ESPN, ABC, FX, and other Disney-owned channels are not currently available to stream on DirecTV due to a carriage dispute.
Plenty of live TV streaming services carry ESPN, but not all are compatible with Amazon Fire TV. If this is the model you're working with and you're a cord-cutter thinking of switching to a service that broadcasts your favorite ESPN programs (as well as live events like the NFL and NBA Playoffs), then for you, we've compiled a list of the best streaming services that carry ESPN. Unsurprisingly, many of the services listed are on the pricier side, like DirecTV Stream and YouTube TV, but those tend to have the most complete packages too. Along with ESPN, you'll be getting many entertainment options, so if you're shopping for the whole family, definitely consider those. However, if you're on a budget, Sling TV also has more affordable packages you can customize depending on your needs.
Read on to learn more about the best cable-less Amazon-TV-friendly services that carry ESPN.