Pittsburgh is one of the most loyal sports cities in America. The Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates command passionate fanbases — and now they can all be watched without a cable subscription. PlayMaxTV delivers every game over your internet for as low as $20/month.
Spectrum dominates cable TV in Pittsburgh, with packages covering local and national sports running $85–$115/month before internet fees. Add equipment rental and regional sports surcharges and most Pittsburgh households pay well over $150/month all-in.
The FanDuel Sports Networks (formerly SportsNet Pittsburgh / AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh) collapse in 2026 disrupted local Penguins and Pirates broadcast rights, leaving Pittsburgh cable subscribers paying full price while local sports coverage was in chaos. National broadcasts on ESPN, TNT, and FS1 became the most reliable way to watch Pittsburgh teams.
PlayMaxTV delivers every national sports broadcaster in one subscription — no cable required, no contracts, no surprises.
The Steelers play the majority of their games on CBS — the AFC's primary broadcaster — with national games on ESPN (Monday Night Football), NBC (Sunday Night Football), and NFL Network (Thursday Night Football). PlayMaxTV includes all five NFL broadcasters plus NFL RedZone, ensuring you don't miss a single Steelers snap all season long.
With SportsNet Pittsburgh gone, Penguins fans rely on national broadcasts for the bulk of their viewing. ESPN and TNT carry national Penguins games throughout the regular season and playoffs, with NHL Network providing additional coverage. PlayMaxTV covers all three broadcasters in every plan.
Pirates national games appear on ESPN, Fox, TBS, and MLB Network across the 162-game season. PlayMaxTV includes all four MLB national broadcasters — giving Pirates fans access to every nationally televised game from Opening Day through the postseason.
| Service | Monthly Cost | Local RSN | All Sports Nets | 4K | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PlayMaxTV | From $20 | N/A (RSN gone) | ✅ All nationals | ✅ Yes | ❌ None |
| Spectrum | $85–$115+ | ⚠️ In flux | ✅ Most | ⚠️ Some | ✅ 1–2 year |
| YouTube TV | $72.99 | ❌ No | ⚠️ Partial | ⚠️ Limited | ❌ None |
| Hulu Live TV | $82.99 | ❌ No | ⚠️ Partial | ❌ No | ❌ None |
| Sling TV Blue | $40 | ❌ No | ⚠️ Partial | ❌ No | ❌ None |
Yes. All five NFL national broadcasters — CBS, Fox, ESPN, NBC, NFL Network — are included in every PlayMaxTV plan, covering every Steelers game.
National broadcasts on ESPN, TNT, and NHL Network for Penguins, and ESPN, Fox, TBS, and MLB Network for Pirates remain fully accessible through PlayMaxTV.
Yes. PlayMaxTV is fully compatible with Spectrum internet, Comcast Xfinity, and all other ISPs serving the Pittsburgh area.
Yes. ACC Network, ESPN, and Fox — all included in PlayMaxTV — carry Pitt Panthers football and basketball throughout the college sports season.
Yes — 24-hour free trial, full access to all channels, no credit card required.
Three iconic franchises, one low monthly rate. PlayMaxTV delivers every nationally broadcast Pittsburgh game plus 25,000+ other channels — starting at $20/month.
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