Trying to figure out which SiriusXM sports channels you actually get — and where to find them? It’s more confusing than it should be. This guide breaks down every major sports channel, what’s on it, and which plan unlocks it. Stick around and you’ll know exactly what you’re getting before you spend a dime.
What Plans Actually Include Sports Channels?
Before you dive into channels, you need to know what your subscription covers. Not all plans are equal when it comes to sports content.
Here’s the quick breakdown:
Music & Entertainment (~$25.99/month): Gets you live sports play-by-play for the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NCAA, and NASCAR. Solid for most sports fans.
Platinum Plan (~$31.99/month): Same sports access as above, plus multiple device logins, SiriusXM video, and premium channels like Howard Stern. Best for power users.
All Music Plan + Sports Add-On (+$8.00/month): Start with a music-focused plan and bolt on sports. The Sports Add-On covers play-by-play plus premium talk channels like PGA Tour Radio, SEC Radio, and ESPN Radio.
Quick tip: If you listen mostly in your car via satellite, the Music & Entertainment plan covers most play-by-play. If you stream on your phone constantly, Platinum gives you more device flexibility.
And yes — pricing adjusted in February 2026, so double-check current rates before you subscribe.
The NFL Channels: Football Fans Have It Good
No sport gets more SiriusXM real estate than the NFL. Every regular-season game, every playoff game, and the Super Bowl — all covered.
SiriusXM NFL Radio — Channel 88
Channel 88 runs 24/7, 365 days a year. The morning starts with The Opening Drive featuring former quarterback Ryan Leaf, Hall of Famer Bill Polian, and Todd Haley. Midday, The SiriusXM Blitz brings in Rich Gannon and Alex Smith for sharper analysis. Weekends during the season? The End Zone keeps you covered on game fallout and injuries.
There’s also Hall of Fame Radio — genuinely interesting content if you care about pro football history beyond just this week’s matchup.
NFL Play-by-Play Channels
Live games broadcast on satellite channels 225–234. Open the SiriusXM app and that expands massively to channels 800–831 — giving you both home and away feeds for every game simultaneously.
During the Super Bowl, SiriusXM launches a dedicated pop-up channel — Super Bowl LX Radio ran on Channel 79 — with live local coverage, fan events, and extended previews.
Baseball Channels: 162 Games Per Team, Zero Blackouts
MLB is a marathon, not a sprint. SiriusXM handles the volume well.
MLB Network Radio — Channel 89
Channel 89 covers everything from the hot stove to the World Series. Morning drive? The Leadoff Spot with Eduardo Pérez. Mad Dog Russo hosts High Heat midday. Former GMs Jim Bowden and Jim Duquette break down the business of baseball on Front Office — genuinely one of the best shows for understanding how teams actually operate.
The channel also airs Black Diamonds, hosted by Negro Leagues Baseball Museum president Bob Kendrick. It’s a standout — history that every baseball fan should hear.
Spring Training coverage includes live broadcasts from both the Grapefruit and Cactus Leagues, straight from the clubhouse.
MLB Play-by-Play Channels
Satellite delivers games on channels 175–189. App users get channels 840–869, which covers every team’s home and away feed simultaneously.
NBA and WNBA Channels: Basketball Around the Clock
SiriusXM NBA Radio — Channel 86
Channel 86 starts mornings with Frank Isola and Brian Scalabrine on The Starting Lineup. Midday, Deals and Dunks with Zach Harper brings in insiders like Chris Haynes and Marc Stein for serious front-office discussion — CBA implications, salary cap maneuvering, trade rumors.
Weekend coverage expands with NBA Insiders hosted by Jason Jackson and Amin Elhassan.
Live NBA games broadcast on satellite channels 212–217, expanding to 880–909 on the app.
WNBA Coverage
SiriusXM takes women’s basketball seriously. Live WNBA games air throughout the regular season, and the WNBA Draft gets live, on-site coverage from New York with real-time analysis and player interviews right off the stage.
