What is the cheapest way to watch soccer games in the US?

A digital antenna is the cheapest. One soccer guide says an antenna costs roughly $20 and picks up local broadcast matches with no subscription. Several women's soccer options are also free. Beyond that, a bar or restaurant lets you watch without paying for any service.

Where can I watch women's soccer for free?

The NWSL's own streaming service is free and runs on Apple TV, Fire TV and Roku devices, per the official NWSL site. A free ad-supported women's sports channel also carries NWSL and other leagues. Check the league site for the current schedule.

Does Lookout Tavern show soccer?

Yes. We show most Premier League, Champions League and Liga MX matches, and MLS on request, on 50+ HDTVs and three LED walls. Doors open at 11am every day, so check the kickoff time before you come.

Can I bring my kids to watch a game at Lookout Tavern?

Yes. We are all ages until about 10pm, when the kitchen closes (Fridays and Saturdays go 21+ at 9:30pm), and we have a kids menu. On Mondays, kids 12 and under eat free with each adult meal, in the restaurant only.

What should I look for in a sports bar for soccer?

Look for plenty of large screens, seating that fits your group, a full kitchen and a clear age policy. A location close to home helps too. We have 50+ HDTVs and three LED walls, and a menu of burgers, wings, pizzas, bowls and salads.

Why is soccer on so many different services?

Rights are sold league by league, and often separately for English and Spanish broadcasts. That is why one fan may need several apps, and why a single league's games can be spread across broadcast, cable and streaming.

Watch Soccer Games in North Phoenix

The easiest way to watch a soccer game is to know which service has it, then pick a spot with a big screen and good food. Rights in the US are split across many services, so no single subscription covers everything. At home, that means a few apps and an antenna. Out for the day, it means a place with plenty of TVs, room for the family and a menu that lasts through extra time. We are Lookout Tavern, a family-owned sports bar and restaurant at 9th Street & Greenway Parkway in North Phoenix. This guide covers both ways to watch, including women’s soccer and other women’s sports.

TL;DR

Soccer rights are split by league. MLS, the Premier League, Bundesliga, NWSL and the World Cup are on different services, so check the listing before kickoff.
A digital antenna costs roughly $20 and picks up local broadcast matches with no subscription.
Several women’s soccer options are free, including the NWSL’s own streaming service and a free ad-supported women’s sports channel.
A sports bar gives you the big screens, the crowd and a kitchen. We have 50+ HDTVs and three LED walls at 9th Street & Greenway.
We are all ages until about 10pm, when the kitchen closes, so you can bring the kids to a match.

Why soccer is harder to find than other sports
The main ways to watch soccer at home
How to watch women’s soccer and women’s sports
Why a sports bar beats the couch for big matches
What to look for in a place to watch soccer
What we offer at Lookout Tavern
Watching with the family
A match day plan for North Phoenix
Come watch with us
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Why soccer is harder to find than other sports

In the US, one league can be on one service while the next league over is somewhere else entirely. Add the English and Spanish language rights, which are often sold to different companies, and a simple question like “where is the game?” takes a few minutes of searching.

That is the main reason fans head to a sports bar for the big ones. You do not need five subscriptions. You show up, find a screen and watch with other people.

Still, plenty of fans like to watch at home, and there are good ways to do it. Here is how the main options work.

The main ways to watch soccer at home

A professional guide to watching soccer on TV sorts the options into three groups: streaming services, cable or live-TV bundles, and free options such as an over-the-air antenna. Here is how each one works in practice.

Streaming subscriptions by league

Streaming is the most common route now. Each league has a home, and the homes change as contracts are renewed. The same guide lists separate streaming services for MLS, UEFA competitions, the Premier League and La Liga.

For MLS, a subscription covers every regular-season match, playoff game and tournament match. One guide to pro soccer lists it at $12.99 a month or $99 a year, with no blackouts, as of July 2026. Prices change, so check the official page before you sign up.

For the Premier League, the league's US rights holder says all 380 games will be shown live in the US for the 2026-27 season. They are split across broadcast, cable and streaming. For the Bundesliga, more than 100 games a season are streamed live, with more than 30 in English on a cable channel.

A tip if you are new to the sport: pick one league you want to follow. Subscribe for that league only. Add another when you have a reason to.

Live-TV bundles

Live-TV services bundle many channels in one monthly price. The cable guide above recommends one such bundle at $88.99 to $99.99 a month, as of May 2026, because it includes sports channels and local broadcast stations. That is a lot to pay if you only watch a few matches a month. It makes more sense if you also watch football, basketball and other sports.

A digital antenna

This is the cheapest route. A soccer streaming guide says a digital antenna that costs roughly $20 can pick up local broadcast signals, including Spanish-language and major network stations. That can give you Liga MX, select Premier League matches and the 2026 World Cup with no internet and no subscription.

Antenna reception depends on where you live and how your home is built. Place it near a window and run a channel scan.

Finding the game

Before each match day, search for the team and the competition name plus “how to watch.” Look for the language too. English and Spanish rights are often held by different companies, so the same match can be on two different services.

For live scores while you watch, live football scores pages show lineups, minute-by-minute stats and coverage of more than 200 competitions. They are handy on a second screen when a match is on and you want to follow another one.

How to watch women’s soccer and women’s sports

Women’s sports are easier to find than they were a few years ago, and a good share of it is free.

The NWSL has a wide spread. According to a 2026 NWSL viewing guide, games in 2026 air across broadcast, cable and streaming. One free streaming service carries 57 live matches. The same guide says the 2026 regular season runs from March 13 to November 1, so the league plays through spring, summer and into fall. The playoffs and championship follow.

