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How to Watch Your Favorite ABC Shows Online (Even if You’ve Cut the Cord)
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UPDATE: All Disney properties (including ABC) are currently blacked out on DirecTV products, including Stream. We’ve removed DirecTV Stream from the guide below for the time being.
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One of the shows you’ll miss almost immediately after ditching cable is ABC. The network is home to some of TV’s biggest series like The Bachelorette and The View, as well as blockbuster sports events from college football games to basketball tournaments.
At a Glance: How to Watch ABC Without Cable
Stream ABC online using fubo, Hulu + Live TV, or Sling.
Alternatively, get ABC streams with a digital antenna.
Luckily, watching ABC without cable is relatively easy. A handful of trusted live TV streaming services carry the channel, letting you stream ABC without cable or satellite packages. Check them all out below:
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:
Stream ABC with Fubo
Whether you’re eager to catch live events or ABC dramas without the cable fuss, fubo is the streaming gem you’re looking for. You can start your streaming adventure with a seven-day free trial to watch everything airing on ABC online. Following the trial period, a fuboTV subscription is priced at $79.99 a month. Ensure ABC is part of the package in your region, as location restrictions may be a factor.
Stream ABC with Sling
Viewers can also snag Sling to watch ABC online, as the streamer carries the channel with its Sling Blue plan. Subscriptions start at $40 a month to enjoy ABC without a cable subscription. With a robust package of over 42 channels and 50 hours of DVR storage, you can catch all the excitement on up to three devices at the same time.
Stream ABC with Hulu + Live TV
Say goodbye to cable and hello to Hulu + Live TV, your all-in-one entertainment solution. With access to Hulu, Disney+, ESPN+, and live TV, including local channels like ABC, viewers can enjoy sports and shows without the hassle or price tag of traditional cable. The ad-supported package, starting at $76.99 a month after a three-day free trial, delivers seamless streaming for up to 90+ channels right to your screen.
How to Watch ABC Channel for Free
You have a couple of ways to livestream the ABC channel with free trials to DirecTV Stream, fuboTV, and Hulu + Live TV. Another way you can watch ABC without paying for cable is with a digital TV antenna, like the one below. Simply plug it into your smart TV and start watching local channels, from ABC to CBS, for free without cable.
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What Can You Watch on ABC Right Now?
Football is all the buzz on ABC right now, with the 2024 NFL and college football seasons starting up.
Of course, ABC is also home to some of the biggest reality shows on TV, including The Bachelor — and its spin-offs The Bachelorette and The Golden Bachelorette — and Dancing with the Stars. ABC’s lineup also showcases a variety of scripted series, from timeless classics like Grey’s Anatomy to gripping dramas like The Good Doctor.
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