NHL Channels: The Official Satellite Home of Hockey
SiriusXM NHL Network Radio — Channel 91
SiriusXM is the official satellite radio partner of the NHL — and Channel 91 shows it. The channel launched back in 2005 as “Home Ice” on XM, became the exclusive satellite home of the NHL in 2007, and rebranded to its current name during the 2012–13 lockout.
Daily programming includes NHL Morning Skate with Gord Stellick and Scott Laughlin, and The Power Play for afternoon drive. For the analytically curious, The Hockey Data Show dives into advanced tracking stats shaping modern coaching decisions.
French-language broadcasts for all Montreal Canadiens games air on Attitude Franco — Channel 163. That’s a nice touch for Francophone fans.
NHL play-by-play runs on streaming channels 920–951, covering the full regular season through the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
College Sports Channels: Conference by Conference
College sports fandom is intensely regional. SiriusXM handles this with a national hub plus dedicated conference channels.
SiriusXM College Sports Radio — Channel 84
Channel 84 covers the national picture. Mornings kick off with Dusty Dvoracek and Danny Kanell on Dusty and Danny in the Morning — heavy on transfer portal talk and conference realignment. Midday brings Full Ride with Rick Neuheisel. Afternoons feature Jacob Hester, EJ Manuel, and Bobby Carpenter on Off Campus.
The channel also broadcasts every game of March Madness through a Westwood One partnership, plus Women’s Tournament coverage from the Sweet 16 onward.
Conference-Specific Channels
| Conference Network | Primary Channel | Play-by-Play | What You Get |
|---|---|---|---|
| SiriusXM SEC Radio | 374 | 960 | SEC football, baseball, all sports |
| SiriusXM Big Ten Radio | 372 | Dynamic | B1G Today, Big Ten Legends with Dave Revsine |
| SiriusXM ACC Radio | 371 | Dynamic | ACC sports, strong basketball coverage |
| SiriusXM Big 12 Radio | Dynamic | 199 | Big 12 rivalries and regional content |
NASCAR and Motorsports Channels
SiriusXM NASCAR Radio — Channel 90
NASCAR signed a multiyear broadcast extension with SiriusXM — every Cup Series, Xfinity Series, and Craftsman Truck Series race is live on Channel 90.
Dave “The Godfather” Moody hosts SiriusXM Speedway every afternoon — heavy listener interaction, driver interviews, and genuine insider access. The channel broadcasts live from events like Hendrick Motorsports Fan Fest, featuring Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Jr.
During the Daytona 500 and All-Star Race, SiriusXM deploys Driver Channels (997, 998, 999) — live, unfiltered in-car audio from drivers like Chase Elliott and Denny Hamlin. If you’ve never heard an actual crew chief conversation during a late-race tire strategy call, you’re missing out.
INDYCAR and Global Racing
The NTT INDYCAR SERIES lives on Channel 218 — SiriusXM INDYCAR Nation. Every race including the Indy 500, qualifying sessions, and specialty podcasts like Off Track with Hinch & Rossi are all here.
Formula 1 practice and race broadcasts are also available, along with IMSA endurance coverage.
Soccer, Tennis, and Global Sports
SiriusXM FC — Channel 157
Channel 157 covers the Premier League, MLS, UEFA Champions League, and FA Cup. During the 2026 FIFA World Cup, SiriusXM FC served as the audio headquarters — all 104 matches across 16 host cities.
Daily programming includes a sharp mix of transatlantic voices:
- The Football Show — morning flagship with Adrian Heath and Danny Higginbotham
- Counter Attack — American-focused with Tony Meola and Dax McCarty
- Grumpy Pundits — Rodney Marsh and Tommy Smyth, fully unfiltered
- WTF: Wynalda Talks Football — USMNT legend Eric Wynalda doing provocative debate
Tennis Coverage — Channels 392 / 201
Tennis coverage is event-driven and detailed. During Grand Slams — Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, US Open — you get wall-to-wall coverage with TV simulcasts (like ESPN’s Wimbledon audio on ESPN Xtra, Channel 81) plus expert analysis from Patrick McEnroe and Tracy Austin.
