What’s the best live TV service for watching NBA games, more on ABC?
What’s the best live TV service for watching NBA games, more on ABC?
There are a number of live TV services available that offer ABC, but which one is the best?
ABC’s daily lineup is packed with great TV shows, live news and sports, and more. The streamer will host the annual NBA Cup final on Tuesday evening, and also hosts “Monday Night Football” games, college football, some of the most trusted national news programming in the United States, and even beloved primetime shows like “Abbott Elementary.” For many families, ABC is a must-have channel, and if you’re wondering how to stream it without cable, I’ll run down the best ways to watch it via streaming below!
What are the best live TV streaming services for watching ABC?
How to stream ABC
Of the six biggest live TV streaming services on the market, five carry ABC in at least some markets around the United States. There are some big caveats to the availability of the channel with some services, however, so keep reading to figure out which streamer is the best pick.
| DTV STREAM | Fubo | Hulu | Philo | Sling TV | YouTube | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Trial | Free Trial | Free 3-Day Trial | Free Trial | Get 50% OFF | Sign Up | |||
| $86.99 | $94.99 | $82.99 | $28 | $45.99 | $45.99 | $82.99 | ||
| ABC | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | ✓ | ✓ | |
Top pick for watching ABC: Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV offers ABC in a huge number of markets, including all of the top cities in the United States. The streamer starts at $83 per month, a middle-of-the-road price point considering the state of the market. It also comes with a three-day free trial for new subscribers.
The reason Hulu + Live TV comes to the top of the list is the inclusion of the Disney Bundle in the price. That means you can stream episodes of ABC primetime shows like “Abbott Elementary” and “Grey's Anatomy” at no additional cost since you get free access to Hulu along with Disney+ and ESPN+.
Best alternative: DIRECTV STREAM
DIRECTV STREAM packages start at $87 per month, after a five-day free trial. It’s got a huge selection of channels, including more than 30 of The Streamable’s top 35 cable networks in its base ENTERTAINMENT package. It carries ABC in almost all American markets, along with a huge lineup of other cable networks and other broadcast channels like CBS, The CW, Fox, and NBC.
Awesome for sports lovers: Fubo
ABC has a pretty impressive live sports lineup for a broadcast channel, and if you’re looking for more, Fubo is a great place to start. It carries national sports networks like ESPN and FS1 in each channel plan, and it also offers regional sports networks in its Pro package and above. The Fubo Essential plan starts at $80 per month, though if you want RSNs you’ll have to upgrade to Pro and pay a $15-per-month RSN fee.
Budget pick for big-city dwellers: Sling TV
Even with Sling TV prices rising to $46 per month on Dec. 20, it’s still the cheapest way to watch ABC without a cable subscription. The problem with Sling is that it doesn’t carry ABC in all but a handful of markets; only eight cities get ABC with Sling. Those markets are Chicago, Fresno, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, Raleigh-Durham, and San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose. If you live in one of these markets, Sling is a great way to stream ABC at a fantastic price.
Last pick: YouTube TV
YouTube TV carries ABC in lots of markets, but its $83-per-month starting price doesn’t come close to that offered by Sling. YouTube TV doesn’t provide free access to Hulu like Hulu + Live TV does, and it doesn’t come with the same free trial for all new customers as DIRECTV STREAM does. Fubo’s price also beats YouTube TV, which is why it’s last on our list of services for watching the channel.