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Breaking: Roku Channel Adds 15 Free, Local ABC Channels from New York, L.A., Chicago, Houston, Philadelphia, More

Breaking: Roku Channel Adds 15 Free, Local ABC Channels from New York, L.A., Chicago, Houston, Philadelphia, More

Matt Tamanini
Matt Tamanini is the News Editor at The Streamable, where he oversees daily news coverage and editorial strategy, with a particular focus on breaking stories, streaming comparisons, and major industry events. A well-rounded journalist with a diverse background, Matt joined The Streamable in 2022 after holding key editorial roles at several high-profile outlets. He has an extensive career in sports and entertainment journalism, having served as a senior editor for BroadwayWorld, the world’s largest theater website, and as managing editor for Land-Grant Holy Land, which covers Ohio State sports.
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With a background in sports and entertainment reporting, he’s covered everything from Broadway to college football. He cut the cord in 2014 and has a sharp eye for streaming trends and a soft spot for Hallmark movies.
With a background in sports and entertainment reporting, he’s covered everything from Broadway to college football. He cut the cord in 2014 and has a sharp eye for streaming trends and a soft spot for Hallmark movies.

One of the most difficult problems that streamers have to deal with when cutting the cord is figuring out how to watch their local news. Well, thanks to a new partnership between The Roku Channel and ABC, viewers from some of the biggest markets in the country now have another option. On Tuesday, Roku announced that it was adding ABC-owned stations from markets including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, San Francisco, and more, as well as a channel that covers local news from around the United States.

What Local ABC Channels Are Now Available on The Roku Channel?

  • ABC 7 New York: New York’s source for breaking news, weather, and live video. Covering NYC, New Jersey, Long Island, and all of the greater New York City area.

  • ABC 7 Los Angeles: Los Angeles breaking news and live streaming video. Covering LA, Orange County, and Southern California.

  • ABC 7 Chicago: Chicago breaking news, weather, and live video. Covering local politics, health, traffic, and sports for Chicago, the suburbs, and northwest Indiana.

  • ABC 6 Philadelphia: Action News is Philadelphia’s source for breaking news, weather, and video, covering Philadelphia, Pa., NJ, and Delaware.

  • ABC 13 Houston: ABC13 is your source for breaking news and weather from Houston, Harris County, and Texas. Watch live streaming video, and stay updated on Houston news.

  • ABC 7 San Francisco: The Bay Area’s source for breaking news, weather, and live video. Covering San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, and all of the greater Bay Area.

  • ABC 11 Raleigh-Durham: Raleigh-Durham’s source for breaking news, weather, and live video. Covering Raleigh, Durham, Fayetteville, and North Carolina.

  • ABC 30 Fresno: Fresno’s source for breaking news, weather, and live video. Covering the North Valley, South Valley, Sierra, and the greater Fresno area.

  • ABC Localish: A national network built around extraordinary people, places, and passions across America.

In addition to the local news channels that the Roku Channel has added, the free streaming platform is also introducing a number of new free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channels to its lineup as well. These additions include everything from the action-filled adventures of the Power Rangers and Transformers to the fabulousness of the queens of the Drag Race Universe; the gearheads from MotorTrend FAST TV to some of the best Spanish-language content from around the world.

What New Free Channels Have Joined The Roku Channel:

  • Azteca Internacional: TV Azteca’s flagship FAST channel, with coverage from throughout Latin America and the rest of the world. Offering the best in entertainment, news, series, and more

  • Celebrity Name Game: Hosted by Craig Ferguson, “Celebrity Name Game” pairs celebrities with contestants as they improvise clues to identify as many correct answers as possible in a given time period.  

  • Corazón: Corazón is the telenovelas channel that connects thousands of hearts via love, drama, and feelings.

  • Drag Race Universe: Hail the world’s fiercest Queens, who strut their stuff on the way to drag superstardom from “Drag Race” seasons across the years and around the world.

  • HerSphere by Lionsgate: Love. Laughter. Unexpected friendships. Inspiring women from all generations and all walks of life. Find them right here. 

  • MotorTrend FAST TV: MotorTrend FAST TV is your 24/7 home for non-stop car shows including “Roadkill,” “Texas Metal,” and more. Enjoy the ride!

  • Power Rangers: Whenever evil threatens Earth, the Power Rangers are called on to be the heroes the world needs. It’s Morphin Time!

  • Transformers: Welcome to the world of Transformers, a world where everything is more than meets the eye.

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The Roku Channel is a free, ad-supported streaming service that offers a broad mix of movies, TV shows, live linear channels, and original programming. Available to all viewers — not just Roku device owners — the service features licensed content from major studios alongside Roku Originals, which include exclusive series, movies, and specials previously produced for Quibi, as well as new original projects developed specifically for the platform.

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Programming on The Roku Channel spans multiple genres, including drama, comedy, reality TV, news, and family-friendly content. Popular titles and originals include “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story,” “Die Hart,” “The Spiderwick Chronicles,” and a rotating library of classic films and TV series. The platform also offers live news channels, sports highlights, and themed FAST channels covering everything from classic TV to lifestyle programming.

Viewers can watch The Roku Channel for free on Roku devices, smart TVs, streaming players, mobile devices, and web browsers, with no subscription required. The service is also available on platforms like Amazon Fire TV and Samsung smart TVs, expanding its reach beyond the Roku ecosystem. While ads are included, the experience is designed to be lighter than traditional broadcast television.

With its combination of free access, original content, live channels, and on-demand entertainment, The Roku Channel has become one of the most widely available and accessible streaming destinations for viewers looking to watch without a monthly subscription.

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Matt Tamanini
Matt Tamanini is the News Editor at The Streamable, where he oversees daily news coverage and editorial strategy, with a particular focus on breaking stories, streaming comparisons, and major industry events. A well-rounded journalist with a diverse background, Matt joined The Streamable in 2022 after holding key editorial roles at several high-profile outlets. He has an extensive career in sports and entertainment journalism, having served as a senior editor for BroadwayWorld, the world’s largest theater website, and as managing editor for Land-Grant Holy Land, which covers Ohio State sports.
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