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How To Watch The Weather Channel Without Cable — As Cheap as Possible

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The cheapest way to watch The Weather Channel without cable is Frndly TV. Compared to some other networks, there are fewer options to watch The Weather Channel through a live TV streaming service. Most notably, Sling TV doesn’t offer access to The Weather Channel through either of its base packages.

The good news, however, is the services that do offer access to the channel range in price, with the cheapest being a very affordable option.

Cheapest Way To Watch The Weather Channel

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The Weather Channel on Frndly TV

Starting at $7.99 a month, Frndly TV is the cheapest way to watch The Weather Channel overall. In total, a standard Frndly TV subscription provides access to more than 50 live TV channels. Although this is fewer than other live TV services, some homes may find the selection suits their needs, and at a significantly lower monthly price.


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$8-$12/mo

  • 50+ channels
  • 1-4 streams
  • Limited DVR

Deal: Save more with an annual plan.


While the basic Frndly TV subscription costs $7.99 a month, it does come with some additional limitations that may need to be taken into consideration. For example, the Basic plan lacks a cloud DVR for recording The Weather Channel shows and content. If a DVR is important, Frndly TV also offers a Classic and a Premium plan.

Priced at $9.99 a month, Classic subscribers get access to the same channel lineup, including The Weather Channel, along with the option to record and keep recordings for up to three months. Those in need of even more recording freedom can opt for the $11.99 a month Premium plan. This is Frndly TV’s best plan and includes all of the features available with the Classic plan, as well as the ability to keep recordings for up to nine months.



Other Ways To Watch The Weather Channel

YouTube TV‘s base package costs $72.99 a month and is the next cheapest way to watch The Weather Channel without cable. Previously, YouTube TV didn’t include the channel in its lineup, but that changed in early 2022 when the popular live TV service added five new channels, including The Weather Channel.


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$73/mo

  • 100+ channels
  • 3 streams
  • Unlimited DVR

Deal: $50/mo for first 2 months


Hulu Live TV is the next cheapest option to watch The Weather Channel. Priced at $76.99 a month, Hulu only offers one live TV base package, which includes access to more than 95 live TV channels in total.


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$83/mo

  • 95+ channels
  • Basic Hulu
  • Disney+
  • ESPN+

The Weather Channel is also available to watch through DirecTV Stream, albeit not through the service’s cheapest plan. Instead, consumers will need to sign up to either Choice at $108.99 a month, Ultimate at $119.99 a month, or Premier at $164.99 a month. Even though Ultimate and Premier are more expensive than Choice, they do come with a greater selection of channels overall.


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$80-165/mo

  • 90-185 channels
  • Unlimited streams
  • Unlimited DVR

Deal: Save up to $60 on 3 months.


Lastly, Fubo also offers access to The Weather Channel. While Fubo offers multiple plans to choose from, The Weather Channel is included in Fubo’s cheapest Pro plan. Priced at $79.99 a month, Pro unlocks access to more than 150 channels in total.


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$80-100/mo

  • 195-270 channels
  • 10 streams
  • Unlimited DVR

Deal: Save up to $30 on first month.


Fubo does apply an RSN fee in many locations, so some homes may end up paying up to $16 more each month, depending on their location.

John Finn

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