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Does Netflix carry local sports or RSNs?

Does Netflix carry local sports or RSNs?

There’s a growing number of live sporting events available on Netflix. Does the streamer have local sports or RSNs?

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David Satin has been a dedicated News Writer at The Streamable since 2022, covering a wide range of stories in the entertainment and streaming industries. With years of experience writing online, David previously worked as a list writer for Screen Rant, where he gained recognition for his extensive coverage of sci-fi and fantasy genres. His ability to break and analyze major stories has made him a trusted voice in the streaming world. Over the course of his career, Satin has become an integral part of The Streamable team, contributing to some of the most impactful stories in the industry.
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Netflix is continuing to ramp up its selection of live sports. The streamer now offers NFL games, MLB contests, and more sporting events each year, and all of them are included with the cost of any Netflix plan. With packages starting at just $9 per month, that makes Netflix one of the most affordable ways to watch sports, even if its lineup is still somewhat limited compared to live TV streaming services like YouTube TV.

But does Netflix offer any access to local sports, or to regional sports networks (RSNs) that carry in-market NBA, NHL, and MLB games? We’ll tell you everything you need to know about watching local sports and RSNs here.

Does Netflix offer local sports and RSNs? What you need to know

Does Netflix have local sports?

Netflix does not offer coverage of live sports on local broadcast channels like ABC, CBS, The CW, Fox, or NBC in any of its channel packages. The streamer has no regular live channel access of any kind in the United States, and therefore does not provide any local sports broadcasts.

Fans who want to watch local sports are best served by turning to a live TV streaming service. DIRECTV offers local channels in all Signature packages ($90 and up), as well as ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC its MySports and MyNews packages. Fubo offers ABC, CBS, The CW, Fox, and NBC in the Pro and Elite plans, and the Fubo Sports service has ABC, CBS, and Fox. Sling TV only carries ABC, Fox, and NBC in a small number of markets, but YouTube TV offers local channels in its core package and numerous genre plans.

Viewers can also find local sports in several direct-to-consumer and on-demand streamers. ESPN Unlimited has live sports appearing on ABC in local markets starting at $32 per month (as of Sept. 17), and Fox One likewise provides coverage of sports airing on Fox in a subscriber’s area for $20 per month. Paramount+ Premium offers a live stream of CBS in all markets for $14 per month, and the Peacock Premium Plus plan has live streams of NBC starting at $20 per month.

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$20.99 $9.99 $28.99 $19.99 $29.99 $45.99 $45.99 $64.99
ABC + $24 + $59 + $61 - ✓ - ✓ ✓
CBS + $24 + $59 + $61 - - - - ✓
Fox + $19 + $59 + $61 - ✓ - ✓ ✓
NBC + $19 + $11 + $61 - ✓ - ✓ ✓
The CW + $39 + $59 + $60 - - - - ✓

Does Netflix have RSNs?

No, Netflix does not offer coverage of regional sports networks. Very few on-demand streaming services have RSNs at all, and those that do are usually owned by the same company that owns the networks in question. Netflix does not own any linear TV networks, including RSNs, and offers no RSN coverage on its platform.

DIRECTV and Fubo offer the most RSNs of any live TV streaming service, so those are the best places to start when seeking out regional sports coverage. Click here to learn more about the availability of RSNs on Fubo, and click here for more details about what’s available on DIRECTV.

What sports does Netflix offer?

Netflix will have a wide range of live sporting events on offer in 2026, as noted above. The service will offer a total of five NFL games this fall, and has enjoyed its first season as an MLB partner this year, as well. Click here to learn more about all the sports you’ll find on Netflix in 2026.

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The platform constantly updates its catalog, introducing fresh content alongside timeless classics and international hits. Netflix’s commitment to storytelling has also earned critical acclaim, with award-winning exclusives such as “Roma,” “Marriage Story,” “The Power of the Dog,” “Mank,” and “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.” In 2023, their animated film “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio” won an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, further solidifying Netflix’s reputation for high-quality content.

Recently, Netflix has expanded beyond standard movies and TV titles with the addition of video podcasts, and is also exploring a digital store that would offer third-party streamers within the app.

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David Satin
David Satin has been a dedicated News Writer at The Streamable since 2022, covering a wide range of stories in the entertainment and streaming industries. With years of experience writing online, David previously worked as a list writer for Screen Rant, where he gained recognition for his extensive coverage of sci-fi and fantasy genres. His ability to break and analyze major stories has made him a trusted voice in the streaming world. Over the course of his career, Satin has become an integral part of The Streamable team, contributing to some of the most impactful stories in the industry.
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