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How To Watch ESPN Live on Roku Without Cable in 2024

By Staff, Deja Harris• Edited by Lisa Holden • Updated Dec 07, 2023

If you're a sports fan with a Roku device, you'll be happy to hear that there are plenty of ways for you to enjoy live sporting content from ESPN directly via your Roku box, without the need for a cable connection.

In this guide, we’ll look at some of the best services to use for watching ESPN on Roku, including Fubo, Hulu with Live TV, Sling TV, YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream, and the ESPN App.

Use DirecTV Stream to watch ESPN

Formerly known as AT&T TV Now, DirecTV Stream is another great option for sports and more on Roku. It's more expensive than other services, but if you want the ultimate package of channels and services, this is a good option to choose.

You can get over 140 channels on DirecTV Stream's top-end Ultimate package. It also offers access to on-demand services like HBO Max included in the price, as well as regional sports networks and more.

DirecTV Stream Entertainment

Try 4 days free

$79.99 / month
75+ channels
Stream on unlimited devices at home
Unlimited DVR space
Three months of Max free
100+ live TV channels
Spanish and English programming
Three months of Max free
Unlimited DVR space
105+ live channels
Unlimited DVR space
Includes regional sports networks
Three months of Max free
140+ live channels
Unlimited DVR space
Includes regional sports networks
Three months of Max free

DirecTV Stream Premier

$154.99 / month
Unlimited DVR space
150+ channels
Includes Max Cinemax SHOWTIME and STARZ
Includes regional sports networks

Use Fubo to watch ESPN

One of the best ways to watch ESPN on Roku without cable is through Fubo. Fubo is a sports-oriented streaming service that offers a huge number of channels, including ESPN, with customizable plans and lots of bonus features.

Fubo subscribers can choose from four plans with up to 250 channels depending on the plan you choose. You also get 1,000 hours of DVR space to record the latest live events and up to 10 simultaneous streams on your own home network and 3 on the go.

1000 hours of cloud DVR
Stream on ten screens
180+ channels
Stream on ten screens
1000 hours of cloud DVR
250+ channels
HD and 4K video quality
Stream on ten screens
250+ channels
HD and 4K video quality
1000 hours of cloud DVR
Showtime included

Use Hulu + Live TV to watch ESPN

Hulu + Live TV is another good option for watching ESPN on Roku. This service is one of the most comprehensive streaming packages around, as it gives you dozens of live channels, as well as full access to Hulu's on-demand library.

Hulu + Live TV is also one of the most widely-supported streaming apps, running easily on Roku and many other devices. It lets you have up to 3 simultaneous streams and an unlimited amount of DVR recording time.

Stream on two screens
Big movies
Hit TV shows
On demand content
Stream on two screens
Big movies
Hit TV shows
On demand content
No ads

Hulu Live TV only

$75.99 / month
90+ live channels
Stream on two screens
Stream on two screens
ESPN+ and Disney+ included
On demand content
90+ live channels
Stream on two screens
ESPN+ and Disney+ included
On demand content
90+ live channels
Stream on two screens
ESPN+ and Disney+ included
On demand content
90+ live channels

Use Sling TV to watch ESPN

Sling TV is well-known as one of the most affordable streaming services to consider instead of cable. It offers ESPN and it works on Roku, too, so if you want a cheap and easy way to watch ESPN live on your Roku device, you can sign up for Sling.

The downside with Sling is that it can seem a little complicated to new subscribers, but if you pick the Orange or Orange + Blue package, you'll get ESPN access, as well as up to four simultaneous streams and 10 hours of DVR.

30+ channels
ESPN
Stream on one device
40+ channels
Local channels in select cities
News and entertainment
Stream on three screens
General cable replacement
45+ channels
Stream on three screens

Use YouTube TV to watch ESPN

YouTube TV is becoming one of the most popular online streaming services, well-known for its ease of use, widespread compatibility, and impressive channel selection. It offers not only ESPN, but many other big sports networks, making it a fine choice for sports fans.

YouTube TV offers up to 100+ live channels and is able to be streamed on up to 3 screens at a time for each account.

Unlimited DVR space
6 accounts to share at home
Stream on three screens
30+ Spanish channels
Unlimited DVR space
6 accounts for one price
Stream on three screens
100+ live TV channels

Use the ESPN app to watch ESPN

Last but not least, if you only want to watch ESPN and don't feel the need to sign up for a streaming service for other channels, you can also simply download and sign up for the ESPN App on your Roku device.

Starting at a low monthly price for ESPN+, the ESPN App provides access to all of the ESPN family of channels and it supports up to three simultaneous streams, letting you and your family or friends watch different games on different devices at the same time.

Stream live sports
Unrivaled access to UFC
ESPN+ originals

ESPN Plus Annual

$99.99 / month
Stream live sports
Unrivaled access to UFC
ESPN+ originals

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Lisa Holden is an editor and creative based in Houston, TX. Lisa holds a BA in African-American Studies from Temple University and has spent her career working in news publications and magazines, even founding a magazine herself. When she’s not editing or working on one of her many creative endeavors (whenever that is), she enjoys traveling to new places and biking on sunny days.

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