The article outlines ways to watch CBS and CBS Sports online without a traditional cable subscription. It highlights live-TV streaming services offering free trials or introductory discounts, allowing viewers to access local CBS programming, sports and popular shows while potentially reducing costs.

DirecTV offers a five-day trial, then costs $59.99 monthly for three months before rising to $89.99. Fubo also provides a five-day trial, with plans from $63.99 for the first month, while Hulu + Live TV offers a three-day trial from $89.99 monthly. Paramount+ provides CBS content from $8.99 monthly, or $13.99 for its ad-free Premium plan, and can also be added to Prime Video for $2.99 monthly for two months before reverting to $8.99.