Watch Bally Sports West (BSW) Live Without Cable in 2024

You won’t find Bally Sports West (BSW) on popular streaming options like YouTube TV, or Hulu Live TV. But you can still easily stream Los Angeles Angels and Kings games without cable. DIRECTV STREAM and Fubo offer cable-free plans, and a third option is coming soon.

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Los Angeles Angels and Los Angeles Kings fans can stream Bally Sports West (BSW channel) on DIRECTV STREAM, and Fubo. According to the Bally Sports website, Bally Sports+ is not an option for the 2024 season.

How to Watch Bally Sports West Without Cable

Your choices for watching Bally Sports West are growing. In 2024, Amazon is expected to take a minority stake in Diamond Sports. The deal will result in Amazon adding Bally Regional Sports Networks (RSN) to Amazon Prime as an extra option.

You can currently stream Bally Sports West without cable on DIRECTV STREAM, or Fubo. Formerly known as FOX Sports West, BSW network shows live games for Los Angeles teams like the Angels and Kings. 

The Angels are expected to play in approximately 156 games this season with all of its home games on the BSW channel.

ServiceFree TrialMonthly PriceKey Channels
DIRECTV STREAM5 days$108.99Bally Sports West, ESPN, TNT, TBS, local channels
Fubo7 days$79.99Bally Sports West, ESPN, FS1, NBA TV, NFL Network

Fans and cord-cutters can get BSW network through live TV streaming services for MLB, NBA, and NHL action. You can sign up for these streaming services on a month-to-month basis with no long-term commitments. 

Streaming live sports has expanded since a few years ago. DIRECTV STREAM isn’t the only service now. 2023 marked the first year that Fubo began carrying Bally Sports RSNs. 

Assuming the Amazon-Diamond partnership gets the approval of a bankruptcy judge, Bally Sports should become easier to get for cord-cutting Angels and Kings fans. 

Devices like Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast with Google TV, and many Smart TVs support watching BSW without a cable plan. You can also stream on iOS and Android tablets and phones.

Fubo and DIRECTV STREAM offer cable sports channels like ESPN, ESPN2, NBA TV, and Big Ten Network

Bally Sports West covers Southern California, Las Vegas Valley, and Hawaii. To watch, you must be in Bally Sports West’s home market.

DIRECTV STREAM: Watch Bally Sports West Without Cable

DIRECTV STREAM (previously AT&T TV) offers ESPN, TNT, TBS, truTV, and local networks like NBC. The Choice plan provides over 105 channels at $99.99 per month with unlimited Cloud DVR for recording shows and sports. No need for a cable box, and no extra fees for regional sports networks.

DIRECTV STREAM is different compared to its satellite sibling and even over traditional cable TV bundles. You can sign up and cancel online whenever you want. 

You can try any DIRECTV STREAM plan with a 5-day trial at no cost. The Choice package includes many sports channels, such as SEC Network, NBA TV, and MLB Network.

Your local ABC, CBS, FOX, Telemundo, and Univision channels come with it. You also have major cable channels like HGTV and History. DIRECTV STREAM is compatible with Roku, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Samsung Smart TVs. Stream on iOS gadgets like iPhones and iPads.

Subscribers can watch on an unlimited number of screens, and have no cap on their recordings stored within their Cloud DVR.

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PLANPRICECHANNELS
Entertainment$79.99/month75+
Choice$108.99/month105+
Ultimate$119.99/month140+
Premier$164.99/month150+
Device support: Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Chromecast with Google TV along with Smart TVs by Samsung, Sony Bravia

Fubo: Stream Bally Sports West Live

Fubo’s Pro plan features over 202 channels, including Bally Sports West. This plan has a wide selection of regional and national sports networks for basketball and baseball enthusiasts. 

RSNs from Bally Sports, NBC Sports, and NESN are accessible to local viewers.

With Fubo, you gain access to ESPN, FS1, FOX, NBA TV, NFL Network, ACC Network, and Big Ten Network. The service costs $79.99 per month, allowing streaming on up to 10 screens simultaneously. Fubo charges a regional sports fee of $11.99 for one network and $14.99 for two in your area.

You can check Fubo’s channel lineup in your location before subscribing. Besides sports, Fubo includes channels like Discovery, FX, Paramount Network, USA Network, and Hallmark Channel. Subscribers get 1,000 hours of Cloud DVR for replaying games and catching up on favorite TV shows.

Elite plan members receive 56 extra channels (Fubo Extra add-on) and 11 news channels. You can stream select games in upscaled 4K on FS1 and FOX. Fubo offers a vast on-demand library for movies and TV shows.

Fubo is compatible with Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, and Android TV. It also works on Samsung Smart TVs, Vizio SmartCast TVs, Hisense, and other TVs with Google TV or Android TV. Xbox console users can stream Fubo too.

