Roku has always been a go-to for streaming entertainment, and now it’s becoming a must-have for sports fans as well. Roku’s sports section offers tons of options for every type of sports fan, from international soccer to college football and even the NBA.
The dedicated sports section is designed to alleviate the fragmentation of sports on TV, making it easier to find the games you want to watch. The section is divided into two main areas: live channels and upcoming events. The live channels are those you see playing in real-time, while the upcoming events section lists all the sports that are coming up in order.
When you find a game you want to watch, the sports section will show you where you can watch it. For example, if you want to watch Thursday Night Football, it shows you the option with Amazon. On the other hand, if you want to watch basketball, you can catch it on Fox, Fubo, or Sling TV.
However, there are some drawbacks to this system. Roku doesn’t have partnerships with every single group out there. Unfortunately, if you’re a Hulu with Live TV customer or have YouTube TV, it doesn’t show up as an option on this. But if you have FuboTV and/or Sling TV, you’re covered.
Moreover, the NHL is a little tricky to find on this because it doesn’t have deep linking with ESPN Plus. For example, events that are on ESPN are always listed, but you’re going to have to search through ESPN Plus to find NHL games.
The sports section is still a new feature, so it’s expected that Roku will be adding more services as they go along. Hopefully, they’ll tackle the issue with ESPN and the NBA app and some other things, but as a start, this is already really helpful.
In general, Roku’s sports section is an excellent addition to what Roku has been doing all this time. You can discover something you never thought of before, and you won’t have to look around for the games you want to watch anymore. It’s a great solution for sports fans who want to watch their favorite games without having to jump around from channel to channel.
So, if you’re a sports fan and you have Roku, make sure to check out the sports section. You might be surprised at what you find!