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Many who go without cable TV want a way to watch TBS live. Not only does TBS have original shows like Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, American Dad!, and Miracle Workers, but TBS also airs NBA Games, NCAA Basketball, Major League Baseball on TBS, and other live sports.
Those sports fans will want a service that provides TBS live. Few people want to watch a game on demand. This guide will cover all the online services that provide TBS live streaming. All you need is a subscription to the right service and a streaming device like Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Chromecast.
Before we go in depth, here is a brief synopsis of streaming services that offer live TBS.
Hulu Live TV – Offers TBS, local channels, and a ton of other features. Check here for more information.
Sling TV – Live TBS is a part of both their “Blue” and “Orange” package. You can try it free for 7-days.
FuboTV – They provide TBS as well as over 80 other channels. They also offer a 1-week free trial.
AT&T TV Now – Offers 45+ channels including TBS. There is a free-trial, but this service is the most expensive at $65 per month.
YouTube TV – Last but not least, you can watch TBS on YouTube TV.
How to Watch TBS Online without Cable
As with most content on cable today, there are alternate ways to enjoy the channels and shows you want without forking over mountains of cash to a cable TV provider. Here are a few of the cable subscription free ways you can stream TBS online.
Watch TBS on Hulu
Hulu is a great way to stream TBS Live. Previously Hulu was known for their vast on-demand library. Recently, they have added a Hulu Live TV service. In addition to streaming TBS live, Hulu offers live access to channels like A&E, TNT, FX, HGTV and more. Hulu Live TV also includes the following features:
- The basic package comes with 50 hours of cloud DVR storage. (Upgrades available)
- Watch on 2 screens at once. (Upgrades available)
- Comes with 6 customizable profiles
- Includes entire Hulu streaming library
Hulu Live TV is supported by several connected TV devices, mobile devices and browsers. You can stream TBS on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, iOS, Android, and Windows Smartphones and Tablets, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3 and 4, Wii and Wii U, and much more.
Check out their service here.
Watch TBS on FuboTV
FuboTV is a streaming service that provides access to quite a few pay-TV channels. You can watch the channels like TBS live as they would air on cable TV and you can record programs on their cloud DVR. They stream TBS online as well as over 80 other channels as part of their base package.
All this is included with the base package. You can test out the service with this 1-week free trial. After the trial, it’s $54.99 per month. There is no commitment so you can cancel at any time. The service supports Roku, Chromecast, Fire TV, Apple TV, and more. Check out our full review of FuboTV for more information.
TBS on Sling TV
A more price-conscious alternative is Sling. TBS is in both its “orange” and “blue packages, each priced at $25 a month. Sling TV provides a live stream of TBS so you are able to watch exactly what would be airing on TBS just as if you had cable. Some episodes of its shows are available on demand, as well.
Sling TV is available on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast and more, so it’s not a problem to enjoy TBS on a TV, tablet, computer, or other smart devices. In addition to live TBS, Sling TV streams several other channels live online. To find out more about what Sling TV has to offer, and more information about Sling TV device compatibility, check out this detailed review of Sling TV.
The review includes information on a Sling TV free trial and ways to get discounted (and free) streaming devices so be sure to check it out. Currently, there are offers for a 7-day trial and free Amazon fire stick if you sign up for two months.
Sign up for a free trial to Sling TV!
TBS on YouTubeTV
YouTubeTV also offers TBS streaming
In addition to the TBS network, and numerous other channels, YouTube TV includes a Personal Cloud DVR and YouTube Red original series. All this costs subscribers just $49.99 a month for six accounts. See our YouTube TV review for more details.
TBS Streaming on AT&T TV Now
AT&T TV Now is another way you can watch TBS. The service is priced at $65 per month. You can check out everything this service offers by taking advantage of their 7-day free trial or read about it in our AT&T TV Now review.
Stream TBS Shows On-Demand
All the streaming services covered in this article will offer some on-demand content online. If you are looking at watching back seasons I’d recommend using Hulu. Their on-demand library streams TBS shows like Angie Tribeca, American Dad!, and The Detour. Remember, Hulu’s On-demand library comes with their Live service.
If you are simply interested in a few TBS shows, you can purchase the full run of the current and past online from Amazon, Itunes or another service. This may be a cheaper option than purchasing a streaming service to deliver all TBS has to offer. A limited selection of episodes is available for free on the TBS app on Amazon Fire TV and the Fire TV stick.
To buy the latest season of a TBS show on Amazon, a season pass costs $19.99, which is less than many monthly services and makes sense if it’s the only show that you care about.
That said, there you may be interested in shows on other networks. In that case, you may be better off going with one of the live streaming services. It ultimately depends on how many shows you are going to follow in a year. Almost every popular show is available online and once you purchase it, you own it. That means you can watch it whenever you want.
TBS does offer some of it’s content for free on their website. However, it’s only certain shows, and unlocking some content may require a traditional cable TV subscription.
Streaming TBS if you Have A Pay TV Account
If you have cable TV, you can watch TBS online using the TBS app. It’s available on almost every streaming device on the market. However, as I said, this requires a cable TV or satellite subscription. The TBS streaming app requires your (or someone else’s) Pay TV provider login credentials to access the content.
Unfortunately the credentials for the streaming services mentioned above do not provide access to the TBS app. For that you will need a tradional cable TV login.
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