Louisville Cardinals Without Cable: Where to Watch All Their Games Online

As a viewer of both the Louisville Cardinals basketball programs, I’ve seen the stark contrast between their paths: the women’s exemplary decade of dominance stands in sharp relief against the men’s current struggles through a difficult rebuilding phase. I have all the information below on how to watch both teams.

In a hurry? If you just want to start watching the Cardinals, these streaming services provide all you need to watch most games:

• Fubo: Base plan with 150+ channels includes 50+ sports channels. Fubo allows you to try out its service with a free trial.
• DIRECTV STREAM: Get all you expect from cable with this 90+-channel package. A 5-day free trial is now available for DIRECTV STREAM.
• Hulu + Live TV: Full entertainment service with 95+ live TV channels in addition to the Hulu on-demand library, ESPN+, and Disney+. Try the Hulu Live free 3-day trial.

Currently a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), Louisville has also played in the Big East, the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC), and Conference USA throughout its history.

Where to Watch the Louisville Cardinals

University of Louisville hoops are normally shown on ESPN-affiliated channels. Men’s games are generally shown on ESPN, ESPN2, and ACC Network (also ACC Network Extra). Occasionally, games will appear elsewhere, such as on The CW.

The women’s games are shown on mostly the same channels: ESPN, ESPN2, ACCN, and ACCNX. But some games appear only via streaming. These are provided through the FloSports channel FloHoops as well as ESPN+.

How to Stream Louisville Cardinal Games

There are many options for watching the Cards without cable or satellite.

Service	Price	Channels	LSU Channels	Reviews
	$79.99/month	150+	CW, ESPN/2, ACCN	Fubo
	$114.99/month	125+	CW, ESPN/2, ACCN	DIRECTV
	$82.99/month	95+	CW, ESPN/2, ACCN, ESPN+	Hulu
	$82.99/month	100+	CW, ESPN/2, ACCN	YouTube
	$45.99/month	30+	ESPN/2, ACCN	Sling
	$10.99/month	N/A	ESPN+	ESPN+

Streaming Features

A cloud DVR comes standard with all the live TV streaming services listed above. Generally, they are unlimited but Sling TV limits you to 50 hours.

Sling TV only allows you to stream on a single device at a time (understandable given that it is the cheapest option to get ESPN). All the other streaming services allow multiple simultaneous streams. Generally, that means 2-3 but Fubo offers up to 10 and DIRECTV STREAM is unlimited.

These streaming services have apps for most devices. The following devices are supported by every service: Amazon Fire TV, Android mobile, Android TV smart TVs, Apple TV, Chromecast, iOS mobile devices, Roku, and Samsung smart TVs. If you have another smart TV or gaming console, check because many services do support them.

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Louisville Basketball

Louisville started its basketball program relatively late, in 1911. And there wasn’t much to it for a long time. But after it got going, it was impressive.

Louisville Cardinals Men’s Basketball

The Louisville men’s basketball program matured starting in 1944 with the hire of Bernard “Peck” Hickman as head coach. He stayed with the team through 1967 and garnered a 443–183 (71%) record. Under him, the team reached the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 three times and the Final Four once.

Denny Crum was the next long-term head coach, leading the team for three decades starting in 1971. Under him, the Cardinals won two NCAA Tournaments in 1980 and 1986. After him, Rick Pitino had great success leading to an NCAA Tournament win in 2013, but this period was tarnished by a much-publicized escort sex scandal.

The last couple of years have seen the Cardinals in a period of rebuilding. The 2022-23 season was particularly bad under new head coach Kenny Payne and he was replaced by Pat Kelsey. They are doing better but still not well.

Louisville Cardinals Women’s Basketball

Louisville did not build a women’s basketball team until 1975, but they were strong from the start. They saw their first conference tournament championship in 1980 and first NCAA tournament appearance in 1983. And they made the Final Four just last year.

They are not considered as strong this year, but they are still just inside the top-25 rankings in the NCAA and have a decent shot at March Madness.

They are currently coached by Jeff Walz. He’s held the position since 2007. Through the 2023-24 season, the Cardinals’ record is 214-68 (overall, 75.9%).

Our Choice

After testing all the options, Fubo came out on top for watching Louisville Cardinals games. It’s got all the must-have channels – ACC Network, ESPN, and ESPN2 – so you won’t miss a game. The streaming is smooth and reliable, with no annoying lag or buffering. The cloud DVR is a big plus, letting you record games and watch whenever it suits you. It’s also super easy to use and works on pretty much any device.

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Alanna Baker

Alanna Baker was the Streaming Content Editor at Hotdog.com, specializing in comprehensive streaming insights, particularly in sports coverage.

As an early adopter of entertainment technology - from the days of mail-order Netflix to today's streaming giants - Alanna combined deep personal experience with a professional background in literature, education, media, and law.

At Hotdog.com, Alanna focused on simplifying the complex streaming landscape, helping users find exactly what they wanted to watch quickly and affordably.

Her broad understanding of streaming services equipped her to guide sports and entertainment fans towards hassle-free, cost-effective viewing experiences.

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