With streaming services, you have millions of hours of entertainment available on demand in just a few clicks. While it’s amazing to have so many movies and TV shows at your fingertips, there’s still something special about live TV.
If you didn’t know, you definitely do not need a cable or satellite subscription package to access the live TV you know and love. In this article, we’re going to show you a number of ways you can watch live news, sports, cable shows, and much more on your Roku device.
The following Roku channels offer you a similar look and feel to your traditional cable packages without the headaches like lengthy contracts or hidden fees that often come along with it. The best part? You can still watch your can’t-miss cable channels and shows.
Some of your options are Fubu TV, Hulu with Live TV, Philo, Sling TV, and more. We’re talking about a variety of live channels with these streaming services. They all offer familiar features like cloud DVR, live program guides, and they’ll probably even save you money each month.
Looking for cable alternatives is easier than ever with flexible TV packages and services offering both budget and premium pricing. Pricing, channel availability, and features do vary between these services, so feel free to try each of them to find which one you prefer. Chances are you can try out a few of them with a free trial.
Next up on our list is top channels to watch free live TV and movies. All of the following channels offer a live program guide that allows you to channel surf just like you would with cable.
We’ll kick it off with The Roku Channel, which offers over 150 free live TV channels for you to stream anytime with live news, weather, sports, reality TV, kids’ entertainment, and more. The Roku Channel truly has something for everyone.
Peacock has free live channel offerings from NBC News, NBC Sports, SNL, and even a 24/7 poker channel. In addition to their exclusive originals and an on-demand library of hit TV shows, Pluto TV, Stir, and Zumo are all free live TV channels that offer user-friendly program guides. With over a hundred live channels at your fingertips, from live news to local channels to movies to even viral videos, there really is something for everyone on one of these channels.
And that’s not all. Head over to the channel store on your Roku device to browse the top free movies and TV category to discover even more free live TV options.
News is always going to be something that you just want to watch live. Whatever network is your favorite, we’re sure to have an option for you. From powerhouse national news networks to local stations, it’s easy to get your breaking news live on the Roku platform.
The Roku Channel makes another appearance in our list as you can stream free live feeds from over a dozen providers, including ABC News, NBC News Now, Reuters, Yahoo, and USA Today. You can also head to the channel store on your Roku device and browse the news and weather category to find free live streaming options from CBS News, Bloomberg, Sky News, Weather Nation, and many more.
As for local news, you can probably find your local station on either News on Stir or Haystack TV. Or, there’s even a chance your favorite local news station has a standalone channel in the Roku Channel Store.
If you still have cable, we’ll show you how you can watch live TV while cutting down on equipment rental fees. Just replace the cable box with the Roku device in a secondary bedroom or basement to access live feeds from an assortment of channels including ESPN, CNN Go, Fox News, Nick Jr., HGTV, and traditional networks like ABC and NBC. To watch these channels, simply add one to your Roku device and sign in with your participating cable or satellite provider login.
Well, there you have it. Whether you have cable or not, the Roku platform has a ton of options for you to stream live TV. Did we miss any of your favorite Roku channels that offer live TV? Let us know in the comments.
Happy streaming!