Watch ESPN Live Without Cable

There are plenty of streaming services that carry live ESPN. You can stream ESPN Live through Hulu Live TV, Sling TV, AT&T TV Now, YouTube TV.

Not only do all those streaming services allow you to watch ESPN live online, but many also carry ESPN2, and access to the ESPN3 with the ESPN app.

If you thought the ESPN+ was a way to watch ESPN without having cable, it’s not. I’ll explain why at the end of this article after covering how you can watch ESPN online without needing a cable TV subscription.

All the services listed below allow you to stream live ESPN on  Roku devices, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV,  Amazon Fire Stick, Chromecast and more. The one exception is YouTube TV which isn’t available on Amazon Fire devices.

Stream ESPN On Hulu Live TV

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Most cord cutters are familiar with Hulu’s On-Demand service. However, they also offer a live TV service that includes ESPN. Like Sling TV, Hulu Live TV provides ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPN U, ESPNEWS, and SEC Network, but for $54.99/month. You can also use your Hulu Live TV credentials to watch ESPN3 on the ESPN app. Check out our review of Hulu Live TV for more information.

Watch ESPN Online With Sling TV

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Sling TV was one of the first ways you could watch ESPN without a cable TV subscription. You can stream SportsCenter along with all of ESPN’s programming straight to your television. ESPN is offered as a part of Sling TV’s Orange Package for only $30 per month.

Furthermore, Sling TV also offers ESPNews, ESPNU, ESPN Goal Line/Buzzer Beater/Bases Loaded, SEC Network, and Universal Sports. You can watch ESPN online, along with tons of other sports and get a Roku for free with this Sling TV-Roku Offer.

Aside from one of the most comprehensive sports packages on the Internet, Sling also provides access to HBO, AMC, History Channel, A&E, and many more top channels previously only found with a cable or satellite subscription. Sling TV allows you to watch sports online or on most TV streaming devices with no contract required. Read my Sling TV Review for more information. It includes information about what’s available on all the Sling TV Channels.

ESPN is Streaming on AT&T TV NOW

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You can watch ESPN as part of their “Plus” package for $60 per month.   Check out our review of AT&T TV NOW for information on all the channels available through the service.

Watch ESPN on YouTube TV

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Another streaming service that offers ESPN, a slew of other channels,  and a nice set of features is YouTube TV. They also provide ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPN U, ESPNEWS, and SEC Network for a cost of $49.99 per month. Check out my review of YouTube TV for all the details and channels available on the service.

ESPN+

ESPN Plus was released in April of 2018 as a way to add bonus sports content through a streaming channel. It’s not a way to watch ESPN without cable. However, it does offer a lot of additional sports content for $5.99 per month. You can check out our review of ESPN+ for all the details. Here is a synopsis of what will be available on ESPN+

• All MLS games. So this may be a must-have for MLS fans.
• A Daily NHL game.
• A Daily MLB game.
• Original Shows and Content
• An on-demand library of past sporting events.
• Various PGA events and Coverage
• Live Boxing Matches
• UFC Fight Nights
• Other sporting events like Cricket, Rugby, Various International Soccer Leagues, Tennis, and more.

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