Best IPTV San Antonio 2027: Top 3 IPTV Services Compared
Best IPTV San Antonio 2027: KenoaTV, QueenIPTV and Smartiflix compared on Spurs TV after the DAZN move, prices and free trials.
The best IPTV San Antonio viewers can choose in 2027 has to answer a question that did not exist a year ago: how do you watch the Spurs now that the regional sports network is gone and most local games sit behind a DAZN pass? This guide compares three IPTV providers with the licensed TV and internet service options in the Alamo City on live channels, price, free trial terms and setup, using prices checked on each provider's own website.
Quick answer: For San Antonio in 2027, KenoaTV is our first pick: 7,280 US live channels listed, plans from $13.99 for one month to $99.99 for 12 months, and a 36-hour free trial with no credit card that can be extended twice. QueenIPTV suits homes that also want UK and European TV, and Smartiflix is a budget option whose prices we could only confirm on third-party sites.
Editorial disclosure
This article is published by KenoaTV, which sells IPTV subscriptions and ranks itself first. Prices and features were checked on each provider's official website on November 13, 2026, except Smartiflix, whose site blocks automated checks, so its prices come from third-party listings. Channel and VOD counts are the providers' own claims. We do not publish star ratings, uptime figures or customer reviews we cannot verify.
Top 3 IPTV providers for San Antonio at a glance
| Rank | IPTV service | Best for | 1 month | 12 months | Free trial | Screens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | KenoaTV | US live TV, NBA, PPV events | $13.99 | $99.99 | 36 h, extendable twice, no card | 1 to 5 |
| #2 | QueenIPTV | UK and European channels plus a USA group | £11.99 | £49.99 | 36 h, extendable twice, no card | 1 to 5 |
| #3 | Smartiflix | Low annual price | $12.99 to $14 (third-party) | $69 to $79.99 (third-party) | Not verified | Varies |
What is IPTV?
IPTV (internet protocol television) streams live television and on-demand content over the internet instead of a coaxial cable feed or a satellite dish. You download a player app on a smart TV, Fire TV stick, Android box, Apple TV, mobile phone or computer, sign in with the details your provider sends by email, and the app loads live channels with a program guide plus a library of movies, series and other videos on demand.
Because an IPTV service is delivered over the internet, it is not region-specific. What matters locally is your internet service, your local channels and how your teams are broadcast.
San Antonio TV in 2026-27: the Spurs left cable
San Antonio had 1,434,625 residents at the 2020 census and an estimated 1.55 million in 2025, which makes it the seventh-largest city in the USA and the second-largest in Texas. Its TV market is smaller than that suggests: Wikipedia lists it as the 33rd-largest in the country, because the surrounding counties add relatively few homes. Viewers here mostly want local news and the Spurs, and the second changed completely this season.
From FanDuel Sports Southwest to DAZN
For decades, Spurs games that were not national broadcasts aired on the regional sports network last known as FanDuel Sports Network Southwest. The network is listed as closed on September 30, 2026. On September 2, 2026, the Spurs named DAZN the exclusive streaming home for their non-national games from the 2026-27 season, including preseason games and team programming.
KSAT reported the DAZN price as $19.99 for a monthly pass or about $120 for a season pass, with an "Ultimate" tier at $24.99 a month or about $140 for the season. A cable bundle alone no longer covers most of the regular season.
22 free games on CW SA
In late October the Spurs and Sinclair announced an over-the-air package: 22 regular-season games on CW SA, San Antonio's CW affiliate, which trade reports place on WOAI-TV's 4.2 subchannel and on KMYS. News 4 San Antonio reported that the package includes the two January games against New Orleans in Paris (January 14) and Manchester, England (January 17). You can watch those with a digital antenna or through TV providers that carry the station.
National games
The Spurs won 62 games last season and reached the NBA Finals. The NBA scheduled 39 national TV appearances for 2026-27, spread across ABC and ESPN, NBC and Peacock, Prime Video and NBA TV. KSAT estimated that subscribing to every service carrying Spurs games for six months would cost just under $480.
