How to watch live sports

Tired of missing your favorite games and sporting events? Below you’ll find several ways to catch live local and primetime sporting events in real time when they air. Most cable providers have a channel guide with listings for every hour or half hour. You can easily scroll through the guide and find the channels with the games you’re looking for. Depending on your cable provider, you may also have the option of text or voice search. Cox customers with the Contour Voice Remote will have the option of advanced voice search capabilities – simply type or say the name of a team, game or sport to view results.

Looking to trade recaps and highlights for action as it happens? Cable TV is still the most convenient way to access sports live, including football, basketball and baseball. Cox subscribers can also take their favorite sports channel on the road and stream live games with the Cox Contour app^* via their phone or tablet.

How to watch live NFL games

The NFL dominates TV throughout the week during fall and early winter. Games can be accessed on CBS, Fox, ESPN, NBC, and the NFL Network – all which can be streamed in home on the Cox Contour app, depending on your package. ESPN, NBC and the NFL Network can also be streamed out of home on the Cox Contour app, depending on your package.

Special access (seasonal)

NFL Red Zone: Get in on the action and catch every game with this subscription package.

Options to watch on your TV

Cable subscription

Search for live game schedules on your TV guide and go to the corresponding network channel to watch.
Cox subscribers with the Contour Voice Remote can also use voice search or type the name of any NFL team or pro matchup to see the results.

Streaming box/smart tv

Cox subscribers have the option of using the Contour Streaming Player without a cable outlet.
Install the network app on your device (i.e. Fox, ESPN or NBC) then log in with your cable provider credentials to watch.
Install a live TV service like Sling or YouTube TV and subscribe for a monthly fee.

Options to watch on your devices

Cox subscribers can watch football on the go using the Cox Contour app.
Click on a web browser, then go to the corresponding network (i.e. NFL website) and log in with provider credentials.

Download the network app, then log in with your cable provider credentials to watch.

Cable TV is still one of the most convenient and affordable ways to access your favorite content.

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How to watch live NBA games

Basketball is practically a year-round sport – catch all the action. NBA games are broadcast on ABC, ESPN, NBA TV and TNT.

Special access (seasonal)

NBA League Pass: For serious basketball fans, the League has created their own streaming service that broadcasts every live out-of-market game.
NBA Team Pass: This is a sports television subscription service that lets you watch local teams’ home and away games only.

Options to watch on your TV

Cable subscription

Search live game schedules on your TV guide and go to the corresponding network channel to watch.
Cox subscribers with the Contour Voice Remote can also use voice search or type the name of any NBA team or pro matchup to see the results

Streaming box/smart tv

Cox subscribers can use the Contour Stream Player without a cable outlet.
Install the network app (i.e. ABC or ESPN) then log in with your cable provider credentials to watch.
Install a live TV service like Sling or YouTube TV and subscribe for a monthly fee.

Options to watch on your devices

Cox subscribers can watch basketball on the go with the Cox Contour app.
Click on a web browser, then go to the corresponding network (i.e. NBA website) and log in with provider credentials.
Download the network app, then log in with your cable provider credentials to watch.

Cable TV is still one of the most convenient and affordable ways to access your favorite content.

Get Contour TV

How to watch live MLB games

Don't have time to make it out to a ball game? MLB games are broadcast on Fox, MLB and TBS networks.

Special access (seasonal)

MLB app: This app provides live gameday audio, condensed games and highlight clips, updates and expert analysis, so you don’t miss a thing – even if you can’t watch the actual game.
MLB Extra Innings: Watch up to 90 games at home every week with the best of MLB on Cox.

Options to watch on your TV

Cable subscription

Search for live game schedules on your TV guide and go to corresponding network channel to watch.
Cox subscribers with the Contour Voice Remote can also use voice search or type the name of any MLB team or pro matchup to see the results.

Streaming box/smart tv

Cox subscribers can use the Contour Stream Player without a cable outlet.
Install the network app on your device (i.e. Fox app) then log in with your cable provider credentials to watch.

Install a live TV service like Sling or YouTube TV and subscribe for a monthly fee.

Options to watch on your devices

Cox subscribers can watch baseball on the go using the Cox Contour app.
Click on a web browser, then go to the corresponding network (i.e. MLB website) and log in with provider credentials.
Download the network app and login with provider credentials.

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^*Availability will depend on your Cox TV subscription.

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