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Viewers in United States can access Investigation Discovery via several streaming providers. It covers live sport, sports news and analysis. Compare packages…

Price: $11.99 - $36.99 CAD/mo Trial: Available Feed: English 1080p Territory: United States
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Investigation Discovery Streaming Options

8 streaming options available

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Official Subscription Packages

Streaming Plans & Pricing for Investigation Discovery

Independently Verified Rates
Free Trial
Citytv+

Citytv+ Monthly

$11.99 CAD/mo
  • Live linear feeds of Citytv local stations (Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Alberta, Saskatchewan)
  • On-demand network catalogs from FX, FXX, HGTV, Food Network, and Discovery
  • Select weekend Toronto Blue Jays MLB telecasts (simulcast feeds)
  • CityNews 24/7 live news coverage and Breakfast Television
  • 1080p60 HD picture quality on 2 simultaneous screens
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Free Trial
DIRECTV Stream

DIRECTV Sports Pack

$14.99/mo
  • Adds NFL RedZone, NHL Network, and MLB Network
  • Carries CBS Sports Network, Fox Soccer Plus, and Next Level Sports
  • Includes regional out-of-market sports simulcasts
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Free Trial
Discovery+

Discovery+ Entertainment (UK)

£3.99 / mo
  • Full discovery+ entertainment, reality, and documentary catalog
  • Same-day on-demand catchup for popular linear unscripted series
  • Full HD 1080p video streaming on all compatible devices
  • Up to 4 simultaneous active screens
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Free Trial
Fubo

Sports Plus with NFL RedZone

$10.99/mo
  • NFL RedZone live Sunday broadcast feed
  • Specialty collegiate channels including SEC Network and ACC Network out-of-market feeds
  • High-octane sports networks like PAC-12 Network, Stadium, and Racing America
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Free Trial
Hulu + Live TV

Español Add-on

$4.99/mo
  • Adds CNN en Español, Discovery en Español, and Discovery Familia
  • Includes ESPN Deportes, Fox Deportes, and History en Español
  • Live international soccer and Latin American sports telecasts
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Free Trial
Philo

Philo Core Package

$28.00/mo
  • 70+ linear channels including AMC, Discovery, HGTV, History, and MTV
  • Includes full AMC+ subscription library and linear feeds
  • Unlimited Cloud DVR storage with 365-day recording retention
  • Up to 3 simultaneous display screens
  • 72-hour lookback buffer for missed broadcasts
View Philo Plans
Free Trial
YouTube TV

4K Plus Add-on

$9.99/mo
  • Live sporting telecasts in 4K Ultra High Definition
  • Unlimited simultaneous screens on the primary home network
  • 3 concurrent display screens outside the home network
  • Offline viewing for DVR recordings downloaded to mobile devices
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PrimeTel TV2GO

Entertainment TV

€9.90 - €12.00 / mo
  • 50+ local Cypriot and international channels including RIK 1, RIK 2, and Sigma
  • Full access to the PrimeTel TV2GO app on mobile phones, tablets, and smart TVs
  • 7-day backward catch-up program guide on select general entertainment channels
  • Stream on 1 active mobile screen simultaneously
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Editorial Review & Field Test

Investigation Discovery Broadcast Assessment

Editorially Verified

The Verdict

Investigation Discovery delivers dependable 1080i and 720p 60fps broadcasts packed with gripping homicide investigations, interrogation room footage, and cold case retrospectives. The standalone ID GO portal runs reliably across modern connected hardware, though catching the live feed requires an authentic pay-TV or digital provider login. It remains the gold standard for armchair detectives and true-crime loyalists who want daily marathons without being shackled to triple-digit cable bundles.

Best For

  • True-crime purists tracking chilling docuseries like Evil Lives Here and See No Evil
  • Investigative journalism followers tuning into On the Case with Paula Zahn
  • Viewers wanting continuous, day-long cold case and forensic mystery marathons
  • Cord-cutters looking for budget-conscious ways to access live cable unscripted drama

Pricing Reality

You do not have to pay for a bloated $80 cable package to follow ID. Budget-friendly provider Philo delivers the live network alongside unlimited DVR storage for $28 per month, while Sling TV includes it on both Sling Orange and Sling Blue starting at roughly $40 to $46 monthly. If you only care about back catalogs, on-demand platforms like Max or Discovery+ start around $9.99 monthly, but neither includes the live 24/7 linear channel feed.

What We Like

  • Inexpensive access through skinny digital options like Philo and Sling TV
  • Fluid 60fps high-definition presentation prevents jitter across archival reenactments
  • Deep back-catalog depth featuring hundreds of hours of historical true-crime series
  • Wide platform accessibility across Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and mobile apps

Things to Consider

  • Cannot be captured over the air with a standard digital TV antenna
  • Standalone ID GO app locks the live broadcast feed behind an active TV provider login
  • Heavy, frequent commercial interruptions break up dramatic episodic tension
  • Aggressive geographic IP restrictions block playback completely outside the United States

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Frequently Asked Questions

How to Stream Investigation Discovery: Live TV & Schedule FAQ

Can I watch Investigation Discovery for free with an antenna?

No. Investigation Discovery is a pay-TV cable network rather than an over-the-air broadcast channel, meaning digital TV antennas cannot capture its signal.

What is the cheapest way to watch Investigation Discovery live?

Philo provides the most budget-friendly route, carrying the live ID channel alongside 70-plus entertainment networks for $28 per month with unlimited DVR.

Does Discovery+ or Max include the live linear ID channel?

No. Standalone Discovery+ and Max subscriptions provide on-demand access to ID shows and specials, but they deliberately exclude the live 24/7 linear cable feed.

Can I tune in to Investigation Discovery while traveling abroad?

US television providers enforce strict geographic IP blocks that prevent viewing the live domestic broadcast feed outside American borders.

Where Investigation Discovery is Available

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