If you are looking for a one-stop platform to stream all major sports events on Roku, then Bally Sports would be the perfect option you need to try. Fortunately, Bally Sports is natively available on the Roku Channel Store. So, Roku users can directly download and add it to their devices.
By installing Bally Sports on Roku, you can watch all popular sports leagues such as NBA, NFL, MLB, MLS, NHL, etc. on your TV. To stream sports content on this platform, you need to use either a cable TV connection or a Bally Sports Plus subscription.
This article deals with installation, activation, and troubleshooting guidelines for Bally Sports on Roku. For cord-cutters, we’ve also discussed the methods here to stream Bally Sports without relying on TV providers.
Features
- It allows you to stream its content simultaneously on up to 2 devices.
- You can bookmark your favorite teams and get instant updates.
- When streaming the live matches, you will get live stats about the player on the playback screen.
- Within the Bally Sports app, you can play fantasy bidding using the Bally Play feature.
How Much is Bally Sports on Roku
You have two different ways to get Bally Sports on your Roku.
Cable TV Provider
Bally Sports is available to stream if you have an active cable TV connection. All you need to do is sign in with your cable TV provider account on the Bally Sports platform. Here are the most popular TV providers you can use to sign in to the Bally Sports app or website.
- DIRECTV
- WOW!
- U-verse
- COX
- Optimum
- Spectrum
- Xtream
- Xfinity
If you can’t find your provider from the primary list, you should visit the support page of Bally Sports to learn the entire list of available TV providers.
Bally Sports Plus Subscription
Bally Sports network also offers standalone subscription plans on the platform of Bally Sports+. Instead of using your live TV providers, you can buy the subscription from its official website and access the content offered by Bally Sports independently.
| Subscription Plans | Monthly Cost | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Base Package – SoCal | $19.99 | $189.99 |
| Base Package – West | $19.99 | $189.99 |
| Bally Sports+ Social/west | $29.99 | – |
Remember, Each plan of Bally Sports+ comes with a week-long free trial for new subscribers.
How to Install Bally Sports on Roku
1. Launch the Roku device and press the Home button on the Roku remote.
2. Choose Streaming Channels on the Home screen.
3. Click Search Channels and search for Bally Sports in the Roku Channel Store.
4. Click + Add Channel to install the app on your Roku.
5. Select Go to Channel to launch Bally Sports on Roku.
How to Add Bally Sports from the Roku Website
1. Visit the Roku website using any browser on your device and log in to your Roku account.
2. Enter Bally Sports in the search bar.
3. Click + Add Channel to download the app from the Roku website.
4. The channel will appear on your Roku device within one day. You can also update the firmware of the Roku device to get it immediately.
How to Activate Bally Sports on Roku
After adding Bally Sports, you have to activate the app on your device. To activate,
[1] Launch the Bally Sports channel on your device.
[2] Note down the activation code that appears on your TV screen.
[3] Open any browser on your PC or smartphone and visit the activation webpage (www.ballysports.com/activate) of Bally Sports.
[4] Choose your TV provider and enter the activation code you noted down in the required field.
[5] Log in with your username and password.
Now, You can now start streaming your favorite videos on the TV from Bally Sports.
How to Stream Bally Sports on Roku Without Cable
Live TV streaming services are the perfect option to watch Bally Sports on Roku without cable. The Bally Sports channel is available for streaming on fuboTV and DirecTV Stream.
fuboTV
fuboTV is one of the best streaming services that offer a Bally Sports channel. You can download fuboTV on Roku through the Channel Store. The channel holds around 220+ TV channels in its subscription. It provides 1,000 hours of Cloud DVR storage to record Bally Sports content for watching offline.
The Bally Sports can be streamed by subscribing to any one of three fuboTV premium plans (Pro, Elite, and Premier). If you want to get a low-cost option, you can choose fuboTV Pro for $74.99 per month.
Website: fuboTV
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream is the next Live TV streaming service to watch the Bally Sports Network on Roku. By subscribing to any of the subscription packages, you can stream its media content with DirecTV Stream on Roku device. It provides unlimited Cloud DVR storage to record Golf Channel media content for offline streaming.
You can stream the Bally Sports channel by subscribing to 4 premium packages of DirecTV Stream. But, you can stream this sports channel at a minimum price of $74 per month with the Entertainment plan of DirecTV Stream.
Website: DirecTV Stream
How to Fix Bally Sports Not Working on Roku
If you are facing any issues like the app crashing, black screen, or not loading with the Bally Sports app on your Roku, you need to perform some troubleshooting techniques to fix those issues.
- Make sure that your Roku device has a stable internet connection.
- Close the app on Roku and open it after a while.
- Clear the cache files on Roku and try again.
- Reboot the Roku device to fix the lagging and not loading issues.
- Sign out of your account and log in again. If needed, activate the app again to fix the issue.
- If you are using the older version of Roku, update the device to fix the compatibility issues.
- Delete the app on Roku and install it again to delete the cache files stored in the app.
- As a last solution, contact customer support to fix the issue immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this sports streaming platform is one of the available channels on the Roku Store. So, you can download and add it directly to your Roku device.
With the help of fuboTV and DirecTV Stream, you can access the media content of this streaming network on Roku without using a TV provider’s account.