Get the snacks ready and find the remote, because tonight is going to be a busy one for sports fans. Monday, October 26, marks the return of the Sports Equinox, when the NFL, MLB, NBA and NHL all have games scheduled on the same day. This year, the WNBA is joining the party with Game 5 of the Finals, giving fans five professional leagues to watch in one night.
The Sports Equinox is an unofficial event that typically happens in October, when the MLB postseason overlaps with the NFL regular season and the start of the NBA and NHL seasons. It’s a rare chance to watch a little bit of everything without waiting for the seasons to change. Tonight marks the 33rd time this rarity has happened and is the only Sports Equinox on the calendar for 2026.
Tonight’s schedule features 15 games, including World Series Game 3, Monday Night Football between the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles, nine NBA games, three NHL matchups and a crucial WNBA Finals game.
However, there is one problem. The biggest games are stacked on top of each other. The World Series and WNBA Finals both begin at 8 p.m. ET, while the Cowboys and Eagles kick off at 8:15 p.m. If you’re hoping to catch everything, you’ll want to know which streaming services carry the games and which ones let you watch multiple channels at once.
Three Games You’ll Want to Keep an Eye On
World Series Game 3: Brewers vs. Rays
8 p.m. ET | FOX/FOX One
The Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays head into Game 3 with Milwaukee leading the World Series 2-0. The series now moves to Tampa Bay, where the Rays will try to get back into the fight before things get away from them.
You can watch on your local FOX station or stream the game through FOX One, DIRECTV, Fubo, Sling TV, YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV. An over-the-air antenna is another option if you receive FOX locally.
Monday Night Football: Cowboys vs. Eagles
8:15 p.m. ET | ESPN, ABC
The Cowboys and Eagles renew their NFC East rivalry in a matchup that starts just 15 minutes after the first pitch of World Series Game 3. Add the WNBA Finals to the mix, and fans will have three major events to choose from almost immediately.
The game airs on ESPN and ABC, with streaming options including the ESPN app, Disney+, and live-TV streaming services carrying the networks, including DIRECTV, Fubo, Sling TV, YouTube TV, and Hulu + Live TV. Check your plan before kickoff, as access varies by service.
WNBA Finals Game 5: Dream vs. Valkyries
8 p.m. ET | USA Network, CNBC, Peacock
The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries are tied 2-2 in the best-of-seven Finals. That makes Game 5 a big one, with the winner moving within a victory of the championship.
The game airs on USA Network and CNBC and streams on Peacock. If you already subscribe to Peacock, you have a straightforward way to watch without adding a live-TV package. The game will also stream on DIRECTV, Fubo, Sling TV, YouTube TV, and Hulu + Live TV
Here’s the full schedule and where to stream tonight’s action.
Sports Equinox 2026: Every Game and Where to Watch
All times Eastern. Streaming availability depends on your location, subscription, and applicable blackout restrictions. NBA games may be available through local team broadcasts, team-specific streaming services, or NBA League Pass for eligible out-of-market viewers.
| League | Game | Start Time (ET) | Where to Watch or Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| NHL | Los Angeles Kings at New York Rangers | 7 p.m. | NHL Network; Local team streams |
| NBA | Washington Wizards at Charlotte Hornets | 7 p.m. | DAZN local team streams; NBA League Pass where eligible |
| NBA | Minnesota Timberwolves at Cleveland Cavaliers | 7 p.m. | DAZN local team streams; NBA League Pass where eligible |
| NBA | Chicago Bulls at Boston Celtics | 7:30 p.m. | CHSN NBC Sports Boston/Peacock |
| NBA | Dallas Mavericks at Miami Heat | 7:30 p.m. | NBA TV, Fubo, DIRECTV DAZN, DIRECTV, Fubo, Sling TV |
| MLB | Milwaukee Brewers at Tampa Bay Rays (World Series: Game 3) |
8 p.m. | FOX, FOX One, FOX Deportes |
| WNBA | Atlanta Dream at Golden State Valkyries, Finals Game 5 | 8 p.m. | USA Network, CNBC, Peacock |
| NBA | Indiana Pacers at Milwaukee Bucks | 8 p.m. | DAZN for eligible Pacers viewers, local Bucks coverage |
| NBA | Phoenix Suns at Oklahoma City Thunder | 8 p.m. | Suns+, Thunder+ |
| NFL | Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN, ABC, ESPN app, Disney+ |
| NBA | Atlanta Hawks at Houston Rockets | 8:30 p.m. | Prime Video for Hawks viewers, SCHN+ for Rockets viewers |
| NHL | Toronto Maple Leafs at Calgary Flames | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| NBA | Memphis Grizzlies at Utah Jazz | 9 p.m. | DAZN for eligible Grizzlies viewers, local Jazz coverage |
| NHL | Detroit Red Wings at Edmonton Oilers | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| NBA | Golden State Warriors at Denver Nuggets | 10 p.m. | NBCSN, Peacock |
Out-of-market fans can watch NBA games with NBA League Pass; local and national broadcast restrictions apply. Team-specific streaming services generally serve viewers in their respective markets, so check the service’s coverage before subscribing.
