The game is on, the snacks are ready, and three different streaming apps are demanding your attention. Somehow, watching sports without cable has become a part-time subscription management job. If you’ve signed up for ESPN, Peacock, Paramount+, Prime Video, and a live TV service just to follow your teams, your monthly bill deserves a closer look.
The sneaky expense isn’t necessarily one outrageously priced subscription. It’s the collection of services that each seem reasonable on their own, especially when a favorite team plays on a different platform every week. Add a seasonal pass or two, and a supposedly cheaper alternative to cable can develop a cable-sized appetite for your money.
