Watch ESPN Live Without Cable

With the NBA restarting it’s 2020 season, many of you without cable are looking for ways to watch ESPN. There are plenty of streaming services that carry live ESPN online. You can stream ESPN Live through Hulu Live TV, Sling TV, AT&T TV Now, and 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.

Watch ESPN Online With Sling TV

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Sling TV is the most affordable way to 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 more. Below is a breakdown of the various ESPN channels available on Sling and which Sling Plan you will need to watch.

• ESPN – Only available through Sling TV Orange for $30 per month or by getting both Sling TV Blue and Orange for $$$ per month. (not available if you only subscribe to the Blue package)

• ESPN Bases Loaded – Requires the Sports Extra Package for an additional $10 per month. Not available if you only subscribe to Sling TV Blue. You must have Sling TV Orange ($30 + $10 for Sports Extra – $40 per Month) or Both Blue And Orange ($45 + $10 for Sports Extra – $55 per month).

• ESPN Buzzer Beater – Requires the Sports Extra Package for an additional $10 per month. Not available if you only subscribe to Sling TV Blue. You must have Sling TV Orange ($30 + $10 for Sports Extra – $40 per Month) or Both Blue And Orange ($45 + $10 for Sports Extra – $55 per month).

• ESPN Goal Line – Requires the Sports Extra Package for an additional $10 per month. Not available if you only subscribe to Sling TV Blue. You must have Sling TV Orange ($30 + $10 for Sports Extra – $40 per Month) or Both Blue And Orange ($45 + $10 for Sports Extra – $55 per month).

• ESPN U – Requires the Sports Extra Package for an additional $10 per month. Not available if you only subscribe to Sling TV Blue. You must have Sling TV Orange ($30 + $10 for Sports Extra – $40 per Month) or Both Blue And Orange ($45 + $10 for Sports Extra – $55 per month).

• ESPN2 – Only available through Sling TV Orange for $30 per month or by getting both Sling TV Blue and Orange for $45 per month. (not available if you only subscribe to the Blue package)

• ESPN3 – Only available through Sling TV Orange for $30 per month or by getting both Sling TV Blue and Orange for $45 per month. (not available if you only subscribe to the Blue package)

• ESPNews – Requires the Sports Extra Package for an additional $10 per month. Not available if you only subscribe to Sling TV Blue. You must have Sling TV Orange ($30 + $10 for Sports Extra – $40 per Month) or Both Blue And Orange ($45 + $10 for Sports Extra – $55 per month).

• SEC Network – Requires the Sports Extra Package for an additional $10 per month. Not available if you only subscribe to Sling TV Blue. You must have Sling TV Orange ($30 + $10 for Sports Extra – $40 per Month) or Both Blue And Orange ($45 + $10 for Sports Extra – $55 per month).

• SEC Network+ – Requires the Sports Extra Package for an additional $10 per month. Not available if you only subscribe to Sling TV Blue. You must have Sling TV Orange ($30 + $10 for Sports Extra – $40 per Month) or Both Blue And Orange ($45 + $10 for Sports Extra – $55 per month).

Aside from one of the most comprehensive sports packages on the Internet, Sling also provides access to, 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. Sling also offers on-demand, a cloud DVR, and more.  Read our  Sling TV Review for more information. It includes information about what’s available on all the Sling TV Channels.

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 $64.99 per month. Check out my review of YouTube TV for all the details and channels available on the service.

You can check your Zip Code on Youtube TVs Website to see the channels are available in your area.

YouTube TV is available on Roku, Android, iOS (includes AirPlay to Apple TV), and Chromecasts/Chromecast-compatible TVs.

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.

Hulu’s basic Live TV package includes a cloud DVR along with Hulu’s on-demand streaming library. The service is available on Android, iOS, Xbox One, 4th Gen Apple TV, Chromecast, Roku, and Amazon Fire TV and stick.

If you are curious about all the channels Hulu Live TV offers in your area, including ESPN, you can use this tool on Hulu’s Website: Hulu Live TV Channels by Zipcode.

Check out our review of Hulu Live TV for more information.

ESPN is Streaming on AT&T TV NOW

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You can watch ESPN as part of their “Plus” package for $55 per month.   Check out our review of AT&T TV NOW for information on all the channels available through 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.

For information on watching other TV channels online check out: How To Watch Any TV Channel Online Without Cable

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