The standalone streaming app from Bally Sports has had some issues lately. As we first broke the news on Monday, Bally Sports+ had crashed for several hours leaving thousands without a way to watch their in-market teams. And now, just days later, the app is down once again. Here’s all you need to know on Bally Sports+ and how you can stream in-market games without the app.
TL;DR:
- The sports streaming app is used by in-market fans of the NHL, NBA, and select MLB teams.
- Bally Sports + has had nationwide outages this week that lasted hours.
- Fans can get access to Bally Sports channels through free trials of live TV streaming platforms like DIRECTV STREAM.
Which games are affected by the Bally Sports+ Outage?
Since Bally Sports+ only streams in-market games that occur on Bally Sports Network channels, these are the teams that have seen an outage this week:
NBA
- Detroit Pistons
- Milwaukee Bucks
- Atlanta Hawks
- Indiana Pacers
- Miami Heat
- Cleveland Cavaliers
- Charlotte Hornets
- Dallas Mavericks
- Memphis Grizzlies
- Minnesota Timberwolves
NHL
- Florida Panthers
- Carolina Hurricanes
- Anaheim Ducks
- Tampa Bay Lightning
- Detroit Red Wings
- Columbus Blue Jackets
- Dallas Stars
How to stream Bally Sports Channels Without Bally Sports+
All US-based NBA, MLB, and NHL teams can be streamed locally on their regional sports network using a live TV streaming service. However, some of them are harder to get than others. If you don’t have Bally Sports+ or are currently affected by an outage, you will need a regional sports network (also known as an RSN) that carries your local Bally Sports network.
Of the six live TV streaming platforms, only two of them offer Bally Sports channels. Luckily, both of them offer a free trial so you can get the game in case there’s an outage tonight for your team.
Can You Stream Bally Sports Channels on DIRECTV STREAM?
Yes, DIRECTV STREAM includes all of the Bally Sports’ Regional Sports Networks as part of the DIRECTV STREAM Choice package for $99.99 a month, after a 5-Day Free Trial.
You can find a full list of DIRECTV STREAM channels here, but you’ll have access to all the major sports channels, national broadcast channels, and the most popular cable channels such as AMC, BET, CNN, ESPN, Fox News, HGTV, MSNBC, Paramount Network, TNT, USA Network, and others.
Every DIRECTV STREAM subscriber can record Regional Sports Networks (RSNs) to their Unlimited Cloud DVR, while up to 20 users can stream at the same time.
DIRECTV STREAM supports a wide-range of devices to stream Regional Sports Networks (RSNs) including Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV. DIRECTV STREAM is not available to stream on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo.
Can You Stream Bally Sports Channels on Fubo?
Yes, Fubo includes Regional Sports Networks (RSNs) which include Bally Sports channels as part of their Fubo package. The service costs $84.99, after a 1-Day Free Trial.
What Other Live Streaming Services Carry Bally Sports Channels?
Unfortunately, Hulu, YouTube TV, Sling, and others don’t carry Bally Sports channels. That means that you won’t be able to catch the games on one of these streamers if you have access to them. Here’s a list of all the Regional Sports Channels and the respective services that carry those channels: