listings to see if you can tune in from where you live. In the UK, Discovery Plus hosts UFC events through its Premium tier, which costs £30.99/month. Since the events are usually on so late, the option doesn't typically require a PPV fee (although sometimes this is the case). If you find yourself traveling through a region where you can't access your usual watch options, it might be time to try out a VPN (virtual private network). VPNs are tech tools that let people change their device's virtual location. This way, their favorite websites and apps work from anywhere. VPNs are also a quick and easy way to improve cybersecurity by protecting your IP address. ExpressVPN is our top recommendation when it comes to the best VPN deals. It's a user-friendly service with a massive selection of servers and security assets, which you can learn more about in our ExpressVPN review. Use a VPN to watch these events & shows free: All the items below have a free streaming option that can be unlocked from anywhere with a VPN. Set it to the corresponding country, and you're all set. French Open - various MotoGP - various Love Island - various The Traitors - various Walking Dead: Dead City - New Zealand Poker Face - New Zealand How to watch UFC 316 with a VPN Sign up for a VPN if you don't already have one. Install it on the device you're using to watch. Turn it on and set it to the location of your streaming service, like ESPN Plus (US) or Discovery Plus (UK). Subscribe and pay the subscription and/or PPV fee. Enjoy UFC online. UFC 316 main fight card Merab Dvalishvili vs. Sean O'Malley (bantamweight title fight) Julianna Peña vs. Kayla Harrison (women's bantamweight title fight) Kelvin Gastelum vs. Joe Pyfer (middleweight bout) Mario Bautista vs. Patchy Mix (bantamweight bout) Vicente Luque vs. Kevin Holland (welterweight bout) Note: The use of VPNs is illegal in certain countries and using VPNs to access region-locked streaming content might constitute a breach of the terms of use for certain services. Business Insider does not endorse or condone the illegal use of VPNs.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Charles Schwab Challenge 2025: TV Schedule Today, How to Watch, Stream All the PGA Tour Golf From Anywhere
If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission. Pricing and availability subject to change. In-form Texan Scottie Scheffler will look to build on his PGA Championship victory with another win on familiar ground, as a stacked field heads to the Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth for this weekend's Charles Schwab Challenge. Keep reading to find out the best live TV streaming services you can use to watch each day of the tournament live wherever you are in the world, and how to use a VPN if they're not available where you are. Advertisement A mainstay of the Tour since 1946, the Charles Schwab Challenge offers a hefty $9.5 million purse, with this weekend's winner set to take home a cool $1.71 million. Davis Riley returns as the defending champion, having shot a final-round 70 to finish at 14 under par and claim his first individual PGA Tour title at last year's event. Meanwhile, Jordan Spieth and Daniel Berger are among the bookmakers' favorites to challenge Scheffler in this year's tournament. Davis Riley won his first solo PGA Tour title at last year's Charles Schwab Challenge. What is the US TV schedule for the Charles Schwab Challenge 2025? Linear TV coverage of the Charles Schwab Challenge in the US is on The Golf Channel and NBC. Advertisement That means you'll also be able to livestream both networks' feeds via NBC's online service Peacock. For more comprehensive coverage, streaming service ESPN Plus offers extended PGA Tour Live access, offering marquee groups, featured groups, featured holes and the main action feeds. Here's the full TV schedule (all times ET): Thursday and Friday Golf Channel: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. ESPN Plus: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday Golf Channel, Peacock: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. NBC, Peacock: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. ESPN Plus: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday Golf Channel, Peacock: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. NBC, Peacock: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. ESPN Plus: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. How to watch the Charles Schwab Challenge 2025 online from anywhere using a VPN If you're traveling abroad and want to watch this tournament, a VPN can enhance your privacy and security while streaming. By encrypting your internet traffic, a VPN prevents your provider from throttling your connection and adds protection when using public Wi-Fi, keeping your devices and login credentials secure. Advertisement VPNs are legal in many countries, including the US and Canada, and are commonly used for online privacy and security. However, some streaming platforms may restrict VPN usage for accessing region-specific content. Before using one, review the platform's terms of service to ensure compliance. If you choose to use a VPN, follow the provider's setup instructions carefully to maintain a secure connection. Be aware that some streaming services may detect and block VPN traffic, so confirming whether your subscription permits VPN use is advisable. ExpressVPN ExpressVPN is our current best VPN pick for people who want a reliable and safe VPN, and it works on a variety of devices. It's normally $13 a month, but if you sign up for an annual subscription for $100 you'll get three months free and save 49%. That's the equivalent of $6.67 a month. Advertisement Note that ExpressVPN offers a 30-day money-back guarantee. See at ExpressVPN Looking for other options? Be sure to check out some of the other great VPN deals taking place right now. Livestream the