# ROOT SPORTS — Stream ROOT SPORTS Live TV > Stream live regional sports network games and content with a TV provider subscription. (iPhone/iPad app by Ooyala Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/root-sports/id1275027720 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Ooyala Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1177151498) - Category: Sports, Entertainment - Price: Free - Rating: 1.41/5 from 543 App Store ratings · 56 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 20 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2017-12-14 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/root-sports/id1275027720/reviews.md ## What is ROOT SPORTS? Stream the nation’s premier regional sports network in more places than ever! The ROOT SPORTS app gives you access to watch your favorite teams, sports content, and award- winning live game coverage from more devices and on the go. Requires authenticated subscription to qualifying cable/satellite/IPTV package. To see if your affiliate has made access available, please check: https://northwest.rootsports.com/root-sports-app/ ROOT SPORTS is the official home of the Seattle Mariners, Seattle Kraken, Portland Trail Blazers, Seattle Seahawks, Utah Jazz, Vegas Golden Knights, Seattle Seawolves and Gonzaga Bulldogs. Stream your local ROOT SPORTS channel through the ROOT SPORTS app today. Follow your home teams live from your mobile phone, tablet, or the web. Find us on Social Media: ROOT SPORTS Facebook ROOT SPORTS Twitter ROOT SPORTS Instagram Note: Access to ROOT SPORTS live video is determined by your TV provider and package as well as your location. Content is region-specific based on registered home zip code as well as location at time of access. Before downloading this app, please review our Terms of Service https://northwest.rootsports.com/app_llc-terms-of-service-end-user-license-agreement-and-privacy-statement/ and Privacy Policy https://northwest.rootsports.com/privacy-policy/ Contact Us: https://northwest.rootsports.com/contact-us/ ## Key features - Stream live regional sports network - Watch favorite teams and sports content - Award-winning live game coverage - Access on mobile, tablet, and web - Region-specific content based on location ## What do users think of ROOT SPORTS? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 👍 App works for some users - 🚀 Good video quality **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent login issues - 🐛 Streaming problems and errors - 🔒 Lack of support for major cable providers - 🔒 Restricted to certain devices and locations - 🔒 No casting or screen mirroring options **Commonly reported bugs** - Constant logout issues - Unreliable video playback - Location-based restrictions not working properly **Most requested features** - Offer a standalone subscription option - Add support for more cable/streaming providers - Improve casting and screen mirroring functionality ## Recent user reviews (10 of 56) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/root-sports/id1275027720/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Terrible *2024-07-23* Refused to connect me to the Mariners game, even though I've paid for it (a lot!). Was on my cable provider's tech support for 70 minutes trouble shooting, they tried to contact Root tech support, failed, and told me they thought that "everyone there has gone home". Whatever the issue is, they both bear responsibility for this failure, since their companies have partnered on this. In fairness, when I watched the game the day before, it worked flawlessly. However, for the premium price we are paying It seems that more effort needs to be made on their side to provide a much more customer friendly and premium service. I missed the entire game while on hold... an extremely frustrating experience. ### 5/5 — Xfinity Customer - App Works *2024-04-28* I almost didn’t bother downloading the app because of all the negative reviews stating that streaming doesn’t work for Comcast customers. That may have been true in the past, but to those like myself who are interested now, I can confirm that it works for me. It was easy to sign in using my Xfinity info, the video quality is good, and there have been no loading/buffering issues. There is a small delay from TV to app but that’s to be expected. Don’t hesitate to give it a try. ### 1/5 — Really disappointing *2024-01-24* Was so excited to watch the Trail Blazers from my phone. Worked for two games. Now I’m suddenly getting an alert, “Invalid device zip.” Nothing has changed about my device or my location, no place within the app to confirm/edit the zip, and nothing has changed within my phone settings. Location services is turned on. Tried to contact customer support for this app - it says, “invalid domain.” This app has SO MUCH potential. Please PLEASE fix the bugs. ### 1/5 — Unwatchable picture glitches and now literally unwatchable with location error. *2024-01-02* First, the app was becoming unwatchable because part of the video frame would freeze/pixelate every 2-3 seconds. Now, I literally cannot watch anything. Your api service to fetch zip codes is returning 0 which is marking me as unable to watch. This is really sad coming from a service we pay so much for just so we can watch blazers game. ### 1/5 — Really disappointing *2023-11-18* Was so excited to watch the Trail Blazers from my phone. Worked for two games. Now I’m suddenly getting an alert, “Invalid device zip.” Nothing has changed about my device or my location, no place within the app to confirm/edit the zip, and nothing has changed within my phone settings. Tried to contact customer support for this app - it says, “invalid domain.” This app has SO MUCH potential. Please fix the bugs. ### 2/5 — App Breaks too Often *2023-07-01* When it works, it’s fine but it breaks too often. Take for instance tonight, it logged me out, I logged on and it says error, please refreshing or logging back in. I’ve tried four times and still doesn’t work. This happens often where it logs me out even though I’ve clicked the boxes and/or it errors. Streaming quality is fine ### 1/5 — Always an Error *2023-02-07, version 2.0.14* Despite logging in (Xfinity), there’s always an error or “this channel isn’t included” message that pops up when attempting to stream outside of my home…which is generally where I assume folks stream things on their phones. I pay for this channel with my cable package, but alas, the app is entirely useless. ### 1/5 — This app is terrible *2023-01-15, version 2.0.14* This app lacks basic features. You cannot cast to a TV like every other TV / Sports app allows, and to make matters worse, the native iOS screen mirroring feature doesn’t work (displays a black screen.) This app is at least 10 years behind the curve. Get with the program Root Sports. ### 2/5 — Root Sports, you can do better… *2023-01-05, version 2.0.14* It’s great that you finally reached a deal with Comcast. However, you need to give users the ability to cast or airplay to a TV. I’m not sure why there is resistance is to adding a simple feature like this. Do better. ### 1/5 — Why can’t you screencast to a tv? *2023-01-04, version 2.0.14* Great video quality but super annoying that you can not screencast/mirror the app onto a tv with those capabilities. Am I supposed to watch every thing off of my phone? ## Frequently asked questions about ROOT SPORTS ### What is this app? This app allows you to stream live game coverage and award-winning sports content from a premier regional sports network. You can watch your favorite teams and sports content on various devices, including your mobile phone, tablet, or the web. ### How can I access live games? Access to live video is determined by your TV provider and package, as well as your location. You will need an authenticated subscription to a qualifying cable, satellite, or IPTV package to stream content. ### Is this app free to download? Yes, the app is free to download. However, to access and stream live content, you must have an authenticated subscription to a qualifying TV provider package. There are no in-app purchases or ads mentioned. ### What teams can I watch? The app is the official home for teams such as the Seattle Mariners, Seattle Kraken, Portland Trail Blazers, Seattle Seahawks, Utah Jazz, Vegas Golden Knights, Seattle Seawolves, and Gonzaga Bulldogs. Content is region-specific based on your registered home zip code and current location. ### What devices are supported? You can stream your local ROOT SPORTS channel through the app on your mobile phone, tablet, or the web. This allows you to follow your home teams live from more devices and on the go. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.0.14 — 2022-11-01 Bug fixes ### 2.0.13 — 2022-05-19 Bug Fixes ### 2.0.12 — 2022-01-05 1. Bug Fixes ### 2.0.11 — 2021-10-09 1. Video player upgrade 2. 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User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*