Local fans of Wisconsin sports need FanDuel Sports Wisconsin (previously Bally Sports Wisconsin). It isn’t widely available from streaming services but there are good options that I discuss below.
In a hurry? There are only two live TV streaming service choices for streaming FanDuel Sports Wisconsin, but they are both excellent:
- Fubo: Get FanDuel Sports Wisconsin as part of its 150+-channel base plan starting at just $91.98/month after a free trial.
- DIRECTV STREAM: Comes with 125+ top channels including FanDuel Sports Wisconsin for $114.99/month after a 5-day free trial.
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Streaming FanDuel Sports Wisconsin
There are only two options to stream FanDuel Sports Wisconsin (previously part of the Bally Sports Network). However, later on, I’ll cover a few ways to help you watch FDSN WI programs without this service.
FanDuel Sports Wisconsin DTC Service
Note: the FanDuel Sports Network streaming service has secured rights for the games of all covered NBA and NHL teams. But it has not secured rights to most MLB team games. Make sure that your teams will be available before signing up.
FanDuel Sports offers its own direct-to-consumer streaming service, FanDuel Sports Network. Subscribers in its market get FanDuel Sports Wisconsin for $19.99/month or $189.99/year. If you qualify for a second channel, you can add it for a total of $25.99/month.
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Streaming Extras
Regardless of what streaming devices you use, it is almost certainly supported by Fubo, DIRECTV STREAM, and FanDuel. This includes Android TV-based smart TVs; all the major stick devices Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, and Roku; and mobile devices with iOS and Android. The Xbox One gaming system and other smart TVs are also suppored by Fubo and FanDuel.
You can stream on unlimited simultaneous devices with DIRECTV STREAM. Fubo is practically the same but does have a 10 device limit. FanDuel offers just 2.
Unlimited cloud storage comes with Fubo and DIRECTV STREAM. FanDuel offers no DVR.
FanDuel Sports Wisconsin Alternatives
If you don’t live in the FanDuel Sports Wisconsin coverage area or you don’t want to pay the relatively steep cost to get it, you have some other options for watching Wisconsin-based sports.
If you are a Brewers (MLB) or Bucks (NBA) fan, you can get access to all their games through MLB.TV ($24.99/month) or NBA League Pass ($14.99/month). Both of these have cheaper full-season rates.
A less appealing choice is to restrict yourself to nationally televised games. In this case, general streaming services like Hulu + Live TV or Sling TV will work well.
Details of FanDuel Sports Wisconsin
FanDuel Sports Wisconsin (formerly Bally Sports Wisconsin) is a regional sports network. It is available throughout the state of Wisconsin. It is also available to viewers throughout Minnesota, northwest Iowa, and parts of Michigan and Illinois.
The focus of the channel is the broadcasting of live games played by the Milwaukee Brewers (MLB) and Milwaukee Bucks (NBA). But there is also some coverage of the Minnesota Wild (NHL).
In the event that more than one team plays at the same time, one of the games may be shown on FanDuel Sports Wisconsin Extra.
You’ll typically see NCAA Division I sports from the Wisconsin Badgers and Marquette Golden Eagles. There is also niche programming such as the World Poker Tour and AU softball.
FanDuel Sports Wisconsin also shows some content related to the Green Bay Packers, but no games.
Finally, multiple Wisconsin high school state athletic tournaments can be found on this network.
Our Choice
FanDuel Sports Wisconsin is the primary television home of the Milwaukee Brewers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Wisconsin Badgers. If you live locally, you really need it. My top choice for streaming it is Fubo. Fubo allows you to try out its service with a free trial.
FAQs
What is the cheapest way to stream FanDuel Sports Wisconsin?
The cheapest way to get FanDuel Sports Wisconsin is to sign up for FanDuel Sports Network direct-to-consumer service. It costs $19.99/mo or $189.99/yr. You are probably still better off subscribing to Fubo or DIRECTV STREAM, however. Not only do they provide all the national channels and local network affiliates, but they provide the only way to watch postseason games.
For viewers outside the Wisconsin area, there are other options. If you are only interested in the Brewers, it may work to get MLB.TV for $24.99 per month. And if you are focused on the Bucks, try NBA League Pass for $14.99 per month.
