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The home of Country music on TV has a lot to offer, from live events like the annual CMT Music Awards, to buzz-y reality shows like Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team, and other original programming like Campfire Sessions. In other words, if you’re a music lover who’s ditched cable, you might be missing out on the best the network has to offer. Fortunately, there are a few ways to watch CMT online without needing a cable subscription, including with a live TV service.

At a Glance: How to Watch CMT Channel Online

To learn more about how to watch CMT for free online (alongside a guide to the best shows worth binge-watching on the channel right now), keep reading on.

How to Watch CMT Channel Online Without Cable

If you’re looking to watch CMT without cable, you’ll want to get a subscription to one of these live TV streaming services that offers the channel in one of its plans. Some of our favorite such services for this are DirecTV, Philo, and Fubo. Below is a meltdown of pricing and free trial information for these cable alternatives so you can start watching some of your favorite country stars online.

When you subscribe to DirecTV Stream, you’ll get access to the CMT network, as well as other live TV, local and cable channels starting at $60 per month. The service is even currently offering a five-day free trial to watch for free if you sign up — but if you want to commit, they’re also running a special deal right now where new users can get $35 off for first month, then $10 off for months 2-3 (that’s nearly $50 in savings for three months).

Whether you’re into CMT shows or streaming live sports without the cable hassle, Fubo has you covered. While Fubo doesn’t currently offer a free trial, you can begin your streaming journey with $30 off your first month to start watching the network online. Following that new subscriber deal, a Fubo subscription starts at $84.99 a month for 100+ channels. Fubo is included in most regions, but double-check before you sign up, as location restrictions may apply.

Philo is currently the cheapest live streaming TV service option if you want to watch CMT live without cable. While you won’t get sports channels, Philo users can get access to more than 70 live TV channels, plus on-demand movies and shows for just $28 a month. You can also test out the service with a 7-day free trial before committing to a subscription.

Sling is another budget-friendly choice for live TV streaming, and it offers CMT within its Sling Blue package. Starting at just $45.99 a month (along with a month of AMC+, Starz, and Paramount+ with Showtime for $5/each for the first month), Sling Blue includes 48+ channels, including eight exclusive sports and family channels.

You can also watch CMT without traditional cable through a Hulu + Live TV subscription. We’re enthusiastic supporters of Hulu + Live TV for its comprehensive streaming package, where a single subscription of $82.99 per month provides access to over 95 live TV channels, the entire Hulu on-demand library, as well as ESPN+ (with ads) and Disney+ (with ads). Bonus: It comes with a three-day free trial.

What to Watch on the CMT Channel

No matter what you’re after — chart-topping stars, real-life drama, or sitcom comfort — CMT’s lineup has you covered. While the annual CMT Music Awards are currently on pause for 2025, you can still experience some of the best in live music from your home with the Campfire Sessions series, and more. Here’s what to watch.