Despite being one of the most demanded categories of programming on TV, figuring out how to stream live sports using modern technology can actually be pretty difficult. One of the most popular sports networks is CBS Sports, so how do you gain access to CBS Sports on your Roku?
To watch CBS Sports on a Roku, you will need to install an app called CBS Sports Stream & Watch Live. Linking your TV provider to this app will grant you live access to the CBS Sports channel, and linking a Paramount+ account will get you all of the live sports hosted on Paramount+.
Now, simply telling you to install an app will be good enough for some people, but what if you have other questions? For example, do you need WiFi in order to watch CBS on your Roku? Let’s break down this topic so that you can get back to watching CBS Sports.
Is CBS Sports Network Available on a Roku?
There actually is a CBS Sports app available on Roku. This app is called CBS Sports Stream & Watch Live and is entirely free to download and use. However, some more desirable features of the app will require payment.
For free, this app comes with pre and post-game coverage of CBS major sports events, fantasy sports shows, betting advice shows, game highlights shows, and 24/7 sports news. As you’ve likely noticed, none of these things are actual live games but instead just the shows that surround the games. So how do you watch live games on this app?
In order to watch live games on the CBS Sports app, you will need to link it with your TV provider and/or your Paramount+ account. Linking the app with your TV provider will grant you access to live CBS Sports events through your Roku, and linking the app with your Paramount+ account will grant you access to exclusive Paramount+ sports.
How to Download the CBS App on a Roku Device
CBS Sports is a popular streaming platform that offers live sports, news, and highlights to viewers. If you want to watch CBS Sports on Roku, you can easily download the CBS Sports app from the Roku Channel Store. Here are the steps to download CBS Sports Stream & Watch Live on Roku:
- Power on your Roku device and navigate to the Home screen using your Roku remote.
- Select “Streaming Channels” from the left-hand side menu.
- Scroll down to “Search Channels” and type in “CBS Sports.”
- From the search results, select “CBS Sports Stream & Watch Live” and click “Add Channel.”
- Wait for the channel to download and install. Once installed, you can launch the CBS Sports app from the Home screen.
- Sign in with your Paramount+ account and/or your TV provider information to get access to live sports.
- Once you're signed in, you can browse through the different categories and select the live event you want to watch.
Downloading CBS Sports Stream & Watch Live on Roku is a simple process that can be completed in just a few minutes. With the CBS Sports app, you can stay up-to-date with the latest sports news and watch live events from the comfort of your home.
Do You Need WiFi to Watch CBS on a Roku?
Yes, you need an internet connection to watch CBS on a Roku device. The only way to watch CBS on Roku is through an online streaming service that requires an active internet connection to access its content.
Without an internet connection, you won't be able to access CBS or any other online streaming service on your Roku device. Therefore, you need to ensure that you have a stable and reliable internet connection before attempting to access CBS on your Roku.
Once you have confirmed that you have a stable internet connection, you can easily download the CBS app on your Roku device and start streaming your favorite shows and movies. To do this, simply go to the Roku Channel Store, search for the CBS app, and download it onto your device.
This is also true for any CBS sports. Even if you get live sports on your Roku by connecting it to your TV provider, you will still need an internet connection in order to actually watch the sports live.
In fact, there’s not much a Roku can even do without a stable internet connection. The only real thing an internetless Roku can do is display pictures from a USB flash drive or an SD card. So if you want to properly use your Roku device, you will need to combine it with a stable internet connection.
What About Cable?
You do not need cable TV to watch CBS programming on a Roku device. Paramount+ is a streaming service that allows users to watch CBS programming live as well as on-demand. The service is available through the Paramount+ app, which can be downloaded onto a Roku device.
To access Paramount+ on a Roku, you will need to sign up for a subscription. Once you have signed up, you can then download the Paramount+ app onto your Roku device and log in with your account information.
From there, you can access all of the programs that CBS has to offer, including live broadcasts of sports and news events, as well as full seasons of popular shows like The Big Bang Theory and Survivor.
Paramount+ also allows users to stream exclusive content that is not available on traditional broadcast television, such as Star Trek: Discovery and The Good Fight. The service is available for a monthly subscription fee, which varies depending on the plan you choose.
Is CBS Sports Live Free?
CBS Sports Live, also known as CBS Sports Stream & Watch Live, is a streaming service offered by CBS Sports that provides live sports events, news, and highlights to its viewers. The service can be accessed through the CBS Sports Stream & Watch Live app on Roku, as well as Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Chromecast.
While some of the content on CBS Sports Live is available for free, such as news and highlights, most of the live events require a subscription to CBS’s main streaming platform: Paramount+.
The service offers two subscription options: a monthly subscription for $4.99/month that includes ads and a monthly subscription for $9.99/month with no ads. You then need to link this account to your CBS Sports Live app.
With a subscription, viewers gain access to all the live events and additional content that is not available for free. Despite the cost, many viewers find the subscription to be well worth the investment for the quality and breadth of sports coverage that a full CBS Sports Live subscription provides.
