Sunday, 19 July 2026 ยท Times shown in New York ยท Updated
In United States, the main free-to-air ways to watch live sport are ABC. Today, 6 matches are free to watch โ no subscription needed. Watch free with a digital TV antenna, or each broadcaster's own app on smart TVs, phones and the web.
United States offers free-to-air sports coverage through several public and commercial broadcasters, giving fans access to major events without a paid subscription.
Today, 6 live sports matches are available to watch for free in United States.
Free broadcasters available in United States today include ABC and CTV.
Today's free coverage spans 2 sports, including Basketball and Football.
In the United States, free-to-air sports coverage runs through the major networks. NBC carries Sunday Night Football and Premier League Saturdays, CBS shows AFC games and the NCAA Tournament, FOX broadcasts NFC games and Major League Baseball, and ABC carries Monday Night Football simulcasts plus NBA Finals games. Spanish-language coverage on Telemundo and Univision adds Liga MX, World Cup qualifiers and boxing.
All match times on this page are shown in UTC. Convert to your local United States time zone for accurate kick-off and tip-off planning. We update this page hourly as broadcasters confirm their line-ups.
Looking ahead, there are 6 free-to-air sports matches scheduled in United States over the next seven days, drawing on coverage from 2 free channels.
Basketball fans can watch 5 free matches this week in United States. Notable fixtures include Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors on Sunday 19 Jul, New Orleans Pelicans vs Indiana Pacers on Sunday 19 Jul and Phoenix Suns vs San Antonio Spurs on Sunday 19 Jul. Football fans can watch 1 free match this week in United States. Notable fixtures include Spain vs Argentina on Sunday 19 Jul.
Competition coverage this week highlights the NBA (5 free fixtures) and the FIFA World Cup (1 free fixture).
ABC is showing the most free matches this week with 5 fixtures, making it the channel to watch for free sport in United States over the coming days.
Premium content such as exclusive league packages, pay-per-view fight cards and full-season motorsport coverage typically requires a paid subscription, but the free-to-air slate above is yours to enjoy at no cost. Bookmark this page or use the calendar download on individual match pages to keep track of every free fixture.
Free-to-air sports broadcasting plays a crucial role in United States's sporting culture. It guarantees that major moments โ a World Cup final, an Olympic medal race, a national team qualifier โ remain visible to every household, regardless of household income or subscription status.
These broadcasters carry live sport free of charge in United States โ no subscription required. Each row lists what the channel covers.
| Broadcaster | Free? | How to watch / device | Sport / competition coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABC | Yes | Free over-the-air with a digital TV antenna, plus the broadcasterโs own free app on smart TV, mobile and web (cast via Chromecast/AirPlay) | NBA (Basketball), NHL (Ice Hockey) |
Rights data updated .
Public and commercial broadcasters such as ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and The CW preserve this access by holding free-to-air rights to events of national interest, often through statutory protections that ring-fence crown-jewel competitions.
Whether you're a casual viewer who tunes in once a year for a final, a die-hard supporter following every fixture, or a young fan discovering a new sport for the first time, free-to-air coverage keeps everyone connected to the action and helps grow the next generation of athletes and supporters.