How To Watch ABC Channel Online Live Stream Free Without Cable

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From prime time news and sports to special events like the Oscars and New Year’s Eve celebrations, ABC is home to some of TV’s must-watch programming. Unlike CBS and NBC, which are available to live stream with a Paramount+ and Peacock subscription, ABC (like FOX) isn’t available for live viewing on streaming services. Hulu has some ABC content, but typically only after it airs. But, if you’ve cut the cord on cable, there are still a few ways to livestream ABC online.

At a Glance: How to Watch ABC Without Cable

That means the best way to stream ABC live without a cable subscription is with a live TV streaming service that carries the channel. Our favorite live-streaming services, including Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV, and Sling, all carry ABC.

Where to Watch ABC Channel Online Without Cable

Looking to watch ABC but don’t have traditional cable TV? Here’s how to stream the channel online:

DirecTV offers a huge channel lineup that includes ABC in most areas. You’ll also get the best access to RSNs for sports fans. DirecTV also recently rolled out smaller, more affordable packages that let fans get just the content they want to see. The MyNews pack starts at just $39.99/mo and includes ABC, NBC, CNN, and other top news channels. Best of all, all DirecTV plans start with a five-day free trial.

Fubo is one of our go-to streaming services, and it lets you watch ABC without cable, as well as tons of sports and basic cable programming. Fubo offers a free trial, after which you’ll get your first month for $45.99, then $55.99 a month thereafter.

Hulu + Live TV is about as close to an all-in-one streaming solution as you can get. With access to Hulu, Disney+, ESPN, and live TV — including major channels like ABC — subscribers can enjoy coverage of most big shows, sports, and events. The ad-supported package, starting at $89.99 a month after a three-day free trial, carries up to 95+ channels.

You can also use Sling to watch ABC online, as the streamer carries the channel with its Select, Blue, and Blue + Orange plans. Subscriptions start at $19.99 a month.

How to Watch ABC for Free

There are a few ways to stream ABC with a free trial to a live-streaming service like DirecTV, Fubo, or Hulu + Live TV.

Another way to watch ABC without paying for cable is with a digital TV antenna, like the one below. Plug it into your TV and start watching local channels, like ABC and CBS, for free without cable. The catch is that antenna TV can suffer from interference from mountains, power lines, and bad weather, and it isn’t a great option if you live in a remote area. But buying an antenna is an affordable, easy way to get access to great local channels without paying for a subscription plan.