Guide: Cheapest ways to watch soccer in the US in 2022

American fans can enjoy practically every competition on the planet and at very reasonable prices

British and European soccer fans look on with dismay and envy as their American counterparts pay cut-price fees to enjoy some of the most elite leagues on the planet. Those fans who are in on the ground floor of what is quietly becoming a soccer revolution stateside can still enjoy very reasonable prices while overall popularity for the beautiful game remains relatively low compared to that of more traditional American sports.

Unlike in the UK, where practically everyone is clamouring to watch soccer every weekend and this demand is elevating already astronomical prices, fans in the USA can pay a very small amount for the same content. Taking the Premier League as an example, a cursory glance at our EPL Price Index will show just how much Brits need to pay to enjoy every domestic league game of the season compared to what their American counterparts, and others, have to pay.

With that in mind, which American broadcasters are offering the best deals for soccer fans across the pond? Here's how you can keep costs low while enjoying as many games as possible:

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ESPN+

ESPN+ is one of the best options for watching high quality soccer. At $9.99 a month, the price is astoundingly low and for that fans can watch all three tiers of the EFL, the Bundesliga, La Liga, Eredivisie and many more top leagues from around Europe and the wider world.

When it comes to price, ESPN+ is hard to match, and the number of competitions broadcast is huge. However, it is lacking the two big boys - the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League. That is the only downside.

Nonetheless, for the price, if you're a true fan, it's certainly worth considering a subscription.

Paramount+

Staggeringly, Paramount+ is even cheaper than ESPN+ and that's even with the BIG ONE. Paramount+ is the US home of the UEFA Champions League. That alone is worth the price of admission which is only a jaw-dropping $4.99 a month. It's really hard to turn down a price that low. It's one that will make British readers wince.

Not only that but the streamer also provides live coverage of the UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League and the Italian Serie A, all for $4.99 a month, and with a 7-day free trial.

If you're a fan of the beautiful game stateside, you'd be crazy not to give it a try.

fuboTV

This list wouldn't be complete without fuboTV. The live streaming platform is gaining popularity in the US and becoming a favourite among cord cutters. fuboTV essentially allows US sport and soccer fans to watch live sports TV without cable. It has almost every major sports network on its service, and when it comes to soccer it shows matches from some of the biggest and best competitions.

With fuboTV you can watch the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, French Ligue 1, Mexican Liga MX, Turkish Super Lig and tonnes of other top leagues from around the world. They also hold the rights to international tournaments like the FIFA World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations.

Most importantly though, fuboTV is a must have for soccer fans wishing to watch the holy grail - the Premier League. During a typical EPL gameweek, 6 of the 10 matches played will be viewable on fuboTV, with the other 4 being featured on Peacock Premium - honourable mention for NBC's streamer which is also making waves in the sports live streaming space.

With the Premier League being by far the most popular soccer competition on the planet, fuboTV is an essential subscription for any American soccer fan. The only snag is the price. With plans starting from $69.99 a month, it's by far the most expensive sports streaming option on the market, and this fact is yet more evidence of the behemoth value of the EPL.

FREE options for watching top quality soccer in the US

If you're looking for something more free than cheap, have no fear - we've got you covered. Below are a couple of fantastic options for watching two of the most prestigious soccer competitions on the planet completely free, easy and legal!

Now it's totally impossible to watch the Premier League for free without breaking laws, wherever you are. It's such a protected commodity and one which fans in the states will have to pay through the nose to access like everyone else.

However, the UEFA Champions League is likely the second most popular soccer tournament in the world and US based fans can watch every UCL match of the season completely free. The same goes for the German Bundesliga - one of the top 5 most watched domestic leagues on the planet. What's more, it's totally legal to do so! Here's how:

How to watch the UEFA Champions League for FREE in the US

First, Join PureVPN - you will need to do this to access UCL for FREE via LiveScore.

- Click our link below to open an account with PureVPN for less than $2 a month!

CLICK HERE TO OPEN YOUR PUREVPN ACCOUNT

- After you've signed up for an account, add the PureVPN extension to your browser (e.g. Chrome).
- Then open the PureVPN extension (top right corner of Chrome) and login using your details.

- When the VPN opens, click "Select Country".
- Then type "Ireland" in the search bar at the top.
- Click "Ireland" and wait until it says "connected" on the screen.

- Congratulations! You are now connected to PureVPN and for all intents and purposes, you are in Ireland.

Second, join LiveScore to watch UEFA Champions League matches for FREE in the US:

If you already have a LiveScore account - skip registration, simply download/open the app or visit the website and login. Then follow the remaining instructions.

- Now you are basically in Ireland, you are entitled to watch UCL matches on LiveScore completely free.
- Head to the Livescore homepage by clicking the link below.

CLICK HERE TO GO TO LIVESCORE AND OPEN AN ACCOUNT

- From the homepage, you will see a list of matches happening that day. They are in order of popularity so the UCL matches will be at the top. They will also have a small play button next to them. This means they are available for live streaming.
- Click on the UCL match you want to watch.
- You will be redirected to that match page. At the top you'll see a box asking to "Login" or "Join Now". Click "Join Now".

- On the next page you'll be asked to provide a few details to register. Complete the registration.
- After that you will be logged in. For future reference, follow the same path but login with your details.
- Now return to the same match page as before and you'll see that the "Join Now" option is gone and there is a video box in its place.
- Hit the play button to start watching the match.

- Live streams start about 30 minutes before kick off. If you click play and nothing happens, you're too early, come back later. LiveScore show some promo videos ahead of the game starting about 30 minutes before.
- At kick off time, the match itself will begin.
- Then sit back and enjoy UCL action in all its glory, on a high quality, legal live stream.

Don't forget, you can do the exact same thing on mobile. You just need to download the PureVPN app and follow the same instructions, then download the LiveScore app and follow the same instructions, and you'll be free to enjoy UEFA Champions League action on a multitude of devices for less than the cost of a cup of coffee a month.

How to watch the Bundesliga for FREE in the US

First, follow the same steps with PureVPN as before, but this time when searching for and selecting a country to connec to, select "Brazil" instead of Ireland. Then follow the steps below to watch Bundesliga action for FREE in the US with OneFootball!

Afre you're connected to Brazil via PureVPN, join OneFootball to watch all Bundesliga matches for FREE in the US.

If you already have a OneFootball account - skip registration, simply download/open the app or visit the website and login. Then follow the remaining instructions.

• Download the OneFootball app (available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store) or visit the OneFootball website.
• You will need a OneFootball account to access live streams. Click "create a new account" and complete a short registration form.

• After creating an account, return to the app or website homepage and click "login".
• Enter your login details (email and password).
• Now you will see the OneFootball homepage.
• On the website or app, click the "Matches" tab at the top or bottom of the page (depending on what you're using).
• At the bottom of the page, you'll see "Suggested Competitions", here click on "Bundesliga".
• Then you'll see a list of upcoming Bundesliga matches, all with the "Watch" tab next to them. That's because, unlike other matches on OneFootball, these are available for free live streaming.

• Around kick off time, click on the fixture you want to watch.
• You will be redirected to the specific match page. Click "Watch" from the tabs available on the match page.
• At the top of the page, you'll see a video box. Around the time of kick off, click the play button on the video to start live streaming.
• You can even set a stream reminder and receive notifications of when the stream is going live (shortly before kick off).
• If the stream doesn't work, it's because you're too early - come back a little later.

We have a lot more information on legal soccer live streams, which we hope you will find useful.