How to Watch Live ESPN Without Cable

6 TV Streaming Services With ESPN

All of these services carry ESPN. All you need to use these Live TV streaming services is an internet connection and a streaming device.

Watch ESPN On Hulu

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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. Hulu Live TV provides ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPN U, ESPN News, ACC Network and SEC Network for $54.99/month. You can also use your Hulu Live TV credentials to watch ESPN3 on the ESPN app (see ).

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.

Watch ESPN Online With Sling TV

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Sling TV’s Orange plan is the cheapest way to watch ESPN at $30 per month. You can stream SportsCenter along with all of ESPN’s programming straight to your television. Sling TV also offers ESPN News, ESPNU, ESPN Goal Line/Buzzer Beater/Bases Loaded, SEC Network, and more. Below is a breakdown of Sling’s various ESPN branded channels and which Sling Plan you will need to watch each one.

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 $$$ 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 $$$ per month. (not available if you only subscribe to the Blue package)

ESPN News – 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).

ACC 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.

ESPN on FuboTV

 FuboTV is an excellent place to go for sports. In addition to ESPN, over 90 channels are offered in its basic package for $64.99/month (after a 7-day free trial). Fubo also offers ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3 in their standard package, with ESPNU and ESPN News available through channel upgrade options.

The FuboTV app is available on major platforms, including AppleTV, AndroidTV, Roku, and Amazon FireTV. You can sign up for a 1-week free trial or check out our review of FuboTV for more details.

Watch ESPN on Vidgo

Vidgo is a newer streaming service that offers fairly competitive pricing over other live streaming services. Vidgo includes ESPN, ESPN Deportes, ESPN U, ESPN2, and ESPN News in its Core package, along with over 60 other channels. New customers can sign up for the Core Plan for $45 per month. (They offer discounted promo pricing for your first 3 months.)

Vidgo doesn’t force you into a contract, and you can cancel any time. They do offer a 3-day free trial, which you can cancel within the first three days at no charge.

Vidgo is supported on available on Android, iOS, Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV. You can also stream the service on up to 3 devices at the same time. We have the full details in our guide to Vidgo’s live streaming 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, ESPN News, 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 available channels in your area.

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

Stream ESPN with AT&T TV NOW

You can watch ESPN and ESPN2 as part of their “Plus” package for $55 per month. If you upgrade to their “Max” package for $80 per month, you will have access to ESPNU, ESPN News, ACC Network, and SEC Network. Check out our review of AT&T TV NOW for information on all the channels available through the service.

AT&T TV Now supports Apple TV, iOS, Android, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, and most modern web browsers. You can try AT&T by signing up for their free trial.

Streaming with the ESPN App

While you can’t subscribe to ESPN directly, if you subscribe to any of the live TV streaming services above, you can opt to use the ESPN app (Formerly known as WatchESPN). The ESPN app provides live, and on-demand shows and live games to all ESPN branded channels available from your TV streaming subscription. If you subscribe to ESPN+ (ESPN’s premium service), it is also available through the ESPN app. 

You can use the ESPN app on Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, iOS, and Android devices. You can watch the following channels through the ESPN app: ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPN+, ESPNU, ESPNews, ESPN Deportes, SEC Network, SEC Network +, Longhorn Network, ACC Network Extra, ESPN Goal Line, ESPN Buzzer Beater, and ESPN Bases Loaded Networks.

Using The ESPN App on Roku and Other Devices

Once you subscribe to one streaming service in the article, you can watch through the streaming service’s app. For example, ESPN is available to watch through the Live TV section of Hulu’s app. However, you can also watch all the ESPN branded channels in their lineup through the ESPN App on your supported device. Below are the steps to unlock your ESPN channels on Roku. Other streaming devices and have a very similar process.

1. Go to the channel store on your device.
2. Please search for the ESPN app, and add it to your device 
3. Open the app, and click the setting gear from the top right of the menu.
4. Then select “Account Information” and then “TV Provider”
5. Your Roku device will provide an activation code and the URL https://espn.com/active.
6. Using a web browser on your laptop or mobile device, go to https://espn.com/active and entered the supplied code.
7. You will then be asked for the TV provider you signed up for that has ESPN. You will then log into the service using the credentials from the TV streaming service you are subscribed to. ( For example, I used my Hulu credentials)
8. Once you successfully log in, The ESPN App screen will refresh and list your TV provider.
9. The ESPN app is now set up. In the ESPN app, you should be able to go to “Browse,” then “Channels” and watch any channels listed that your TV streaming service provides. (Hulu in My case)

For information on watching other TV channels online check out: How To Stream Specific TV Channels

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