Charles Schwab Challenge 2025 in the US Linear TV coverage in the US is on The Golf Channel and NBC, while streaming service Peacock also boasts NBC's coverage of the entire tournament. For more comprehensive coverage, PGA Tour Live streaming coverage takes place Thursday through to Sunday on ESPN Plus, offering main action feeds, marquee groups, featured groups and featured hole coverage. ESPN Plus ESPN's standalone streaming service costs $12 a month or $120 for an annual subscription. Read our ESPN Plus review. Advertisement See at ESPN Peacock Peacock offers two Premium plans, and after the recent price increases, the ad-supported Premium plan costs $8 a month and the ad-free Premium Plus plan is $14 a month. See at Peacock Four of the major live TV streaming services offer the Golf Channel. YouTube TV YouTube TV costs $83 a month and includes the Golf Channel. See at YouTube TV Hulu with Live TV Hulu with Live TV costs $83 a month and includes the Golf Channel. Click the "View channels in your area" link on its welcome page to see which local channels are offered in your ZIP code. See at Hulu with Live TV Fubo Fubo's Essential plan now costs $85 a month and includes the Golf Channel. Click here to see which local channels you get. Advertisement See at Fubo DirecTV Stream DirecTV Stream's new MySports package is priced at $85 a month and includes the Golf Channel alongside an ESPN Plus subscription. See at DirecTV Stream Livestream the Charles Schwab Challenge 2025 in the UK Golf fans in the UK can watch the tournament live on Sky Sports. The tournament will be broadcast across its Sky Sports Golf and Main Events channels, with further coverage on its Red Button service. Now Viewers in the UK will be able to watch the Charles Schwab Challenge 2025 on Sky Sports Golf, with extensive coverage of each day's play. Subscribers can also stream the action via the Sky Go app. Sky subsidiary Now (formerly Now TV) offers streaming access to Sky Sports channels with a Now Sports membership. You can get a day of access for £15 (perhaps just for the final round) or sign up for a monthly plan from £35 a month to watch all four days of the tournament. Advertisement See at Now Livestream the Charles Schwab Challenge 2025 in Australia The Charles Schwab Challenge can be watched Down Under on Fox Sports via Foxtel. If you're not a Fox subscriber, your best option is to sign up for streaming service Kayo Sports. Kayo Sports A Kayo Sports subscription starts at AU$25 a month and lets you stream on one screen, while its Premium tier costs AU$40 a month for simultaneous viewing on up to three devices. The service gives you access to a wide range of sports, including F1, NRL, NFL, NHL and MLB, and there are no lock-in contracts. Better still, if you're a new customer, you can take advantage of a one-week Kayo Sports free trial. Advertisement See at Kayo Sports Stream the Charles Schwab Challenge 2025 in Canada Live coverage of the weekend's action at the 2025 Charles Schwab Challenge will be available to watch in Canada via TSN Plus, with coverage starting at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday and at 2:30 p.m. ET on Sunday. TSN Plus TSN Plus boasts exclusive coverage of NFL games, F1, Nascar and Grand Slam tennis tournaments. Ideal for cord-cutters, the service is priced at CA$20 a month or CA$200 a year. See at TSN Quick tips for streaming the Charles Schwab Challenge 2025 using a VPN
Business Insider
27-05-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Save over 50% on your first three months of ESPN Plus
It's good news for sports fans. In a rare move, ESPN Plus is offering over 50% off its standard month-to-month plan. New and eligible returning subscribers can get their first three months of service for $4.99/month, 58% off the usual $11.99/month price. The ESPN Plus deal is available until June 20, 2025, so you still have a few weeks to cash in on the savings. We don't see many deals available for the app outside the year-round Disney Plus bundles and PPV bundle offers, which we'll dig into below. When ESPN Plus offers a limited-time deal, it's typically for the annual plan, making this month-to-month sale a true rarity. We dubbed ESPN Plus "best for sports" in our guide to the best streaming services. At $11.99/month, it offers the most sports live streaming out of all standard streaming services (not including live TV streaming service channel packages). The service doesn't provide a direct live stream of the ESPN network, but it carries select live ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC games and exclusive content across UFC, college sports, and more. Our ESPN Plus guide has the full breakdown of everything else you might need to know about the service. FAQ Who is eligible for the deal? The ESPN Plus website touts "new and eligible returning subscribers" as able to get the deal, so if you've never signed up for ESPN Plus before, you should be all set to get the deal. While we haven't found any fine print on who qualifies as an eligible returning customer, Hulu (which is also owned by Disney) typically allows former customers who canceled more than one month ago to sign up for a deal. Other services, like Amazon Prime, require at least 12 months between signups to qualify for special offers like free trials. Are there other ESPN Plus deals? While this is the only limited-time deal currently available for ESPN Plus, there are a few other ways to save on the streaming service. Year-round, you can save by signing up for the Disney Plus, Hulu, and ESPN Plus bundles. The ad-supported Disney Plus, Hulu, and ESPN Plus bundle costs $16.99/month, instead of the $29.97/month it would cost to subscribe to the three services separately. The ad-free Disney Plus, Hulu, and ad-supported ESPN Plus bundle costs $26.99/month, instead of the $46.97 it would cost to subscribe to the trio of apps separately. Both