How to Watch ABC Local Channels Without Cable

Updated on November 19, 2025 • Staff

ABC has it all: game shows for the whole family, reality TV staples, fan-favorite dramas, and everything in between.

ABC is also part of the channels that Disney recently pulled out of Spectrum, just like ESPN. If you are an ex-Spectrum customer, worry not, there are still many ways to watch ABC. 

You can watch ABC on Fubo, Hulu with Live TV, YouTube TV, DIRECTV (ex DirecTV Stream), or An OTA Antenna.

The cheapest option to watch ABC is An OTA Antenna for $0/month.

$84.99/month | ABC + 86 channels | 7 days free trial

ABC on Fubo
Fubo is a live TV and on-demand streaming service. The platform had it beginning as a soccer stream service, but it quickly became popular as a viable alternative to expensive cable subscriptions in the U.S, offering an attractive bundle of more than 100 live channels as well as an endless array of on-demand movies.
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$88.99/month | ABC + 105 channels | 3 days free trial

ABC on Hulu with Live TV
The "Hulu + Live TV" plan mixes Hulu's exclusive offering of Originals with around 90 TV channels (the channels available depend on where you live). If you already have Hulu, getting the Live TV addition is usually cheaper than subscribing to another Live TV service. And if when you want to cancel the Live TV plan, you can click "cancel" on Hulu which will give you the option to keep the On-Demand part while canceling the Live TV.
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$82.99/month | ABC + 142 channels | 21 days free trial

ABC on YouTube TV
Youtube TV has quickly grown into one of the best choices for Live TV, offering both local and national channels like ESPN, CNN, Comedy Central, and others. Youtube TV's marketing claims that by getting the platform, you could save up to $500 a year on cable. One major draw of the platform is unlimited cloud DVR storage that's included in the $82.99 plan. It's also one of the most widely available Live TV streaming services, as you can get it on virtually every device from Fire TV to XBOX to Smart TV brands like LG.
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$89.99/month | ABC + 137 channels | 5 days free trial

ABC on DIRECTV (ex DirecTV Stream)
Named the "best all-around streaming service for cord-cutters" by Rolling Stone, DIRECTV tries to be all the good things about cable without any of the hassle. It has a big selection of channels, possibly the best stream quality in the market, and great DVR capability. For example, unlike with competitor Youtube TV, your DVR recordings on DirecTV will be the same quality as the live stream (often in 4K). The service also comes with a decent monthly price tag, and Netflix-style practicality that allows you to stream Live TV from anywhere by downloading the app. Within your home, you can stream on up to 20 devices (!), and from outside your home you can stream on up to three devices.
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free

ABC on An OTA Antenna

A good old antenna (OTA stands for Over-the-Air) is still a great way to watch local channels like ABC for free. First, check that you can receive it on a website like RabbitEars, then make your pick of indoor antennas. There are many affordable options on Amazon but if you want something a little more reliable, high-end options include ClearStream, Tablo, and Mohu antennas.

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Watching ABC on streaming devices

This table shows which streaming platforms carry ABC and the devices they are available on, such as Roku and Amazon Fire TV.

Platform Amazon Fire TVAndroidAndroid TVApple TVChromecastiOSRokuXbox
Fubo
Hulu with Live TV
YouTube TV
DIRECTV (ex DirecTV Stream)
An OTA Antenna

Streaming ABC for free with a trial

This table lists platforms that offer a free trial so you can test them out before you commit.

Streaming Platform Free Trial Duration
An OTA Antenna -
DIRECTV (ex DirecTV Stream) 5 days
Fubo 7 days
Hulu with Live TV 3 days
YouTube TV 21 days

Watching ABC with Skinny Bundles

Skinny bundles offer a more affordable way to stream live TV. Here are the ones that come with ABC.

Platform ABC
DirecTV MyEntertainment -
DirecTV MyNews -
DirecTV MySports Yes
Fox One -
Frndly TV -
Philo -
Sling Select Yes

Watching ABC on traditional bundles

Here are the traditional bundles that include ABC.

Platform ABC
Disney+, Hulu, and Max Bundle -
Sling Orange + Blue (Bundle), Yes
Xfinity StreamSaver Bundle (Apple TV+, Netflix, Peacock) -

OTA Antenna for ABC

It is possible to watch ABC for free with an Over-the-Air Antenna, you can enter your address at AntennaWeb or the FTC website for a signal prediction.

Watching ABC abroad or out of state

Here are the VPNs that work with the streaming services above and for the most cities.

Streaming Platform ExpressVPN
55 US cities1		NordVPN
22 US cities2		ProtonVPN
19 US cities3
An OTA Antenna
DIRECTV (ex DirecTV Stream)
Fubo
Hulu with Live TV
YouTube TV

ABC in May 2025

ABC's May 2025 sports programming in the USA will include weekend NBA Playoff broadcasts and possibly some WNBA games (both pre-season and regular season start this month). The network's entertainment schedule will continue with its established lineup of primetime series, the finales of its current season's scripted drama and comedy shows, and the finale of "American Idol." You can also expect the ongoing broadcast of its news programming, including "Good Morning America" and "World News Tonight."

2025 on ABC

ABC will still carry many NBA, NHL, and College Football games. This is on top of fan-favorite programming like Dancing with the Stars (20th anniversary this year!), Abbott Elementary of which the new season will premiere in 2025, and more.