Let’s face it: there’s no such thing as too much sports. Whether it’s March Madness, NFL Sunday, or just a stacked Saturday of college football, trying to keep up with multiple games at once has become a sport of its own.
Luckily, with a little planning—and the right internet connection—you don’t have to miss a single play. Here’s how to turn your living room into the ultimate sports command center and stream multiple games like a pro.
1. Choose Your Screens Wisely
The multi-game setup starts with your gear. You’ve got a few options:
- Smart TVs with picture-in-picture or split-screen modes
- Streaming devices like Roku, Apple TV, or Fire Stick
- Laptops, tablets, and smartphones as secondary or tertiary screens
Pro tip: Arrange screens so you have a main display for your “priority” game and smaller screens for the rest. Bonus points if you can mount a few screens on the wall for a true sports bar vibe.
2. Stack Your Streaming Services
Different sports leagues partner with different streaming platforms, so make sure you’ve got access to the essentials:
- ESPN+, Paramount+, Peacock, NFL Sunday Ticket, and others depending on the season
- Some services, like YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV, let you watch multiple channels at once or easily switch between games
A little prep goes a long way. Check game schedules and platforms ahead of time so you’re not scrambling for logins during kickoff.
3. Use Multi-View Tools
Some platforms are finally catching up to our multi-game needs. Apple’s tvOS, for example, now supports multiview streaming for select sports apps. On your laptop or desktop, browser extensions and split-screen tools can help you watch several streams side by side.
Just make sure your devices—and your connection—can handle it.
4. Get a Connection That Can Keep Up
Here’s the thing: streaming multiple HD (or even 4K) games at once takes serious bandwidth. Add in other devices in the house—like someone gaming, scrolling TikTok, or on a video call—and buffering becomes the enemy.
This is where fiber internet makes all the difference.
Fiber delivers symmetrical upload and download speeds, ultra-low latency, and the bandwidth to support multiple streams without a hiccup. Unlike cable or DSL, fiber doesn’t slow down during peak hours—and it’s built to handle all the devices and screens you can throw at it.
With a provider like LiveOak Fiber, you get blazing-fast, reliable internet that keeps your game day smooth, sharp, and stress-free.
5. Don’t Forget the Snacks
Okay, not tech-related—but essential. Once you’ve got your streaming setup locked down and your internet is running at full speed, the only thing left is to stock up on wings, chips, and beverages. Because the only thing worse than lag is running out of nachos in the third quarter.