That bill is why many people start searching for an IPTV subscription. DAZN, the broadcast networks and the league's partners remain the licensed route.
Internet service and TV providers in San Antonio
An IPTV service is only as good as the internet service under it. The main names in San Antonio are Spectrum (cable), AT&T Fiber, Google Fiber and Astound Broadband, which is powered by Grande.
Astound's San Antonio page, checked today, lists fiber-powered plans at 1 Gig, 1.5 Gig, 2 Gig and 5 Gig, a standard 300 Mbps plan at $30 per month, and an Internet First program for qualifying households at $9.95 a month for 50 Mbps. It advertises a price lock and no contracts, and sells its own TV service built around local channels. Offers vary by location and change often.
Any internet service on this list is fast and reliable enough for IPTV streaming. An HD stream needs roughly 15 to 25 Mbps, and 4K needs more, so even the entry plans leave room for several screens.
IPTV Premium Services and other local listings: what we could verify
Search results for IPTV in San Antonio are led by Yelp listings and seller pages, not independent reviews.
- IPTV Premium Services. Yelp and MapQuest both list a business called IPTV Premium Services at 1700 S Hamilton Ave, San Antonio, TX 78207. Yelp blocked our automated check, so we could not read the reviews or comments on that page, and we will not repeat review content we have not seen. Before you buy from IPTV Premium Services or any seller on Yelp, read the latest review entries yourself and verify a current price.
- Vornic360. Its San Antonio page advertises 55,000+ live channels, 150,000+ on-demand titles, 4K/8K playback, a "99.9% server uptime" guarantee, a 7-day money-back guarantee and plans such as $32 for three months. These are the seller's own claims, and nobody outside the company can check an uptime figure.
A street address in TX does not mean local servers, and a huge channel lineup at a very low price can indicate a lack of licensing. The common complaints about unverified sellers follow one pattern: the subscription started well, then the service disappeared after a few weeks, customers were left with zero service, and nobody answered. Protect yourself the very first time you buy from any seller. Use a free trial, pay for one month before a year, and avoid checkout pages that only accept payment methods with no buyer protection.
How we chose the best IPTV service for San Antonio
We compared each IPTV service on:
- Price: the plan price on the official site, the cost per month on longer plans, and whether extra screens cost more.
- US live channels: network affiliates, national news, NBA and NFL coverage, PPV events and Spanish-language channels.
- Trial and refunds: whether you can test on your own San Antonio connection before you pay, and what the written refund policy says.
- Devices: smart TV, Fire TV, Android, Apple TV and iOS support, and players such as IPTV Smarters Pro and TiviMate with Xtream Codes or M3U logins.
- Support: published setup guides and a support team you can reach, so it is easy to get a stream running again.
1. KenoaTV: best IPTV service in San Antonio overall
KenoaTV's channel page lists 25,000+ live channels in total, including a USA group of 7,280 channels, a Canada group of 1,541, a UK group of 1,365 and a Latino group of 1,105. Those are KenoaTV's own counts.
KenoaTV pricing
| Plan | Price (1 device) | Monthly equivalent | Listed regular price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | $13.99 | $13.99 | $15.39 |
| 3 months | $34.99 | $11.66 | $41.99 |
| 6 months | $59.99 | $10.00 | $77.99 |
| 12 months | $99.99 | $8.33 | $139.99 |
| 24 months | $169.99 | $7.08 | $254.99 |
Plans for more devices are priced separately on the pricing page.
Key features
- 36-hour free trial with full access, extendable twice for about 4.5 days in total, with no payment details needed.
- Live TV, VOD movies and series, live sports and PPV events, in HD and 4K where available.
- A Latino channel group, relevant in a city with a large Spanish-speaking audience.
- Works with common IPTV apps on Fire TV, Android TV, Samsung and LG smart TVs, iPhone and computers; the installation page has step by step guides.