of these bundles knock 43% off the standard costs. What's on ESPN Plus? As mentioned above, ESPN Plus doesn't offer a 1:1 live stream of the ESPN network. However, it does carry live streams of select notable ESPN events, in addition to some games that air on ABC and other ESPN properties. The service carries select WNBA, NBA, NFL, and NHL games, among other leagues. Some NHL games are even exclusive to the app and unavailable for national broadcast elsewhere. ESPN Plus also frequently carries comprehensive golf and tennis coverage across the PGA, ATP, and WTA. Additionally, the streamer is a major player in college sports, often live streaming national championship tournaments and other games throughout the season. ESPN Plus is perhaps best known as the exclusive home of UFC in the US. Even if you have cable, you'll still need to sign up for ESPN Plus and pay a pay-per-view (PPV) fee to watch the major events. You can see if you're eligible for the deal directly on the ESPN Plus website. For more sales and savings opportunities, check out our roundups of the best streaming deals and bundles.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Copa del Rey Final: How to Watch Barcelona vs. Real Madrid Soccer Livestream From Anywhere
If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission. Pricing and availability subject to change. It's the first of two crucial El Clasico matches over the next couple of weeks, with silverware up for grabs on Saturday as eternal rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid face off in the 2025 Copa del Rey final. Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch the game as it happens, wherever you are in the world, and how to use a VPN if they're not available where you are. Advertisement The two teams will put aside their battle for this season's La Liga title as they go in search of glory in Spanish football's most prestigious knockout tournament. Los Blancos booked their place in today's showpiece final with a stirring 5-4 aggregate comeback win over Real Sociedad, while Barcelona scraped past Atletico Madrid by the exact same overall scoreline. The two previous meetings between these two Spanish giants this season have both ended in victories for Barcelona. Hansi Flick's team came out on top 5-2 in January's Supercopa de España final, while also winning 4-0 at the Bernabeu in La Liga back in October last year. Barcelona take on Real Madrid at the Estadio La Cartuja in Seville on Saturday, April 26. Kickoff is set for 10 p.m. CET local time, making it a 4 p.m. ET and 1 p.m. PT start in the US, an 9 p.m. BST start in the UK and a 6 a.m. AEST kickoff in Australia on Sunday morning. Dani Olmo scored the only goal in Barcelona's 1-0 victory over Mallorca on Tuesday. How to watch Barcelona vs. Real Madrid in the US without cable This match is available to stream in the US via ESPN Plus, which has live English and Spanish-language broadcast rights for the Copa del Rey in the US, as well as La Liga. ESPN Plus ESPN's standalone streaming service costs $11 a month or $110 for an annual subscription. Read our ESPN Plus review. Advertisement See at ESPN How to watch Barcelona vs. Real Madrid from anywhere with a VPN If you're traveling abroad and want to watch soccer action away from home, a VPN can help enhance your privacy and security when streaming. It encrypts your traffic and prevents your internet service provider from throttling your speeds, and can also be helpful when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks while traveling, adding an extra layer of protection for your devices and logins. VPNs are legal in many countries, including the US and Canada, and can be used for legitimate purposes such as improving online privacy and security. However, some streaming services may have policies restricting VPN usage to access region-specific content. If you're considering a VPN for streaming, check the platform's terms of service to ensure compliance. Advertisement If you choose to use a VPN, follow the provider's installation instructions, ensuring you're connected securely and in compliance with applicable laws and service agreements. Some streaming platforms may block access when a VPN is detected, so verifying if your streaming subscription allows VPN usage is crucial. ExpressVPN ExpressVPN is our current best VPN pick for people who want a reliable and safe VPN, and it works on a variety of devices. It's normally $13 a month, but if you sign up for an annual subscription for $100 you'll get three months free and save 49%. That's the equivalent of $6.67 a month. Note that ExpressVPN offers a 30-day money-back guarantee. Advertisement See at ExpressVPN Can I livestream Barcelona vs. Real Madrid in the UK? The Copa Del Rey Final will be shown exclusively live in the UK on Premier Sports 1 and Premier Sports Player. Premier Sports A subscription to Premier Sports, gives you access to all of the networks' channels, which includes La Liga TV. As well as Copa del Rey and La Liga matches, the network has UK broadcast rights to Scottish Premiership games, BKT United Rugby Championship and Investec Champions Cup rugby, plus NHL and NASCAR. A full Premier Sports subscription costs £10 per month for Sky and Virgin TV customers. You can also get Premier Sports through Amazon Prime Video as an add-on for £15 a month. Advertisement See at Premier Sports Can I livestream Barcelona vs. Real Madrid in Canada? While TSN is the rights holder for live coverage of La Liga matches in the region, no Canadian broadcaster currently has the rights to show the Copa del Rey Final live in Canada. Can I livestream Barcelona vs. Real Madrid in Australia? It's a similar story for footy fans down under. La Liga matches are shown live on BeIn Sports, but no network has the rights to show the Copa del Rey Final in Australia. Quick tips for streaming the Copa del Rey Final using a VPN
