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How to Watch Soccer in the US
European leagues, MLS and international tournaments are scattered across a dozen services. Here is the map.
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Channels
English league coverage
Split between a broadcast network's linear channels and its paid streaming platform.
Spanish and European leagues
Primarily on sports-dedicated streaming services with some cable windows.
MLS
Centralized on a single streaming platform under the league's current deal.
International tournaments
Major tournaments air on broadcast and cable networks, all carried by live TV bundles.
Streaming options
Pick by what you watch on and where you live. The highlighted option is our analysis-based pick for most fans.
| Service | Typical price | Works on | Location fit | Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League-specific streaming services | $8 to $16 per month each | Varies by provider | Varies by market | The practical reality of following European soccer: pick the one or two competitions you actually watch. | |
| Live TV bundle | $60 to $85 per month | Varies by provider | Varies by market | Covers tournaments, some league windows and international competitions on cable channels. | |
| Spanish-language coverage | Bundled | Varies by provider | Varies by market | Many tournaments and leagues have strong Spanish-language broadcasts included in standard bundles. |
League-specific streaming services
- Typical price
- $8 to $16 per month each
- Works on
- Varies by provider
- Location fit
- Varies by market
- Notes
- The practical reality of following European soccer: pick the one or two competitions you actually watch.
Live TV bundle
- Typical price
- $60 to $85 per month
- Works on
- Varies by provider
- Location fit
- Varies by market
- Notes
- Covers tournaments, some league windows and international competitions on cable channels.
Spanish-language coverage
- Typical price
- Bundled
- Works on
- Varies by provider
- Location fit
- Varies by market
- Notes
- Many tournaments and leagues have strong Spanish-language broadcasts included in standard bundles.
Teams covered
- Premier League
- La Liga
- MLS
- International
Common questions
- Is there one service with all soccer?
- No. Rights are fragmented by league and competition, so most fans combine one league-specific service with a general bundle.
- Where do the big international tournaments air?
- On broadcast and cable networks carried by every major live TV streaming bundle.
- What is the cheapest way to follow one European league?
- Identify which platform holds that league's rights this season and subscribe only for the months you will watch.