Check the Paramount Plus app or website directly

The fastest way to know whether a specific game is on Paramount Plus is to search for it in the app or on the website. Open Paramount Plus, tap or click the search icon, type the sport and team name or event name, and see what comes back. If the game appears in the results, it is available to stream — either live or on demand, depending on the broadcast schedule.

Paramount Plus carries NFL games on Thursday nights, college football, college basketball, and some UEFA Champions League matches. The exact games change week to week and season to season, so searching is more reliable than remembering what the service usually shows. If nothing appears when you search, the game is not on Paramount Plus that day.

Key Takeaways

  • Search the Paramount Plus app or website by sport name and team to see if a specific game is streaming live or on demand.
  • Paramount Plus carries Thursday Night Football, college football, college basketball, and UEFA Champions League matches, but not every game in those categories.
  • The Paramount Plus schedule changes weekly, so checking the app is more accurate than relying on what the service showed last week.
  • If a game is not on Paramount Plus, check your local cable provider, ESPN Plus, or the league's own streaming service for alternatives.

Look at the Paramount Plus schedule page

Paramount Plus publishes an upcoming schedule showing which games will stream in the coming days and weeks. On the website, look for a "Sports" or "Live" section that lists upcoming events with dates and times. This page updates regularly and shows both live broadcasts and on-demand replays that have already aired.

The schedule page is useful if you know when a game is happening and want to confirm Paramount Plus has it, or if you want to browse what sports content is coming up. However, if you are looking for a specific game that may or may not be on the service, searching by team or sport name is usually faster than scrolling through the schedule.

Understand what sports Paramount Plus actually streams

Paramount Plus does not carry every game in every sport. The service has rights to specific broadcasts, not entire leagues. For NFL, Paramount Plus streams Thursday Night Football games — not Monday night, Sunday afternoon, or Sunday night games. For college sports, the service carries some college football and college basketball games, but not all of them.

UEFA Champions League matches are available on Paramount Plus, but only certain matches depending on the broadcast rights for your region. If you are looking for a game in a sport Paramount Plus does not carry at all — such as NBA, NHL, or MLB — you will not find it on the service no matter which game you search for. Knowing which sports the service covers narrows down where to look.

Check your cable provider if you have a Paramount Plus bundle

If you have Paramount Plus through a cable or satellite provider like Comcast, Charter, or DirecTV, some games may be available through your provider's app or on-demand service even if they are not on the standalone Paramount Plus app. Log into your cable provider's streaming app and search for the game there as well.

This matters because some broadcast rights are split between streaming services and traditional cable. A game might air on CBS through your cable box but also stream on Paramount Plus, or it might be cable-only. Checking both places ensures you have found every option available to you.

Look for the game on other streaming services if it is not on Paramount Plus

If a game is not on Paramount Plus, the next place to check depends on the sport. NFL games on Monday and Sunday usually stream on ESPN Plus or the NFL's own app. College football and basketball games often appear on ESPN Plus, the ACC Network, the Big Ten Network, or the Pac-12 Network apps. NBA games are on ESPN Plus or the NBA app. MLB games are on MLB.TV or ESPN Plus.

Many games are also broadcast on traditional cable channels like ESPN, Fox, or NBC, which you can watch through your cable provider or through those networks' apps if you have a cable login. League websites and apps often have their own schedules showing which platform is carrying each game, so checking the official NFL, college sports, or league website can save time.

Set up notifications for games you want to watch

If you follow a specific team, the Paramount Plus app allows you to add that team to your watchlist or favorites. The app will then notify you when games involving that team are coming to the service. This is helpful if you want to know automatically rather than checking the schedule or searching every time.

You can also turn on notifications in the Paramount Plus app settings for live sports in general, so you receive alerts when any live game is about to start. This feature varies by device and app version, so check your notification settings within Paramount Plus to see what options are available on your phone, tablet, or streaming device.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I watch NFL games on Paramount Plus?

Yes, but only Thursday Night Football games. Paramount Plus does not carry Monday Night Football, Sunday afternoon games, or Sunday Night Football. Search the app for the specific game to confirm it is available before game time.

Does Paramount Plus show college football and basketball?

Paramount Plus carries some college football and college basketball games, but not all of them. The service has broadcast rights to certain matchups and conferences. Search for the specific game in the app to see if it is streaming.

What if the game I want is not on Paramount Plus?

Check ESPN Plus, the league's official app, or your cable provider's streaming service. Most games are available somewhere, but the platform depends on which network bought the broadcast rights for that particular matchup.

Can I watch replays of games on Paramount Plus?

Yes. Many games remain available on demand after they air live. Search for the game in the app, and if it is part of Paramount Plus's sports library, you can watch the replay even if you missed the live broadcast.

Do I need a cable login to watch games on Paramount Plus?

No. A Paramount Plus subscription is all you need to watch games on the app or website. You do not need a cable login, though some games may also be available through your cable provider's app if you have one.