Get ready for an action-packed day of sports, headlined by the NBA Playoffs, but with plenty of other must-watch events across the board. Here's your guide to the top TV and streaming picks for May 1, 2026.
Australian Rules Football (AFL) – Round 8
Footy fans, clear your schedules. The Essendon Bombers take on the Brisbane Lions tonight at 10:20 p.m. on Fox Soccer Plus. If you're up late, the West Coast Eagles face the Richmond Tigers at 2 a.m. (Saturday), followed by the Geelong Cats vs. North Melbourne Kangaroos at 2:30 a.m. on FS2/Fox One. Wrap up the night with the Carlton Blues vs. St. Kilda Saints at 5:30 a.m. (Saturday) on the same channel.
College Baseball
Diamond action heats up with Auburn visiting Texas A&M at 8 p.m. on SEC Network/ESPN Unlimited. Other matchups include Air Force at New Mexico (8 p.m., Mountain West Network), Nevada at San Diego State (9 p.m., Ryz Sports Network), and Fresno State at Washington State (9:05 p.m., Mountain West Network). Grand Canyon also faces San José State at 9:05 p.m. on the Mountain West Network.
College Basketball
Tune into "The Hoops HQ Show" at 11 a.m. on Fubo Sports Network for your midday basketball fix.
College Beach Volleyball – Women's National Championship
The first round kicks off from Gulf Shores, Alabama, with a packed schedule on ESPN2/ESPN Unlimited. Starting at 10 a.m., Texas A&M-Corpus Christi battles USC (announcers: Courtney Lyle, Holly McPeak, Madison Fitzpatrick). Stetson vs. Florida State follows at 11 a.m., then Tennessee-Chattanooga vs. Stanford at noon. The afternoon lineup features Long Beach State vs. Cal (1 p.m.), Georgia State vs. Texas (2 p.m.), TCU vs. Loyola Marymount (3 p.m.), Tulane vs. UCLA (4 p.m.), and Grand Canyon vs. Cal Poly (5 p.m.).
College Football Spring Game & Previews
Get a sneak peek at the upcoming season with the Washington Spring Game at 9:30 p.m. on Big Ten Network/Fox One. Earlier, catch "College Football Insiders" at 1 p.m. on CBS Sports Network, followed by ACC Huddle previews for California (2 p.m.), Florida State (2:30 p.m.), Virginia (3 p.m.), North Carolina (3:30 p.m.), and Syracuse (4 p.m.) on ACC Network. Wrap up with "Inside College Football" at 9:30 p.m. on CBS Sports Network.
Whether you're gearing up for the NBA Playoffs or exploring new leagues, today's lineup has something for every sports fan. Grab your gear and settle in for a day of unforgettable action!