WHERE TO WATCH
44 of the world’s best volleyball players take the court in Mesa, Arizona from October 3 – November 4.
We’ve partnered with ESPN, VBTV, and Bally Sports to bring you all the action live from our 30-match season. Here’s everything you need to know on where to watch Athletes Unlimited Pro Volleyball this season.
I’m located in the United States. How do I watch live matches from the Athletes Unlimited Volleyball season?
For viewers located in the United States, 15 matches will be broadcast across ESPN’s network of channels and 15 matches will be broadcast on VBTV and Bally Sports. Eleven matches will appear on ESPNU, four matches will be on ESPN+, and the remaining 15 matches will be available on both VBTV and Bally Sports.
Check out our schedule for specific listings for each match.
How do I sign up for ESPN+?
ESPN+ is a subscription service with original programs, live games and more offered by ESPN. A subscription to ESPN+ costs $10.99/month or $109.99/year. To subscribe, head over to ESPN+ to create an account or use your existing ESPN account.
ESPN+ content can also be streamed directly from the Hulu app with the ESPN+ Add-on.
Is ESPN+ the same as ESPNU?
No. ESPN+ is separate from ESPN’s cable networks. To access matches broadcasted on ESPNU (or ESPN and ESPN2), fans must use their TV Provider or internet-based subscription TV platform.
Where can I download ESPN+?
ESPN+ is available in the U.S. online with your TV Provider at https://www.espn.com/watch/ and on mobile devices via the ESPN app (App Store | Google Play), as well as on connected devices including Apple TV, Roku Players, Fire TV, and Google Chromecast.
I’m not a cable or satellite TV subscriber. Can I still get ESPN’s cable networks?
ESPN’s networks are offered on several Internet-based subscription TV platforms, including:
- Sling TV Orange (The Sports Extra package is required for ESPNU)
- DIRECTV STREAM
- Hulu Live TV
- YouTube TV
- fuboTV
What is my local Bally Sports regional sports network (RSN)?
You can find your local network by entering your zip code here.
For fans with a DirecTV cable subscription, DirecTV offers a “Sports Pack” that allows viewers to watch Bally’s Regional Sports Networks from anywhere in the country. For example, a viewer in Boston could subscribe to the DirecTV Sports Pack and access Softball games by tuning into any Bally Sports network airing the events. The DirecTV Sports Pack is $14.99 per month.
Games available on Bally Sports may also be available on the following RSNs:
- AT&T Las Vegas
- AT&T Pittsburgh
- AT&T Rocky Mountain
- AT&T Southwest
- Marquee Sports Network
- MASN
- MASN 2
- MSG
- MSG Plus
- NESN
- NESN+
- ROOT Sports Northwest
Check your local listings – schedules may vary.
Do I need a subscription for VBTV?
No. Athletes Unlimited Pro Volleyball is available on VBTV for free. You do not need a subscription.
How do I access VBTV?
VBTV (VBTV) is accessible via a web browser, the VBTV app (Apple, Google Play), Apple TV, and Android TV. You can stream matches live or watch on-demand content from anywhere with an internet connection.
The following browsers support VBTV:
- Google Chrome
- Chromium
- Mozilla Firefox
- Microsoft Edge
- Brave
For more information on VBTV, visit their support page here.
I missed a match. Is there somewhere I can watch it?
Following the completion of the season, all 30 matches will be added to the Athletes Unlimited YouTube channel. Matches may be added throughout the season.
I live outside the United States. Where can I watch?
Matches may be available internationally on ESPN’s platforms in the following regions:
- Caribbean: Anguilla, Antigua, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Barbuda, Belize, Bermuda, Bonaire, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Curacao, Dominica, Falkland Islands, French Guiana, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Martinique, Montserrat, Saba, St. Barthelemy, St. Eustatius, St. Kitts/Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Maarten, St. Vincent/Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos, and Cruise Ships
- Latin North (Mexico, Dominican Republic, and Central America): Aruba, Bonaire, Costa Rica, Curacao, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Panama
- Latin South: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela
- Pacific Rim (Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands): Australia, Cook Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu
All other countries may be available on VBTV.