How to get free cartoon channels on your Roku device

When was the last time you lazily rolled out of bed in your favorite superhero pajamas, ate mountains of the most sugary, marshmallow-packed cereal you could convince your mom to buy, and spent all morning staring doe-eyed and slack-jawed as the TV ran through a seemingly endless parade of your favorite cartoons? For me, it was Saturday.

So if you’re also a kid at heart – or have kids you’d like to share the memories with – there’s good news: your Roku device is jam-packed with tons of FREE channels dedicated entirely to the cartoons that we grew up loving!

To help you navigate them, we’ve assembled this handy guide with our favorite free cartoon channels and what you can find on them. And to make sure you hear every “POW!”, “ZAP!”, “BANG!”, and “SPLAT!” with booming clarity, upgrade your audio with a Roku Streambar Pro to really make your favorite ‘toons come to life!

Cartoon Network – Brings you the best of Cartoon Network and Cartoonito with full free episodes of favorites like Teen Titans GO!, The Amazing World of Gumball, Ben 10, and more.

Boomerang – From A to ZOINKS, watch Scooby-Doo, Looney Tunes, Tom and Jerry, The Jetsons, The Smurfs, Garfield, The Flintstones, and much more. (7-day free trial.)

DisneyNOW – Watch current episodes of your favorite Disney shows from Disney Channel, Disney Junior & Disney XD including Big Hero 6, Big City Greens, Mickey Mouse and more.

Nick – Catch up on Nickelodeon favorites such as SpongeBob SquarePants, The Loud House, The Fairly OddParents, and tons more.

Nick Jr. – The best place to play with your favorite Nick Jr.  friends from PAW Patrol, Shimmer & Shine, Blaze, Sunny Day, Top Wing, and more!

PBS Kids – Stream full episodes and video clips from PBS Kids shows, including Arthur, The Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That, Curious George, and more!

Pokémon TV – That’s right, your favorite ever-evolving, tournament-fighting Japanese imports have their very own channel where you can catch up on full episodes, movie trailers, and more – all for free!

The Roku Channel – Last but certainly not least, The Roku Channel is home to a combination of animated TV shows, movies, live linear, and short-form video to watch for free in a single place.

Still haven’t gotten your cartoon fix? Check out our guide to the top 10 channels for die-hard anime fans!

Happy Streaming!