I don't currently have a flat-screen TV. Last few years I've watched MAC college basketball on ESPN Plus, ESPN3, and CBS Sports Network. I have YouTube TV. Last few years I've streamed on my phone and computer and plan to do that this season.

But, I am planning on adding a TV to the mix.

What TV would you recommend?
What methods should I use to ensure that I can stream all these networks when I get a TV?

Any advice would be appreciated.

Just about any smart TV you can get these days is going to be able to do what you need it to do. 4K screens are incredibly affordable now. I wouldn't shell out for 8K. LG, Samsung, whatever, you'll be fine.

Our method is similar to the above, Sony tv with a google stick. At some point a year or two ago, Disney ran a bundle on Disney+, Hulu, and Espn which saved a few bucks a month...plus we already had the ESPN and Hulu so it was a no brainer for us. Also use the sports package on Spectrum for the cable games.

If your computer is a laptop, or a suitably located desktop, you could go for a projector and screen. Decent projectors are quite affordable nowadays, and 100" cloth screens cost next to nothing, if you have a good way to hang it. We bought a set for "business purposes" that was repurposed for "going extra large" on basketball games when we had company over. We found an inexpensive bluetooth speaker was better than the laptop's speakers for that type of experience, also. Note that we got that stuff pre-pandemic so ymmv on current prices!

I have two LGs and things have been great with those. I usually buy my TVs in the spring after the Super Bowl, because that's when they start shuffling out the old models for the new and you can get pretty good deals. Better than Black Friday from what I've seen.

Was using Hulu which allows you access to ESPN3, but dropped them for Sling and should be able to do the same. I do pay the $5.99 or whatever it is now per month for ESPN+ for those games that aren't on ESPN3 though.

One annyoing caveat to Sling is they don't have CBS Sports Network, which some of our games could be on. Literally every other sports channel except that one. Even Pac 12 Network, which is impossible to find.

Deals I'm seeing out there that I would consider:

Best Buy: TCL 50” Class 4 Series 4K UHD Smart Roku TV (5 stars) 369.99

Target: Hisense 50" Class- A6G Series 4K UHD Android Smart TV (5 stars) 369.99**

**This brand may have been Hitachi at some point in the past? Is 348 at Walmart.

Walmart: Sceptre 50" Class 4K UHD LED TV U515CV-U (4stars) 308.00 ***

***Would need to add a Roku stick (starts at 29.00; sometimes less)

Downloaded ESPN app to my Sony TV. Paid for the ESPN subscription. Needed spectrum cable to do it this way. Get to watch football, men’s and women’s basketball, even some soccer and etc. Vizio is also a good choice.