Bally Sports App Review
Bally Sports App is a video streaming service that offers live games and stats to those who get Bally Sports RSNs through your cable, satellite or streaming package.
To access the Bally Sports App, you will need to use your TV Everywhere credentials from your subscription. Fortunately, though if you don’t have access to one, there are now ways to get Bally Sports RSNs without cable.
If you want to stream live games on Bally Sports App without a cable or streaming subscription, you have two options. You can use Bally Sports+, which is available with a 7-Day Free Trial, or a a subscription to DIRECTV STREAM, which is the only Live TV Streaming Service with Bally Sports RSNs.
Tiers
How Much Does the Bally Sports App Cost?
The Bally Sports App (formerly Fox Sports Go) is free to download. To watch live games, you will need a cable, satellite, or subscription to a streaming service. Currently, three are two ways to watch Bally Sports RSNs without cable.
One is with Bally Sports+, which unlocks live games in the Bally Sports App. Bally Sports+ costs $19.99 a month or $189.99 a year, after a 7-Day Free Trial.
You could also consider a a subscription to DIRECTV STREAM, which is the only Live TV Streaming service that offers the ability to stream the Bally Sports App without cable. You can get a subscription to DIRECTV STREAM Choice Plan for $89.99, after a 5-Day Free Trial.
Review
We tested Bally Sports App and other subscription streaming services for more than 100 hours. Bally Sports App is compatible with Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, PlayStation, Xbox, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.
Features
No Parental Controls
Given that it is live content, there is no parental controls available.
Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Disney+, Max, Hulu, Netflix, Paramount Plus, Peacock, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, and STARZ have parental control features.
Up to 3 Devices
The number of simultaneous devices depends on your provider. If you get access to the Bally Sports App though a streaming subscription, streaming through the app won’t count towards your your simultaneous streams using your provider’s app like DIRECTV STREAM.
Ads
Bally Sports App will display ads during live telecasts, along with some pre-roll ads during on-demand content and highlights.
International Access
Bally Sports App allows you to watch certain content when traveling internationally.
Live Games on Bally Sports RSNs Feature
The Bally Sports App will offer access to all live games available on Bally Sports RSNs, including those on Bally Sports Extra their overflow channel. To access them, you will need to log-in with your TV Everywhere credentials for your cable, streaming, and satellite provider.
Sports Betting Feature
While at the outset, you won’t be able to gamble, the Bally Sports App will offer free-to-play access so you can compete to win real money during games.
Live Stats & Highlights Feature
The Bally Sports App will let you follow along with real-time stats and highlights through the game. Afterwards, you will be able to access games in their entirety.
Compatible Devices
Bally Sports App is compatible with these devices:
- Amazon Fire TV
- Apple TV
- Google Chromecast (Google Cast)
- Roku
- Android TV
- iPhone/iPad
- Android Phone/Tablet
- Mac
- Windows
- PlayStation
- Xbox
- LG Smart TV (AirPlay)
- Samsung Smart TV (AirPlay)
- Sony Smart TV
- VIZIO Smart TV (AirPlay/Google Cast)
Bally Sports App is not compatible with Nintendo devices.
Tech Specs
1080p HD
Most video streams are in 1080p HD.
60 FPS
Most video streams in 60 FPS.
Stereo Sound
Content has stereo audio.