- Written refund policy: up to 50% depending on usage, only if at least 7 days remain, and none on purchases of $5 or less.
Best for
San Antonio households that want US TV channels, sports and entertainment in one app, and want to test it on their own connection before paying. Our NBA guide looks at basketball coverage in more detail.
Things to consider
KenoaTV is not a licensed cable or fiber TV operator. It does not claim rights from DAZN, the NBA or its broadcast partners, and channel availability can change. The refund policy is partial, so use the free trial first.
2. QueenIPTV: best for UK and European content
QueenIPTV focuses on UK TV and also lists a USA group of 7,280 channels, a UK group of 1,765, a Canada group of 1,541 and a Latino group of 1,105, again as the provider's own claims. It suits San Antonio homes with ties to Britain or Europe.
QueenIPTV pricing
| Plan | Price (1 device) |
|---|---|
| 1 month | £11.99 |
| 3 months | £24.99 |
| 6 months | £34.99 |
| 12 months | £49.99 |
| 24 months | £79.99 |
Key features
- 36-hour trial with no card, extendable twice, on the same model as KenoaTV.
- A large UK channel group with sports, news and entertainment.
Best for
British expats, soccer fans and anyone who puts international content first and US channels second. Our sister guide on IPTV for UK expats in the USA goes deeper.
Things to consider
Billing is in pounds. The same licensing caveats apply as with any third-party IPTV service.
3. Smartiflix: budget option
Smartiflix's site blocks automated checks, so we could not confirm its prices on the official page. Third-party listings found today disagree: several show $12.99 for one month and $79.99 for twelve, while another shows the one-device ladder below.
Smartiflix pricing (third-party sources)
| Plan | Reported price |
|---|---|
| 1 month | About $14 |
| 3 months | About $36 |
| 6 months | About $47 |
| 12 months | About $69 |
Things to consider
Smartiflix suits viewers who want a low yearly price. Confirm prices, trial length, refund rules and the channel list on the official site before you buy.
Channel and price comparison
| Feature | KenoaTV | QueenIPTV | Smartiflix |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live channels (provider claim) | 25,000+ | 25,000+ | Not verified |
| USA group | 7,280 | 7,280 | Not verified |
| 12-month price | $99.99 | £49.99 | $69 to $79.99 (third-party) |
| Free trial | 36 h + 2 extensions, no card | 36 h + 2 extensions, no card | Not verified |
| Refund policy | Up to 50%, 7+ days left | Same model | Not verified |
| Main strength | US live TV and sports | UK and European TV | Price |
Beyond San Antonio: USA, Canada and Europe
USA first. The same subscription works anywhere in Texas. Our Houston guide and Dallas guide cover the other big Texas markets, and the best IPTV USA guide compares national options.
Canada next. KenoaTV lists 1,541 channels from Canada, useful for hockey fans.
Europe last. KenoaTV and QueenIPTV both list UK and European channels.
How to pick an IPTV subscription in San Antonio
- Start with a free trial. Test during a Spurs game night, when demand is highest and servers are under load, not on a quiet weekday morning.
- Check the guide. It should show Central Time correctly; a guide that is an hour off is a common setup error.
- Look for published prices. Avoid sellers whose price only appears after you text them, and check the total at checkout before you pay.
- Read before you post. Read recent Yelp review entries, then post a question in a local group if a seller is not a recognized name.
- Keep it short at first. Pay for one month, then move to a longer plan once you trust the reliability.
How to set up IPTV on a smart TV, Fire TV or mobile
- Choose a plan or request the free trial on the provider's website.
- Download a player: IPTV Smarters Pro or TiviMate on Fire TV and Android TV (from the app store or Google Play where listed), a compatible player on Samsung and LG smart TVs, or an IPTV player from the App Store on Apple TV and iPhone.
- Sign in with the Xtream Codes details you receive by email (server URL, username and password) or paste the M3U link when prompted.
