Cox Communications charges Phoenix residents $120–$160/month for cable packages full of channels nobody watches. PlayMaxTV delivers Suns, Cardinals, Diamondbacks, Phoenix Mercury, NASCAR, and 25,000+ channels for $20/month. Free 24-hour trial. No contract. No Cox.
The Phoenix metro area is one of the most sports-rich markets in the Sun Belt. PlayMaxTV covers every game without a cable contract.
The Suns play on Bally Sports Arizona (now Arizona Sports Network) and ESPN. PlayMaxTV carries both. Catch every regular-season game and every playoff run without blacking out a single tip-off.
Watch Suns highlights and game previews on the NBA's official YouTube channel — then stream the live game on PlayMaxTV.
Cardinals games air on FOX, CBS, ESPN, and NFL Network depending on the week. PlayMaxTV includes all of them — plus NFL RedZone so you never miss a touchdown across the league. No Sunday Ticket surcharge.
The Arizona Cardinals' official YouTube channel posts weekly previews, press conferences, and highlights. Stream the live games here.
The D-backs air on Arizona Sports Network (local) and ESPN/FS1 nationally. PlayMaxTV delivers the full 162-game regular season plus postseason coverage.
Check out MLB's official YouTube channel for game recaps, then catch live games on PlayMaxTV all season long.
The Mercury are one of the most storied WNBA franchises. Games air on ESPN, CBS Sports Network, and NBA TV — all included in PlayMaxTV.
Phoenix Raceway hosts two NASCAR Cup Series weekends per year — including the penultimate race of the championship. NASCAR airs on FOX, FS1, NBC, and USA Network — every one of them on PlayMaxTV.
For race previews and highlights, visit the NASCAR official YouTube channel.
Arizona State and University of Arizona compete in the Big 12. Their football, basketball, and baseball games air on ESPN, ESPN2, FS1, and the Pac-12 Network — all on PlayMaxTV.
PlayMaxTV includes all major Phoenix broadcast channels and national sports networks out of the box.
| Channel | What you watch | On PlayMaxTV |
|---|---|---|
| KTVK Channel 3 (ABC) | Local news, NFL, NBA | ✅ Yes |
| KNXV Channel 15 (ABC) | Local news, ABC Sports | ✅ Yes |
| KSAZ Channel 10 (FOX) | Local news, NFL on FOX | ✅ Yes |
| KPHO Channel 5 (CBS) | Local news, NFL on CBS | ✅ Yes |
| Arizona Sports Network | Suns, D-backs, Mercury | ✅ Yes |
| ESPN / ESPN2 | NFL, NBA, College sports | ✅ Yes |
| NFL Network / RedZone | NFL all week + Sunday | ✅ Yes |
| FS1 / FOX Sports 2 | NASCAR, MLB, College | ✅ Yes |
| NBA TV | Suns, league games | ✅ Yes |
| CBS Sports Network | WNBA, college, boxing | ✅ Yes |
Cox is the dominant cable provider in Phoenix. Here is how the bills compare for a sports fan who just wants to watch their teams.
| Feature | Cox Cable Phoenix | PlayMaxTV |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $120–$165/month | From $20/month |
| Contract required | 1–2 year contract | No contract |
| Installation fee | $75–$100 | None |
| Equipment rental | $10–$20/month | None |
| Local Phoenix channels | Yes | Yes |
| Suns / Cardinals / D-backs | Yes (with sports tier) | Yes — included |
| NFL RedZone | $11/month add-on | Included |
| Annual savings | — | $1,000–$1,700/year |
Setup takes under 15 minutes. No technician visit, no waiting for a Cox installer.
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All plans include 25,000+ channels, 4K Ultra HD streams, and full Phoenix sports coverage. No hidden fees.
Yes. PlayMaxTV carries Arizona Sports Network (the local Suns broadcast) plus ESPN and TNT for nationally televised games. No blackouts on locally broadcast games.
Yes. PlayMaxTV streams over any internet connection. Cox, CenturyLink, T-Mobile Home Internet, and Starlink all work fine. You only need 25 Mbps for 4K.
Yes. NFL RedZone is included in all PlayMaxTV plans at no extra charge. Cox charges $11/month as an add-on.
Yes. Sign up at playmaxtv.com for a free 24-hour trial. No credit card required. Full channel access from the moment you activate.
Yes. Cardinals preseason games that air on local channels (KSAZ, KNXV) and NFL Network are included in PlayMaxTV.
Bally Sports rebranded to Arizona Sports Network after Diamond Sports Group's bankruptcy restructuring. PlayMaxTV carries the channel under its current name.
Phoenix residents are saving $1,200–$1,700 per year by switching from Cox to PlayMaxTV. Same Suns, same Cardinals, same D-backs — a fraction of the price.
The free trial is 24 hours, full access, zero credit card risk. Most Phoenix residents are streaming within 15 minutes of signing up.
PlayMaxTV is a legal IPTV service. We do not host, store, or distribute copyrighted content. Article last updated: May 25, 2026.