Washington DC sports fans juggle four major pro franchises — Commanders, Capitals, Wizards, and Nationals — plus DC United in MLS. PlayMaxTV delivers all of them over your internet connection, no cable required, at a fraction of what Comcast or Cox charge.
Washington DC residents are primarily served by Comcast Xfinity and Cox Communications — two of the more expensive cable providers in the country. A sports package covering all four major DC franchises runs $95–$130/month before internet and equipment fees.
DC also lost Monumental Sports Network's broader cable distribution deal in recent years, making local Capitals and Wizards coverage harder to find on standard streaming bundles. YouTube TV and Hulu Live TV don't consistently carry the local DC sports network, leaving fans dependent on national broadcasts or expensive cable packages.
PlayMaxTV solves this by delivering every national ESPN, TNT, NBC, CBS, Fox, and NFL Network broadcast — covering all four DC franchises — over your existing internet connection at a flat monthly rate.
The Commanders are in the NFC East — one of the most-watched divisions in professional football. Their games air primarily on Fox, with national games on CBS, ESPN, NBC, and NFL Network. All five broadcasters are included in PlayMaxTV, plus NFL RedZone for Sunday coverage across the entire league.
The Capitals are a perennial playoff contender. National games appear on ESPN and TNT throughout the regular season, with NHL Network picking up additional broadcasts. PlayMaxTV covers all three, ensuring full Capitals coverage from October through the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Wizards games broadcast nationally on ESPN, TNT, and NBA TV. PlayMaxTV carries all three plus ABC for the NBA Finals — so you get every nationally televised Wizards game regardless of which network it's on.
Nationals national games appear on ESPN, Fox, TBS, and MLB Network across the 162-game season. PlayMaxTV includes all four MLB national broadcasters in every plan, giving Nationals fans complete coverage through the postseason.
MLS games air on Apple TV+ (exclusive MLS Season Pass), ESPN, and Fox Sports. PlayMaxTV carries ESPN and Fox Sports, providing DC United coverage on nationally broadcast matchups.
| Service | Monthly Cost | Local Sports Net | All Nationals | 4K | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PlayMaxTV | From $20 | ⚠️ National only | ✅ All nationals | ✅ Yes | ❌ None |
| Comcast Xfinity | $95–$130+ | ✅ Yes | ✅ Most | ⚠️ Some | ✅ 1–2 year |
| Cox Communications | $90–$125+ | ✅ Yes | ✅ Most | ⚠️ Some | ✅ 1 year |
| YouTube TV | $72.99 | ⚠️ Limited | ⚠️ Partial | ⚠️ Limited | ❌ None |
| Hulu Live TV | $82.99 | ⚠️ Limited | ⚠️ Partial | ❌ No | ❌ None |
Yes. All five NFL national broadcasters (CBS, Fox, ESPN, NBC, NFL Network) are in every PlayMaxTV plan — covering every Commanders regular season and playoff game.
Yes. ESPN and TNT carry the bulk of NHL playoff coverage, including Capitals games. Both are included in all PlayMaxTV plans.
Yes. PlayMaxTV streams over any broadband connection — Comcast Xfinity, Cox, RCN, Verizon Fios, and all other ISPs in the DC metro area.
Yes. ACC Network, ESPN, and Fox — all included in PlayMaxTV — carry ACC college sports, including Maryland Terrapins and Virginia Cavaliers.
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