- Load the guide, set the time zone to Central and add your favorite channels.
- Watch a live sports channel and a movie on demand before the trial ends.
For Fire TV owners, our Fire Stick guide explains sideloading.
How to reduce buffering
- Use a wired connection for the main TV to ensure a stable stream, or the 5 GHz Wi-Fi band near the router.
- Check your speed at the TV, not next to the router.
- Switch quality. If a 4K channel stutters, try the HD version; 4K needs a high-speed connection and a device that decodes HEVC.
- Know what a VPN does. It hides traffic from your internet provider, but it adds overhead and does not change whether a stream is licensed.
No provider can honestly promise zero buffering on every connection.
Is IPTV legal in the USA?
IPTV technology is legal. Licensed services such as DAZN, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, Fubo, DIRECTV Stream and the TV apps from Spectrum and Astound deliver TV over the internet with broadcast licenses, which is why authorized services are the benchmark for reliability, local channels and customer protection.
The legal risk depends on licensing. US copyright law protects broadcasts, and services that retransmit channels without permission can be shut down or sued. Independent IPTV subscriptions often sit in a copyright gray area, and unverified services can also carry security risks. Enforcement has mainly targeted operators and sellers rather than viewers, but that does not make unlicensed streaming lawful. KenoaTV does not claim licences from the leagues or networks mentioned in this article.
Frequently asked questions
Which IPTV is legal in the US?
Services that hold broadcast licenses, such as DAZN, YouTube TV, Sling and Fubo. Independent IPTV subscriptions are legal only where the provider has the rights to its channels.
How do I watch the Spurs game for free?
Use an antenna. Twenty-two games air on CW SA this season, and national games on ABC (KSAT 12) and NBC (WOAI 4) are free over the air as well. The rest need DAZN or a national streaming service.
How to watch a Spurs game on Firestick?
For local games, download the DAZN app from the Amazon Appstore and buy a Spurs pass. National games are in the ESPN, Peacock and Prime Video apps. An IPTV player such as IPTV Smarters Pro can also be installed on a Fire TV stick for subscriptions that use Xtream Codes.
What TV channels are available in San Antonio?
The main stations are WOAI 4 (NBC, with The CW on 4.2), KENS 5 (CBS), KLRN 9 (PBS), KSAT 12 (ABC), KABB 29 (FOX), KMYS 35, KWEX 41 (Univision), KNIC 17 (UniMás), KVDA 60 (Telemundo) and KCWX 2 (MyNetworkTV). All are free TV channels with a digital antenna.
How can I watch ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox without cable?
An antenna picks up KSAT, WOAI, KENS and KABB for free. Licensed live TV streaming services carry them too where agreements apply.
Which cable TV provider is the cheapest in San Antonio?
It depends on your address and the current promotion. Spectrum and Astound sell cable TV packages, and Astound's page focuses on low internet prices from $30 a month for 300 Mbps.
How much is an IPTV subscription per year?
KenoaTV's 12-month plan is $99.99, QueenIPTV's is £49.99, and Smartiflix is reported at $69 to $79.99 on third-party sites.
Can IPTV be blocked by an internet provider?
Technically, yes. An internet provider can throttle or block traffic to specific servers. If a stream stops on one network but works on mobile data, that is a likely cause.
What is the most trusted IPTV provider?
Licensed services are the most trusted because they are accountable to regulators and rights holders. Among independent providers, trust the ones with published prices, written refund terms and a trial. On that basis our pick is KenoaTV.
Final verdict
For San Antonio in 2027, KenoaTV is our first choice: 7,280 US channels listed, a clear price ladder from $13.99, and a no-card trial long enough to cover a Spurs homestand. QueenIPTV is the better fit for UK and European TV, and Smartiflix is the budget pick if you confirm its prices. Whichever you choose, compare it honestly with the licensed options, from an antenna and CW SA to DAZN and the national streaming apps.