Does Hulu allow me to watch FanDuel Sports Wisconsin?
FanDuel Sports Wisconsin (any all other FanDuel Sports channels) are unavailable from Hulu + Live TV. Currently, Fubo and DIRECTV STREAM are the only streaming services to offer the channel. Until 2020, you could also get it from YouTube TV. It is unlikely any of these services will offer FanDuel Sports in the future.
Why can’t I get FanDuel Sports Wisconsin if I’m outside its coverage area?
FanDuel Sports Wisconsin is contractually barred from operating outside of its designated coverage area. This ensures that teams in smaller markets don’t have to compete for viewers with teams that may have larger fanbases simply because they exist in larger markets. It’s also a way through which live ticket sales are encouraged.
Why are some games blacked out?
National networks routinely negotiate for exclusive broadcast rights to NHL, NBA, and MLB games. If a contest is being broadcast to a national audience, it usually means that it will be blacked out on that channel for the local audience. This is a way of encouraging local fans to sign up for FanDuel Sports Wisconsin.
Can I subscribe to FanDuel Sports Wisconsin directly?
The games that air on FanDuel Sports Wisconsin (notably, the Brewers and the Bucks) are available with the FanDuel Sports Network service. Subscriptions cost $19.99/mo or $189.99/yr ($15.83/mo). You may also get access to content from other FanDuel Sports channels like FanDuel Sports North (Wild). Note, however, that you will still need live TV channels to watch the playoffs and many regular season games.
What can I do if I’m not in FanDuel Sports Wisconsin’s coverage area?
If you are not in FanDuel Sports Wisconsin’s coverage area, you have two options. You can get a league streaming subscription like MLB.TV or NBA League Pass. Or you can satisfy yourself by watching Brewers, Bucks, and Wild games when they play on national television. This is because the channel is not allowed to operate outside of its designated geographic area.
What happened to Fox Sports Wisconsin?
When Disney acquired 21st Century Fox, it also acquired all the Fox Sports Network (FSN) properties. The US DOJ ruled that the acquisition violated antitrust laws because Disney already possessed ESPN. All the Fox Sports RSNs were sold to Diamond Sports Group (owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group and Entertainment Studios), which rebranded them as FanDuel Sports networks. So Fox Sports Wisconsin became FanDuel Sports Wisconsin.
How can I watch the Brewers’ divisional rivals?
For other National League Central teams, see these articles:
- Chicago Cubs — Marquee Sports Network
- Cincinnati Reds — FanDuel Sports Ohio / FanDuel Sports Indiana
- Pittsburgh Pirates — AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh
- St Louis Cardinals — FanDuel Sports Midwest
How can I watch the Bucks’ divisional rivals?
For other Central Division teams, see these articles:
- Chicago Bulls — NBC Sports Chicago
- Cleveland Cavaliers — FanDuel Sports Ohio
- Detroit Pistons — FanDuel Sports Detroit
- Indiana Pacers — FanDuel Sports Indiana
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My expertise in sports coverage, particularly for out-of-market games and regional sports networks, stems from years of hands-on experience as an early adopter of streaming services and my work addressing fans' viewing challenges. As a longtime cord-cutter and subscriber to multiple streaming platforms, I combine my technical knowledge with practical user experience, making me a leading expert in the field of sports streaming and entertainment technology.
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I would like to pay to be rebooked up but don’t know how
I’m not entirely sure what you mean by ‘rebooked up. Are you asking about resubscribing to your streaming service?
I have YouTube Tv but my internet server is Spectrum. I live in Wisconsin. How can I watch Brewers Baseball Games? I guess better question: Can I watch Brewers Baseball Games?
You can’t watch most games with your current set-up. If you go back to Spectrum cable, you can get Bally Sports Wisconsin. If you want to stay with streaming, you need DIRECTV STREAM’s Choice plan for $89.99/mo. All the other streaming services dropped it due to price.
You can, however, watch 8 regular-season Brewers’ games coming up (although about half of them will feature Spanish commentary). And, if the Brewers make the playoffs (which looks likely), you will be able to watch all those games.