Combat Sports, Horse Racing, and Niche Channels
SiriusXM Fight Nation — Channel 156
Channel 156 broadcasts live UFC Fight Night audio, PPV Prelims, and Dana White’s Contender Series. The network goes on-site for major events like UFC International Fight Week in Las Vegas.
Busted Open — the premier wrestling talk show — also airs here daily, hosted by Dave LaGreca alongside Bully Ray, Mark Henry, and Tommy Dreamer. The wrestling community on this channel is genuinely massive.
Horse Racing Radio Network — Channels 162 / 207
The Horse Racing Radio Network delivers live stakes race coverage and weekly shows like The Equine Forum and Trainer Talk. The Kentucky Derby, Preakness, and Belmont Stakes broadcast live — often simulcast through NBC Sports Radio (Channel 85) and FOX Sports (Channel 83).
Sports Betting and Fantasy Channels
VSiN — Channel 158
VSiN (Vegas Stats & Information Network) runs 24/7 from Las Vegas. After founders Brian Musburger and team reacquired the network from DraftKings, VSiN returned to Channel 158 with a structured daily lineup built around the betting cycle.
| Program | Time Slot | What It Covers |
|---|---|---|
| VSiN By The Books | Morning | Line movements, sharp money angles — Jensen Lewis, Gill Alexander |
| Follow The Money | Afternoon | Mid-day market shifts — Mitch Moss and Pauly Howard |
| VSiN Prime Time | Evening | Late line movement before night games |
| Cashing Out | Late Night | Day’s wagers settled, tomorrow’s slate previewed |
| The VSiN Red Eye | Overnight | Overnight insights for early risers and night owls |
SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio — Channel 87
Channel 87 runs draft strategy, waiver wire advice, and lineup tips all day. If you’re managing multiple fantasy teams, this channel keeps you sharp throughout the week — not just on game days.
General Sports Talk Channels
Mad Dog Sports Radio — Channel 82: Chris “Mad Dog” Russo anchors afternoons with unfiltered takes. Stephen A. Smith simulcasts daily. Adam Schein hosts Schein on Sports for morning energy.
ESPN Radio — Channel 80: Channel 80 carries The Rich Eisen Show, Unsportsmanlike, and Freddie and Harry.
ESPN Xtra — Channel 81: Audio simulcasts of First Take, SportsCenter, Get Up!, and The Paul Finebaum Show — perfect for commuters who’d normally be watching TV.
FOX Sports — Channel 83: Channel 83 features The Ben Maller Show and 2 Pros and a Cup of Joe with LaVar Arrington, Brady Quinn, and Jonas Knox.
NBC Sports Radio — Channel 85: The Dan Patrick Show and The Dan Le Batard Show — sports, humor, and pop culture wrapped together.
Infinity Sports Network — Channel 375: Late-night sports talk with The Pat Boyle Show — great for night owls who want analysis after West Coast games wrap up.
The Full Channel Map: Play-by-Play at a Glance
One more quick reference for where to find live games — because flipping through channels on a Sunday afternoon shouldn’t feel like a puzzle:
| Sport / League | Satellite Channels | App Streaming Channels |
|---|---|---|
| NFL | 225–234 | 800–831 |
| MLB | 175–189 | 840–869 |
| NBA | 212–217 | 880–909 |
| NHL | 218–224 (variable) | 920–951 |
| College Sports | 199, 371–374 | 960–994 |
| General Overflow | 160, 207, 211 | Dynamic |
The SiriusXM app unlocks those 800 and 900 tier channels — and that’s where the real value sits on busy game nights when the NFL, NBA, and NHL all run simultaneously. Your satellite radio in the car handles the main channels. Your phone handles everything else.
