What Are the Most Indispensable Streaming Services to Have in the Month of April?

April might not be the first month that comes to mind when discussing the topic of peak TV seasons, but it’s an important time of year nevertheless. April 2024 will feature some highly consequential sporting events, such as the Final Four and national championship games from the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments, the start of the NBA and NHL playoffs, and the continuance of the MLB regular season. There are also some big-name scripted TV premieres coming to streaming this month, and The Streamable’s experts want to help you make sure you don’t miss any of these moments over the course of April. We’ve got a list of the most indispensable streamers to have this month, and you can check them out below!

• ESPN+ will offer the Women’s national championship, while Max will carry the Men’s March Madness final, as well as the NBA and NHL playoffs and MLB games.
• Disney+ has new episodes of “Bluey” coming in April, and Hulu will debut the series finale of its hit “Shōgun” on April 23.
• DIRECTV STREAM will carry all the live sports events available on subscription streamers and more, plus new episodes of scripted TV and more.

Top Streamers for Watching Sports in April

Max headlines the list of must-have streaming services to watch sports in April. Fans can subscribe to Max for as little as $9.99 this month, or take advantage of the streamer’s 40% off annual plans offer. Max’s Bleacher Report Sports add-on carries games airing on TNT, TBS, and truTV, which means it’s the best way to stream the 2024 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament national championship game (April 8). Max can also be used to stream the last NBA and NHL games of the regular season and any playoff games from those leagues airing on TNT. It will also offer TBS’s slate of MLB games during the month, alongside the series finale of “Curb Your Enthusiasm” (April 7) and a new episode of the shocking documentary “Quiet on Set” (April 7).

ESPN+ is also a great place to watch MLB games, as it offers one out-of-market MLB contest most days of the week. But the real value in ESPN+ and its $10.99-per-month price is the ability to stream the 2024 NCAA Women’s Basketball national championship game (April 7) live. Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes are still in the tournament, and if they make the final it will automatically become a must-see event.

Must-Have Streamers for Watching Entertainment in April

Hulu is a top general entertainment service, and this month it will debut a long list of titles from varying categories. The new anime adaptation of “The Fable” (April 6) is due to arrive on Hulu, along with the Lily Gladstone drama “The Bridge” (April 17) and the third season of the soccer documentary “Welcome to Wrexham” featuring Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. But the real prize in Hulu’s April lineup is the series finale of its smash-hit “Shōgun,” which comes to the service on April 23.

For families with kids of any age, Disney+ is an absolute need this month. The streamer will produce new episodes of “Bluey,” one of the most-watched kids shows on the market on April 7 and April 14. The streamer will also continue putting out new episodes of “X-Men '97” and “Star Wars: The Bad Batch” on Wednesdays for children who are a bit older, and bundling with Hulu will allow customers to watch that streamer’s content from within the Disney+ app.

Prime Video will roll out one of the most-anticipated video game adaptations ever created when “Fallout” bows on the streamer on April 11. Early reviews have already indicated that fans could be in for a treat when the show arrives, but if it does not measure up to expectations the reaction could be vitriolic indeed. The streamer is also responsible for distributing National Women's Soccer League games on Friday evenings during the month for those looking to scratch their live sports itch.

Is There an Indispensable Live TV Streaming Service in April?

DIRECTV STREAM is a must-have for any viewer who wants an all-encompassing streaming option this April. Sports fans will love the service’s CHOICE package ($108.99 per month), as it carries a wide variety of regional sports networks for watching NBA, NHL, and MLB games. The service also offers cable sports networks like ESPN and TNT, so you won’t miss the biggest games airing nationally from these leagues or the NCAA. DIRECTV STREAM carries local affiliates in the vast majority of markets, as well as cable entertainment selections like FX and others that will allow viewers to see the return of their favorite scripted TV shows like “When Calls the Heart” on Hallmark Channel (Season 11 premiere on April 7).