MSG GO is a sports streaming application built by the popular cable network MSG. The MSG GO app is available only for smartphones, not for streaming devices like Roku. If you want to watch MSG video content on Roku, you need to screen mirror the app from your Android smartphone or iPhone. With the MSG GO app, you can watch major sports events in New York Knicks, Rangers, Islanders, New Jersey Devils, Red Bulls games, and more. You can stream live games and the highlights of your favorite event.
Features of MSG GO
Though the app is not available for Roku, the smartphone app is packed with interesting features.
- For live games, you can switch the video mode to Portrait to get live statistics.
- You can watch all the live and on-demand content with the PiP mode.
- To encourage users, the app also offers in-game trivia and interactive games.
- By signing up, you can set customized reminders for your favorite games.
- You can use your TV provider account to access the app without any additional charges.
How to Get MSG GO on Roku?
You can only use the screen mirroring feature on Roku to watch MSG GO because of the unavailability of the app in the channel store.
Enable Screen Mirroring on Roku
1. Connect the Roku device to your TV, and turn it on. Now, you will get the home page.
2. Go to the Settings option in the main menu.
3. Hit the System settings button in the right-side menu.
4. Choose the Screen mirroring mode option.
5. Choose between the Prompt or Always Allow option to enable mirroring.
Screen Mirror MSG GO on Roku using Android Smartphone
1. Connect your Roku and Android devices to the same WiFi network.
2. Download and install MSG GO on your Android smartphone from the Play Store.
3. Go to the Notification Panel and select Cast.
4. Next, choose your Roku device.
5. Now, launch the MSG GO app and sign in with your TV provider account.
6. The homepage of the MSG GO app will appear.
7. Pick a live sports event, and play it on your smartphone.
8. It will screencast to your Roku device. To stop the mirroring, click the Cast icon on the Notification Panel and tap the Disconnect button.
Screen Mirror MSG GO on Roku using iPhone
Make sure you have enabled the AirPlay option on Roku. If not, go to Settings → Apple AirPlay and HomeKit → Apple AirPlay and HomeKit Settings → Turn on the AirPlay option.
1. Ensure that you have connected your iPhone or iPad and Roku to the same WiFi network.
2. Next, launch the App Store and install the MSG GO app.
3. After that, go to the Control Center and tap on the Screen Mirroring icon.
4. Now, choose your Roku device from the available devices list.
5. You can now see your iOS smartphone’s screen mirrored to your Roku TV.
6. Launch the MSG GO app and play any video content.
7. It will mirror its contents to the Roku device.
8. To stop the mirroring, tap the Screen Mirroring icon and unselect the Roku device.
Screen Mirror MSG GO on Roku from PC
Make sure to connect your PC to the same WiFi network as Roku and follow the steps below.
1. Visit the official website of MSG GO on a PC.
2. Next, click the Select TV Provider drop-down button and choose your TV provider.
3. On the next screen, sign in with your cable TV provider account.
4. Once the sign-in is verified, you can see all the available content of the MSG GO website.
5. Now, click on the Action Center icon from the lower right corner and select Connect.
6. Select your Roku device from the window displayed to your right.
7. Return to the MSG GO webpage and mirror its content to Roku TV.
Alternate Methods to Watch MSG GO on Roku
If you don’t want to screen mirror the app, you can use the live TV app to access teh MSG GO app on your Roku.
- DirecTV Stream
- fuboTV
DirecTV Stream
You can catch up with the MSG GO sports events on Roku using the DirecTV service. It offers 75+ channels, including MSG GO. Get DirecTV Stream on Roku at $64.99 per month with the free trial. You can enjoy streaming MSG GO on unlimited devices with in-house streaming. You can also get unlimited cloud DVR storage for $10 per month.
fuboTV
The other best streaming option to watch MSG GO is fuboTV. You can exclusively watch all the MSG GO sports events on this service. It supports 30 hours of Cloud DVR space, so you can record your favorite games and live events. Get fuboTV on Roku at the cost of $74.99/month with a 7-day free trial.
FAQs
No, the MSG GO app is not available on the Roku Channel Store. You need to screen mirror the app from your smartphone.
No, YouTube TV is not offering the MSG GO channel. It is available only on the DirecTV and fuboTV.