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How to Watch ABC Without Cable
Cut the cord on cable? Here's how you can still keep up with ABC series, sports, and specials
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Oscar Hartzog, Alexis Mikulski Ruiz, Jonathan Zavaleta
November 3, 2026
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With primetime news, major sporting events like Monday Night Football, and special broadcasts, ABC is a go-to destination for keeping up with some of the biggest cultural moments.
That includes tonight’s 2026 midterm election coverage. Beginning at 7 p.m. ET, the network will air ABC News Election Night: Vote 2026, anchored by David Muir, host of ABC World News Tonight, with special guests and correspondents including Linsey Davis and Jonathan Karl.
At a Glance: How to Watch ABC Without Cable
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ABC says its election coverage will continue into the early hours of the morning, keeping viewers up to date as results roll in from across the country.
But if you’ve cut the cord on cable, watching ABC can be tricky. Unlike CBS, which is available on Paramount+, or NBC, which streams on Peacock, ABC doesn’t have its own standalone streaming service. Still, there are a few ways to livestream the network online without a cable subscription.
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.
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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
➤ $88.99/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 pay $88.99 per month.
Hulu + Live TV
➤ $99.99/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 $99.99 a month after a three-day free trial, carries up to 95+ channels.
Sling
➤ $45.99/month
➤ 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.
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