The league’s own streaming service is free. The official NWSL site says it is available on Apple TV, Fire TV and Roku devices. It carries live games, recaps and highlights. The league has also run a set of Sunday night matches on a free streaming channel with no subscription, and says more Sunday night matches are coming in 2027.

For other women’s sports, the picture is similar. The same cable guide notes that a free, ad-supported women’s sports channel runs 24/7, with NWSL, LPGA and other sports. A broadcast partnership announcement lists the places you can find it, including Roku and several free streaming apps. You can watch on devices you already own.

For basketball, a guide to watching the WNBA lists an out-of-market package at $14.99 a month or $39.99 a year, with more than 200 games per season. It also notes that a free-to-stream channel carries Friday night WNBA games and Saturday night NWSL matches.

Looking ahead, the same soccer guide says the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup will be on a streaming service. Watch the official listings as that tournament gets closer.

Why a sports bar beats the couch for big matches

A match is better with other people. When a goal goes in at a bar, a whole crowd reacts at once. You also skip the setup. No antenna scan, no app login and no hunting for the right service.

A few other reasons fans pick a bar over home:

Screens. Many TVs mean you can see the game from wherever you sit. You can also catch a second match.
Food. Nobody has to cook during a 90-minute match, plus stoppage time.
Company. You can watch with friends, family or a crowd of strangers who care about the same team.
Timing. Early matches are easier when brunch is on the table.

The flip side is that soccer kicks off at odd hours. Some matches start in the morning, and some tournament games start late in the day. Check the kickoff time, then plan the meal around it.

What to look for in a place to watch soccer

Not every bar is set up the same way. Here is a short checklist to use before you pick.

1. Enough screens, and big ones. You want a clear view of the match from your table. A place with lots of TVs and large wall displays gives you more choice about where to sit.

2. Seating that fits your group. Families, big groups and small groups all need different things. If you have a crowd, ask whether you can reserve a table.

3. A real kitchen. A match can run two hours or more. You will want a menu with more than snacks. Look for burgers, wings, pizza, salads and a kids menu.

4. Age policy. Some places turn 21+ early in the evening. Ask what time kids need to head out.

5. Sound. A good place lets you hear the match, or at least follow it easily with captions or subtitles on screen.

6. Easy parking and a simple location. Pick a spot you can reach without a long drive, especially on a weekend.

The same logic holds at stadiums. If you plan to attend a match in person, U.S. Soccer’s fan FAQ says to read the match guide, which is usually posted about two weeks before and covers gates, parking, prohibited items and bag policy. Gates generally open 90 minutes before the start. A sports bar has none of that to plan around.

What we offer at Lookout Tavern

We opened in 2017 at 830 E Greenway Pkwy #100, at 9th Street & Greenway Parkway in North Phoenix. If you live in Moon Valley or anywhere around North Phoenix, we are a short drive away.

Here is what matters to a soccer fan:

50+ HDTVs and three LED walls. Lots of screens means lots of places to sit and watch.
Soccer and more. We show most Premier League, Champions League and Liga MX matches, and MLS on request. We also show NFL Sunday Ticket with every game, every UFC event and college football. Our sports page has the details.
A full kitchen. Double smash burgers, chicken wings, tavern pizzas, tavern bowls, sandwiches, salads, fries and a kids menu. Wings run $13.99 to $19.99. See the whole menu.
Happy hour, lunch specials and weekend brunch. Doors open at 11am every day, so these line up with a midday or afternoon match.
All ages until about 10pm, when the kitchen closes. Fridays and Saturdays go 21+ at 9:30pm.
Kids Eat Free Mondays. Kids 12 and under eat free with each adult meal, in the restaurant only. See the details.

If you are looking for more, our guides cover sports bars with food and family restaurants in North Phoenix.

Watching with the family

Soccer is a good sport for kids. The action is steady, the games have a clear start and finish, and many kids already play. A bar that welcomes families makes it easy.

A few tips for a smooth match with children:

Pick a table early. Arrive a bit before kickoff and get a seat with a clear view of a screen.
Order for the kids first. A kids menu and some fries keep everyone happy while the first half settles in.
Plan around the clock. We are all ages until about 10pm, when the kitchen closes, and Fridays and Saturdays go 21+ at 9:30pm, so late matches may end after kids need to leave. Check the kickoff before you go.
Make it a routine. On Mondays, kids 12 and under eat free with each adult meal, so it can be your regular family night.

If you want to bring the match to your own place, our group catering is an easy way to feed a watch party.

A match day plan for North Phoenix

Here is a simple way to put it together.

Find the match. Search the team and competition, and note the kickoff time in Arizona time.
Pick your spot. Home with an antenna or a subscription, or out with a crowd.
Plan the meal. For a weekend match around midday, think brunch. For a lunch kickoff, look at lunch specials. For an evening match, happy hour into dinner.
Save a table if you like. You can reserve a table online or by phone.
Bring friends or family. Soccer is more fun when you share it.

For women’s matches, the same plan applies. Check the listing, pick the day and make it a group event. A friends-and-family table works well for an afternoon NWSL game.

Come watch with us

Lookout Tavern is set up for game days. We have 50+ HDTVs and three LED walls, a full kitchen and a family-friendly dining room until about 10pm, when the kitchen closes. If you are in North Phoenix or Moon Valley and want a place to watch a match with good food, stop by 9th Street & Greenway.

Looking at the menu first? Start with our burgers, wings, pizzas and bowls, or reserve a table for your group.

Where to Watch Soccer Games in North Phoenix and at Home