Which Streaming Services Offer Multiview?
With the World Series, Monday Night Football and the WNBA Finals colliding at almost the same time, channel surfing could become a full-time job. Multiview can help by putting several live feeds on one screen, but the experience varies by service.
DIRECTV: Build Your Own Multiview
DIRECTV recently launched its Build Your Own Multiview feature for streaming customers. It lets eligible subscribers choose up to four channels to watch at once, including sports networks such as ESPN, FS1, NFL Network, NBA TV, MLB Network and NHL Network.
The feature began rolling out to supported DIRECTV streaming customers on Gemini and Roku devices, with other platforms scheduled to follow.
For tonight, DIRECTV is worth a look if your package includes the channels carrying the games you want. Just remember that its Multiview feature combines eligible channels, not every standalone streaming app. A game available only through Peacock or a team-specific app may not be available in the same layout.
YouTube TV: Watch Up to Four Feeds
YouTube TV lets subscribers watch up to four eligible live programs simultaneously. Its Multiview builder supports custom combinations, with available feeds depending on your subscription and device.
That flexibility can make it useful for sports fans who want to keep multiple games visible without repeatedly switching channels. You’ll still need access to each channel or service, however, and not every game will be available in every combination.
ESPN: Multiview for ESPN Events
The ESPN app offers Multiview for eligible ESPN Select and ESPN Unlimited subscribers, allowing viewers to watch up to four events at once on supported devices.
There’s a catch: ESPN selects the available combinations. You can’t freely build a layout featuring a FOX baseball game, a Peacock basketball broadcast and an ESPN football game. Still, it’s a handy option for following multiple events available through ESPN.
NBA League Pass: Four Basketball Games at Once
If basketball is your main event tonight, NBA League Pass offers Multiview for up to four games at once on supported devices. With nine NBA games on the schedule, you can keep tabs on several matchups without jumping between feeds every few minutes.
NBA League Pass is designed for eligible out-of-market games, though local and national blackouts still apply. It won’t replace the subscriptions needed for tonight’s World Series, NFL or WNBA games.
Fubo: Multiview on Supported Devices
Fubo supports Multiview for up to four live channels on Apple TV and select Roku devices. Subscribers can build a layout from channels included in their package.
It’s another option for viewers who already use Fubo for live sports. As always, check the channel lineup first, because Multiview can’t show a game that your subscription doesn’t carry.
What’s the Best Way to Watch Tonight?
There’s no single streaming subscription that automatically unlocks every game on the Sports Equinox. The World Series is on FOX, Monday Night Football is on ESPN and ABC, the WNBA Finals are on USA Network and Peacock, and NBA and NHL coverage is spread across national networks and local streaming services.
If you want to watch several games at once, start with the Multiview feature on a service you already subscribe to. DIRECTV and YouTube TV offer flexible ways to combine eligible feeds, while ESPN and NBA League Pass are useful for following multiple events within their respective sports. And if you’re trying to watch everything, don’t forget that an over-the-air antenna can pick up local broadcast channels such as FOX and ABC in many areas.
With 15 games across five leagues, the Sports Equinox is a rare night when every sports fan has something to watch. The only real question is whether you’ll have enough screens to keep up.
