Max to Stream Dozens of MLB, NHL, NBA Games In May

By Phillip Swann
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Max, the streaming service formerly known as HBO Max, may be known best for its original TV shows and movies. But the service offers dozens of live sporting events each month at no extra charge through its licensing deals for TBS and TNT. Here are the live sporting events coming to Max in May:

2024 NBA Playoffs
Max will stream every NBA playoff game, and pregame and postgame coverage, that will simulcast on TBS. Check local listings for times. For example, Max tonight will stream game five of the series between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat as well as game five of the Dallas Mavericks-Los Angeles Clippers series.

2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs
Likewise, Max will stream all Stanley Cup playoff games that will simulcast on TNT. Again, check local listings for game times.

MLB Baseball 
May 7
Houston Astros at New York Yankees, 7:00 p.m.

May 14
New York Yankees at Minnesota Twins, 7:30 p.m.

May 21
Atlanta Braves at Chicago Cubs, 7:30 p.m.

May 28
Los Angeles Dodgers at New York Mets, 7:00 p.m.

FIA World Endurance Championships
May 10-11
Total Energies 6 Hours of Spa-Francor champs (FP3, Qualifying & Race)

MotoGP
May 10-12
Michelin® Grand Prix de France

May 24-26
Gran Premi Monster Energy de Catalunya 2024

Cycling
May 4
GP Morbihan (Coupe de France)

May 4-26
Giro d’Italia

May 5
Elfstedenronde
Tro-Bro Léon

May 9
Circuit of Wallonia

May 11
Tour of Finistère (Coupe de France)

May 14-19
4 Jours de Dunkerque

Bellator
May 17
Bellator Champions Series Paris – Accor Arena

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