Where to Stream ABC Live Online
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Streaming Plans & Pricing for ABC
Fubo
Fubo Latino
- Channel included in base tier (no extra add-on required)
- 50+ Spanish channels including Univision, UniMás, TUDN, and Galavisión
- Includes ESPN Deportes, Fox Deportes, GolTV, beIN SPORTS, and TyC Sports
- Unlimited Cloud DVR storage included at no extra charge
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu (With Ads) + Live TV, Disney+ & ESPN
- Channel included in base tier (no extra add-on required)
- 100+ live channels including local ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, FS1, TNT, TBS, NFL Network & MLB Network
- Includes Disney+ (With Ads), Hulu on-demand (With Ads), ESPN Select, and ESPN Unlimited app login
- Unlimited Cloud DVR storage (recordings saved up to 9 months with commercial fast-forwarding)
YouTube TV
Spanish Plan (Standalone Espanol Package)
- Channel included in base tier (no extra add-on required)
- 30+ Spanish networks including Univision, UniMas, Telemundo, and TUDN
- Includes ESPN Deportes, Fox Deportes, TyC Sports, and GOL TV
- Unlimited 9-month Cloud DVR storage
ESPN Unlimited
ESPN Select (Monthly / Annual)
- Channel included in base tier (no extra add-on required)
- 1,000+ out-of-market NHL Power Play regular-season games
- Live Spanish LaLiga, German Bundesliga, English FA Cup, and EFL Championship soccer
- PGA Tour Live featured golf groups and outer-court Grand Slam tennis matches
Sling TV
Sling Select
- Channel included in base tier (no extra add-on required)
- 10+ live channels including FS1, NFL Network, FOX News, and FX
- Includes TV provider login access for the FOX One app
- 3 simultaneous streams across devices
What Leagues & Sports Can You Watch on ABC?
ABC Streaming Guide: Verdict, Cost & Best Options
The Verdict
Watching ABC without cable is slightly trickier than watching NBC or CBS because Disney does not offer a cheap $10-a-month app for your 24/7 local ABC station. Standard Hulu ($9.99/month) and Disney+ only put ABC shows up on-demand the next day. If you want your full 24/7 local ABC channel for live sports, local news, and primetime shows like The Oscars or Grey's Anatomy, your best move is a $25 indoor digital antenna, which picks up your local ABC station in HD for free. If an antenna isn't an option, you'll need a live TV bundle like YouTube TV ($82.99/month), Hulu + Live TV ($82.99/month), Fubo ($79.99/month), or DIRECTV Stream ($86.99/month). That said, if you only care about live sports on ABC (like SEC football, the NBA Finals, or Monday Night Football), there is a money-saving shortcut: because ABC's games are produced as ESPN on ABC broadcasts, they also stream live inside the ESPN app via ESPN Unlimited ($29.99/month) and on ESPN3 (included with Sling Orange at $46/month).
Best For
- Basketball fans watching exclusive national coverage of the NBA Finals, NBA Saturday Primetime, and the WNBA
- College football fans tuning in for the 3:30 PM ET SEC on ABC game of the week, Saturday Night Football, and the College Football Playoff
- NFL fans watching Monday Night Football simulcasts, wild card playoff games, and ABC's Super Bowl rotation
- Cord-cutters who want 100% free local HD TV and live sports using a standard indoor antenna
- Viewers who want live daily local news, Good Morning America, World News Tonight, and live award shows
Pricing Reality
How much you pay for ABC depends on whether you need the 24/7 local channel or just live sports. First, because ABC is a free over-the-air broadcast network, a one-time $20 to $35 indoor antenna gets your local ABC station for $0/month in over 90% of US homes. Second, if you want the full 24/7 local ABC feed over the internet, it is included nationwide in the base plans of Fubo ($79.99/month), YouTube TV ($82.99/month), Hulu + Live TV ($82.99/month), and DIRECTV Stream ($86.99/month). Be careful with Sling TV: Sling Blue ($46/month, often plus a $5/month local broadcast fee) only carries ABC in 8 cities where Disney directly owns the local station (New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Houston, Raleigh-Durham, and Fresno). Finally, don't buy basic Hulu ($9.99/month) or basic ESPN+ ($11.99/month) expecting to get the 24/7 ABC channel: basic Hulu only has next-day replays, and ESPN+ only simulcasts select ABC games. If you only want ABC's live sports without an $80+ bundle, ESPN Unlimited ($29.99/month) streams every ESPN on ABC sports broadcast live.
What We Like
- Completely free over the air in HD with a basic indoor digital TV antenna
- Exclusive broadcast home of the NBA Finals, plus the weekly 3:30 PM ET SEC college football showcase and Monday Night Football
- Carried nationwide in the base packages of YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, and DIRECTV Stream
- Almost all ABC live sports broadcasts (ESPN on ABC) also stream live on ESPN Unlimited ($29.99/mo) and ESPN3
Things to Consider
- Standard Hulu ($9.99/month) and Disney+ do not include the live 24/7 ABC channel and only offer next-day on-demand episodes
- Sling Blue ($46/month) only carries local ABC stations in 8 Disney-owned metro markets, leaving out the rest of the country
- Basic ESPN+ ($11.99/month) only includes select ABC sports simulcasts and does not unlock every ABC broadcast
- Watching the live stream inside the free ABC app requires logging in with a paid live TV provider
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How to Stream ABC: Live TV & Schedule FAQ
Does standard Hulu ($9.99/month) or Disney+ include the live ABC channel?
No. Standard on-demand Hulu and Disney+ only let you watch ABC shows like Abbott Elementary or The Bachelor on-demand the day after they air. To watch your local 24/7 ABC station live on Hulu, you have to upgrade to Hulu + Live TV ($82.99/month).
Can I watch ABC for free with a digital TV antenna?
Yes. ABC is a free over-the-air broadcast network. Plugging a standard indoor or outdoor digital antenna into your TV will pick up your local ABC station in high definition with no monthly subscription fee.
Why doesn't Sling TV have ABC in my city?
Sling Blue ($46/month) only carries local ABC stations in the 8 markets where Disney directly owns and operates the station: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Houston, Raleigh-Durham, and Fresno. However, if you have Sling Orange ($46/month), you can still watch most ABC college football and NBA games live through the included ESPN3 feed.
How can I watch the NBA Finals and SEC football on ABC without cable?
You can watch both for free with an over-the-air digital antenna, or stream them live on YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, or DIRECTV Stream. Because those games air under the ESPN on ABC banner, you can also stream them live on the standalone ESPN Unlimited plan ($29.99/month).
Does basic ESPN+ ($11.99/month) include all ABC sports?
No. While basic ESPN+ simulcasts select ABC games (such as certain Monday Night Football matchups, NHL games, and college bowl games), it does not include every SEC football game or NBA broadcast on ABC, and it does not include the 24/7 local ABC channel.
Are the ABC streaming options listed on WhereSports official and legal?
Yes. WhereSports is an independent, DMCA-compliant sports broadcast directory. We only index official television networks and licensed streaming platforms for ABC in United States, and we never host, embed, or link to unauthorized or pirated streams.
Where ABC is Available
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