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Ben Bowman
Ben Bowman was the Content Director of The Streamable. He cut the cord in 2009. He roots for all Detroit sports and is a fan of Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, Edgar Wright, Paul Thomas Anderson, Billy Wilder, Buster Keaton, and the Coen Brothers. Ben streams on an Apple TV.
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You can stream The First with a live TV streaming service. No cable or satellite subscription needed. Start watching with a free trial.

You have 2 options to watch The First online. You can watch with a 5-Day Free Trial of DIRECTV. You can also watch with Fubo. Unfortunately, you cannot stream The First with Philo, Sling TV, Hulu Live TV, or YouTube TV.

All Live TV Streaming Services to Watch The First

DIRECTV

Can I watch The First with DIRECTV?

Yes, DIRECTV includes The First as part of the DIRECTV Entertainment package for $59.99 a month, after a 5-Day Free Trial.

DIRECTV has 14 channels as part of their plan, including A&E, AMC, BET, Bravo, Cartoon Network, CNN, Comedy Central, Discovery, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, E!, ESPN, Food Network, Fox News, Freeform, FX, FXX, Hallmark Channel, HGTV, The History Channel, Investigation Discovery, Lifetime, MS NOW, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, SYFY, TBS, TLC, TNT, Travel Channel, truTV, USA Network, VH1, and WE tv.

This is the full DIRECTV Channel List.

Every DIRECTV subscriber can record The First to their Unlimited Cloud DVR, while up to 20 users can stream at the same time.

DIRECTV supports a wide-range of devices to stream The First including Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV 4K, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV. DIRECTV is not available to stream on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and onn.

Fubo

Can I watch The First with Fubo?

Yes, Fubo includes The First as part of their Elite package.  The service costs $68.99, after a Free Trial.  

Fubo has 150 channels as part of their plan, including BET, Bravo, Comedy Central, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, E!, ESPN, Fox News, Freeform, FX, FXX, Hallmark Channel, MS NOW, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, SYFY, and VH1.

This is the full Fubo Channel List.

Every Fubo subscriber can record The First to their Unlimited Cloud DVR, while 10 users can stream at the same time.

Fubo supports a wide-range of devices to stream The First including Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV 4K, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, Xbox, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV. Fubo is not available to stream on PlayStation, Nintendo, and onn.

Sling TV

Can I watch The First with Sling TV?

No, Sling TV does not offer The First with the streaming service.

While they don’t offer The First, they do have channels as part of their $19.99 a month plan, including A&E, AMC, BET, Bravo, Cartoon Network, CNN, Comedy Central, Discovery, Disney Channel, E!, ESPN, Food Network, Fox News, Freeform, FX, HGTV, The History Channel, Investigation Discovery, Lifetime, MS NOW, SYFY, TBS, TLC, TNT, Travel Channel, truTV, and USA Network.

This is the full Sling TV Channel List.

Sling TV supports a wide-range of devices to stream including Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV 4K, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, Xbox, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV. Sling TV is not available to stream on PlayStation, Nintendo, and onn.

Philo

Can I watch The First with Philo?

No, Philo does not offer The First with the streaming service.

While they don’t offer The First, they do have 60 channels as part of their plan, including A&E, AMC, BET, Comedy Central, Discovery, Food Network, Hallmark Channel, HGTV, The History Channel, Investigation Discovery, Lifetime, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, TLC, Travel Channel, VH1, and WE tv. Philo costs $25, after a 7-Day Free Trial.

This is the full Philo Channel List.

Philo supports a wide-range of devices to stream including Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV 4K, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV. Philo is not available to stream on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and onn.

Hulu Live TV

Can I watch The First with Hulu Live TV?

No, Hulu Live TV does not offer The First with the streaming service.

While they don’t offer The First, they do have 70 channels as part of their $28.99 a month plan, including A&E, BET, Bravo, Cartoon Network, CNN, Comedy Central, Discovery, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, E!, ESPN, Food Network, Fox News, Freeform, FX, FXX, HGTV, The History Channel, Investigation Discovery, Lifetime, MS NOW, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, SYFY, TBS, TLC, TNT, Travel Channel, truTV, USA Network, and VH1.

This is the full Hulu Live TV Channel List.

Hulu Live TV supports a wide-range of devices to stream including Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV 4K, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.

YouTube TV

Can I watch The First with YouTube TV?

No, YouTube TV does not offer The First with the streaming service.

While they don’t offer The First, they do have 60 channels as part of their $64.99 a month plan, including AMC, BET, Bravo, Cartoon Network, CNN, Comedy Central, Discovery, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, E!, ESPN, Food Network, Fox News, Freeform, FX, FXX, Hallmark Channel, HGTV, Investigation Discovery, MS NOW, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, SYFY, TBS, TLC, TNT, Travel Channel, truTV, USA Network, VH1, and WE tv.

This is the full YouTube TV Channel List.

YouTube TV supports a wide-range of devices to stream including Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV 4K, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, PlayStation, Xbox, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV. YouTube TV is not available to stream on Nintendo and onn.

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Ben Bowman
Ben Bowman was the Content Director of The Streamable. He cut the cord in 2009. He roots for all Detroit sports and is a fan of Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, Edgar Wright, Paul Thomas Anderson, Billy Wilder, Buster Keaton, and the Coen Brothers. Ben streams on an Apple TV.
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Sling TV Cash Back

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You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.

Offer Terms

  • Only valid for new Sling TV subscribers to Sling Orange, Blue, or Sling Orange + Blue.
  • Only valid once per household.
  • You must pay and maintain service for at least one month to be eligible.
  • You must click from The Streamable and complete your purchase on the Sling TV website.
  • You’ll receive gift card 4-6 weeks after purchase (~2 weeks after your first month).
  • Cannot be combined with any other promotion and won’t be eligible if you try to use a coupon code or cash back from another site.

Hulu Live TV Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $35 Amazon Gift Card when you sign up for Hulu Live TV.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.

Offer Terms

  • Only valid for new Hulu Live TV subscribers.
  • Only valid once per household.
  • You must pay and maintain service for at least one month to be eligible.
  • You must click from The Streamable and complete your purchase on the Hulu Live TV website.
  • You’ll receive gift card 4-6 weeks after purchase (~2 weeks after your first month).
  • Cannot be combined with any other promotion and won’t be eligible if you try to use a coupon code or cash back from another site.