How to Watch ABC Without Cable

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With prime time news, sports events like the NBA and NHL playoffs, and special events, ABC is essential for keeping up with some of the biggest cultural moments.

At a Glance: How to Watch ABC Without Cable

DirecTV

Fubo

Hulu + Live TV

Sling

However, if you’ve cut the cord on cable, watching ABC can be tricky. ABC isn’t available on a standalone streaming service, like CBS on Paramount+ or NBC on Peacock. But there are still a few ways to livestream ABC online if you don’t have cable.

Where to Watch ABC Channel Online Without Cable

The best way to stream ABC without cable is to get a live TV streaming service that carries the channels. There are several out there, but four of our favorites are Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV, and Sling. Here’s what to know about each of these streamers.

DirecTV

➤ $39.99/month ➤ Five-day free trial ➤ Up to 185+ channels

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. Pricing starts at just $39.99/mo, and most packages include ABC, NBC, CNN, and other top news channels. Best of all, all DirecTV plans start with a five-day free trial.

Fubo

➤ $55.99/month ➤ Five-day free trial ➤ Up to 300+ channels

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

➤ $89.99/month ➤ Three-day free trial ➤ 95+ channels

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.

Sling

➤ $45.99/month ➤ Short-term passes available ➤ Up to 46 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.