Rated 7+ IMDb · 70%+ RT Little-known finds Curated by humans
Rated 7+ IMDb · 70%+ RT Little-known finds Curated by humans
Updated October 16, 2026 • By Isabella Endrinal
AGMTW score, out of 10
Lakers and Dodgers, and that is the entire service.
Value for money2.8
Expensive for Lakers and Dodgers games alone.
$19.99 a month. The cheapest single-channel service in the same category is $5.99 ($14 less). Weighed against what it carries (content 0/10), that comes to 2.8 on value.
Content quality0
None of the 20 most-watched cable channels.
Carries none of the 20 most-watched cable channels in our channel listings.
Apps and devices7.6
Solid app, available on 7 of the 12 major devices.
Rated 4.71 on iPhone and 4.7 on Android. Works on 7 of 12 devices.
Streaming quality7.5
1080p, stereo; no 4K at any price.
Base plan streams in 1080p.
Spectrum SportsNet+ is a subscription plan available exclusively on the NBA app or website. It’s a 24/7 digital stream that lets you watch all the Lakers content you get on the Spectrum SportsNet channel, which means access to live games of the current season, pre-game and post-game shows, replays, and even Lakers documentaries and programs. If you have access to the channel via cable or a live TV streaming service, or if you have a Spectrum mobile or internet plan, then you can use your credentials to log into Spectrum SportsNet+. If you don’t, then you’ll have to purchase it on the NBA app. A subscription to Spectrum SportsNet+ costs $20 monthly, which you can cancel anytime, or $195 annually, which renews every September. Though Spectrum SportsNet+ is only offered to those living in Southern California, Hawaii, and parts of Southern Nevada, subscribers can watch the app live and on-demand when they travel outside of the territory (at least for 30 days). Sadly, Spectrum SportsNet+content cannot be DVR’d at the moment.
Available only for Lakers local broadcast territory: all of Southern California, Hawaii and parts of Southern Nevada
Sign up for Spectrum SportsNet+Spectrum SportsNet+ carries 1+ channels, including Spectrum SportsNet.
Since this is a Lakers-only streaming service, Spectrum SportsNet+ is meant for Lakers fans. It's only offered to those living in the Lakers local broadcast territory: all of Southern California, Hawaii and parts of Southern Nevada.
How much does Spectrum SportsNet+ cost?
Spectrum SportsNet+ starts at $19.99/month.
Does Spectrum SportsNet+ have a free trial?
Spectrum SportsNet+ does not currently offer a free trial.
What channels does Spectrum SportsNet+ include?
Spectrum SportsNet+ carries 1 channels, including Spectrum SportsNet.
Can I cancel Spectrum SportsNet+ anytime?
Spectrum SportsNet+ is a month-to-month subscription with no long-term contract. You can cancel at any time without penalty.
Four criteria, each scored out of 10. The overall score is their weighted average: content 50%, value 20%, apps 20%, streaming quality 10%.
Value for money
0The most expensive service of its kind.
10The cheapest service of its kind, with full content.
Content quality
0None of the 20 most-watched cable channels, or nothing from our recommended list.
10All 20 channels, or the deepest catalog of titles we recommend.
Apps and devices
0A one-star app that runs on none of the 12 major devices.
10Five-star apps on all 12 major devices.
Streaming quality
0Below 720p.
104K on the plan we price.