The cheapest way to watch ABC without cable is the Sling Blue package from Sling TV. However, as Sling doesn’t offer ABC in all areas, some homes may need to consider an alternate live TV streaming service instead.
It is worth noting the information in this guide is related to the national ABC channel. For those specifically looking for access to their local ABC station or affiliate, it is possible to watch ABC for free using an over-the-air antenna.
For those without access to their over-the-air ABC station, or for those simply wanting access to a package that includes ABC, there are multiple options, albeit at varying price points. Below are those options, from cheapest to the most expensive.
- Sling TV (from $45/month)
- YouTube TV (from $73/month)
- Hulu Live TV (from $77/month)
- DirecTV Stream (from $80/month)
- Fubo (from $80/month)
Cheapest Way To Watch ABC
At $45 a month, Sling TV is currently the cheapest way to watch ABC without cable. However, Sling doesn’t offer ABC in all areas so whether you can get the channel will depend on whether you live in one of the following locations.
- Chicago (WLS)
- Fresno (KFSN)
- Houston (KTRK)
- Los Angeles (KABC)
- New York (WABC)
- Philadelphia (WPVI)
- Raleigh-Durham (WTVD)
- San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose (KGO)
Sling offers two main plans for consumers to choose from, but the Sling Blue package is the only that includes ABC in its channel lineup.
$40-55/mo
- 30+ channels
- 1-3 streams
- 50-Hour DVR
Deal: First month starting at $20.
For those also interested in a live TV plan to access live sports, it might be worth noting that the Sling Blue package doesn’t includes access to ESPN. Instead, ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN3 are only available with the Sling Orange plan.
However, it is possible to combine both of these plans by subscribing to Sling Orange & Blue. This combined package costs $55 a month and unlocks access to all channels included with both Orange and Blue plans.
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Other Ways To Watch ABC
YouTube TV also provides access to ABC. A standard YouTube TV subscription costs $72.99 a month and unlocks access to more than 100 live TV channels, making it one of the better options overall. Subscribers also get an unlimited DVR and the ability to share a subscription with up to five other people.
$83/mo
- 100+ channels
- 3 streams
- Unlimited DVR
Deal: $50/mo for first 2 months
At a few dollars more each month, Hulu Live TV is another option. Hulu’s base plan costs $76.99 a month and unlocks access to more than 95 live channels, including ABC. For those interested in live sports, an added benefit of Hulu Live TV is that the base plan also includes access to ESPN+ at no additional cost.
$83/mo
- 95+ channels
- Basic Hulu
- Disney+
- ESPN+
DirecTV Stream offers multiple plans to choose from, and all of them include ABC. Overall, the cheapest package is Entertainment and costs a minimum of $79.99 a month.
$80-165/mo
- 90-185 channels
- Unlimited streams
- Unlimited DVR
Deal: Save up to $60 on 3 months.
Fubo is another more expensive option for ABC. While the cost of the cheapest Fubo plan (Pro) is $79.99 a month, Fubo also charges an RSN fee in many locations. For those based in one of these locations, the price could end up being up to $16 more each month.
$80-100/mo
- 195-270 channels
- 10 streams
- Unlimited DVR
Deal: Save up to $30 on first month.
ABC And TV Everywhere
Those with an existing live TV streaming subscription can log in to the ABC website or app using their live TV account details and stream all of the latest episodes or watch the channel live.
This is made possible through the use of TV Everywhere support. While not every live TV streaming service offers TV Everywhere support for all channels, there are no major issues with ABC.
All Sling Blue, YouTube TV, Hulu Live TV and Fubo subscribers can use their account details to log in and stream live TV and on-demand content through the ABC website or app.
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