Try Fubo with a 7-day free trial. New Fubo Pro and Elite users get $20 off in the first month.

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PLANPRICECHANNELS
Pro$79.99/month202
Elite $89.99/month269
Device support: Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast with Google TV, Xbox One, along with Smart TVs by Hisense, Samsung, LG, Sony Bravia and VIZIO SmartCast TV. Android, iPhones and iPads with current iOS.

Local Channels with BSW

Bally Sports West is available in three TV markets: Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Hawaii. 

By subscribing to Fubo or DIRECTV STREAM, you might get major broadcasters like ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX in these areas. Aside from the main stations, you might also get important sub-channels that broadcast local sports.

These channels sometimes air live games for the Los Angeles Angels and Kings, depending on their broadcast schedule.

In the Los Angeles market, you can access:

  • ABC (KABC-TV)
  • NBC (KNBC-TV)
  • CBS (KCBS-TV)
  • FOX (KTTV)

In the Las Vegas market, the channels include:

  • ABC (KTNV-TV)
  • NBC (KSNV-TV)
  • CBS (KLAS-TV)
  • FOX (KVVU-TV)

For viewers in Hawaii, the available channels are:

  • ABC (KITV)
  • NBC (KHNL)
  • CBS (KGMB)
  • FOX (KHON)

Note: Channel lineups can always change. It’s best to check with DIRECTV STREAM, and Fubo to make sure the service has the local channels you want before signing up online. 

ESPN Plus for out-of-market Los Angeles Kings, and Angels fans

ESPN+ is a great pick for streaming Los Angeles Kings and Angels games if you live outside of the team’s home TV market.

At $10.99 per month, ESPN+ is an affordable option for MLB and NHL fans.

ESPN+ streams over 1,000 out-of-market NHL games, part of the ESPN+ Power Play package. Some of these games are not on local or national TV.

ESPN+ isn’t just for hockey; it includes daily MLB games during the regular season that is part of the national broadcast schedule. Local blackout restrictions do apply, but ESPN Plus is useful for catching some Angeles games if you live outside of the L.A. market.  

UFC, college sports, and soccer, featuring La Liga and Bundesliga are some of the other live sports available on the service. The platform offers college football and baseball as well.

ESPN+ is compatible with many devices. You can stream on smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, PlayStation, and Roku.  

Frequently Asked Questions on Streaming Bally Sports West

How can I stream Bally Sports West?


You can subscribe to a live TV streaming service like DIRECTV STREAM or Fubo to watch Bally Sports West without cable. DIRECTV STREAM and Fubo offer Bally Sports West for local viewers.  

Is Bally Sports West available on YouTube TV?


No, YouTube TV does not offer Bally Sports West. However, it streams live games of local teams on networks such as FS1, ESPN, and FOX.

Can I watch Bally Sports West on Hulu?


Hulu Live TV does not carry Bally Sports West or other Bally Sports channels. But, it offers over 75 live TV channels, including ESPN and local broadcast networks, covering MLB, NHL, and NBA.

Does Sling TV carry Bally Sports West?


Sling TV lacks regional sports networks, including Bally Sports West. It does provide national sports networks with MLB, NHL, NBA, and college football.

Is there a Bally Sports West app?


Yes, the Bally Sports app allows DIRECTV STREAM and cable subscribers to watch Bally Sports West. The app is on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV, and Google Chromecast. Visit ballysports.com for web streaming.

Is Bally Sports West free?


Bally Sports West is not free. DIRECTV STREAM offers a 5-day trial, and Fubo provides a 7-day trial that includes Bally Sports West.

Is Bally Sports West on Amazon Prime?

So far, Bally Sports West is not available on Amazon Prime. However, Amazon has agreed to take a minority stake in Diamond Sports Group, owner of Bally RSNs. The deal will eventually allow Amazon Prime subscribers to add Bally Sports West for an additional monthly fee. No pricing or launch date has been announced. 

Can I watch Bally Sports West outside of Southern California, Las Vegas, and Hawaii?

You cannot watch Bally Sports West outside its primary coverage areas of Southern California, Las Vegas, and Hawaii. Bally Sports West is available to viewers within its designated market areas. 

How to stream Bally Sports West on Roku without cable?

To watch Bally Sports West on Roku or other streaming devices, follow these steps:

  1. Sign up online for Fubo, or DIRECTV STREAM.
  2. Go to the ‘Streaming Channels’ section on your Roku menu.
  3. Search for the Fubo or DIRECTV STREAM app and add it to your channel list.
  4. Open the app and log in with your subscription credentials.

Note: You must live in the local TV market for Bally Sports West to have the BSW channel included in your lineup.

How do I get Bally Sports West?

Fubo carries Bally Sports West, with a Pro plan at $79.99 per month plus regional sports fees. DIRECTV STREAM’s Choice plan is $108.99 per month with over 105 channels.

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