How to watch ABC live without cable on Roku devices (2022-23)

Congratulations, you’ve finally cut cable! You’re saving bundles of money, watching shows on your own schedule, and loving the freedom of taking your favorite content with you wherever you go.

But what about your favorite shows on a major network like ABC? Maybe you want to watch their robust live sports offerings, or you prefer staying up to date on current events through ABC World News Tonight. And let’s not forget about their roster of hit shows like Grey’s Anatomy, Station 19, and Abbott Elementary – as well as their reality TV and game show offerings like The Bachelorette, Celebrity Family Feud, and Press Your Luck.

Don’t sweat it – there are several ways for how to watch all of ABC shows live without a traditional cable subscription. In this article, we’re going to break down your options for how to stream ABC on your Roku devices.

How to watch ABC live without cable

ABC

• ABC App – With the ABC app, you can watch full episodes from ABC, Freeform, FX, and National Geographic, as well as stream live TV (like the upcoming Oscars broadcast), all within the app. Much of the content is free, but to unlock their entire channel offering, you’ll need to log in with a participating pay TV provider login.
• ABC News Live on The Roku Channel – If ABC is your go-to news and information source, look no further than The Roku Channel. Stream a free feed of breaking news from ABC, as well as live channels from NBC News, FOX, Newsy, and more.
• Disney+ – Naturally, you can stream many classic ABC shows like Grey’s Anatomy on Disney+, from ABC’s parent company. However, because of syndication rights issues and other factors, Disney+ does not offer a complete library of ABC content, so be sure to check the lineup before joining to be sure your favorite show is available.

Hulu + Live TV

Hulu + Live TV is another streaming service that can offer your favorite streaming channels. Naturally, it includes live streaming ABC channels and starts at $69.99/month. The basic plan offers 75+ Live TV channels, Disney+, ESPN+, and unlimited DVR along with all your ABC favorites.

DIRECTV STREAM

Formerly known as AT&T TV, DIRECTV STREAM has become a streaming service for accessing all the major networks’ live broadcasts, plus tons of cable channels as well. For $69.99/month, you’ll get access to your local ABC affiliate, as well as sports favorites like ESPN, ESPN2, and FS1. You’ll also get 20 hours of cloud DVR!

fuboTV

FuboTV‘s basic plan is $69.99/month and with that you’ll not only get ABC and the ESPN family of networks, but you’ll also get the NFL Network, NBC Sports, and plenty more to keep the sports maniacs in your family happy.

YouTube TV

With a $64.99/month subscription to YouTube TV, you’ll get 85+ channels including live ABC and ESPN broadcasts. Best of all, YouTube TV offers unlimited cloud DVR!

Vidgo

Boasting 100+ channels in their live TV lineup, you can rest assured that Vidgo is a great option for getting your ABC fix. And at $59.95/month, it edges out other streaming providers as a more affordable option.

Watching ABC live over the air

Don’t forget, you can still get an HD feed of local channel broadcasts, including ABC, the old fashioned way: over the air. All you need is an HD digital antenna. When you hook it up directly to your Roku TV, the channels you’re receiving over the air will populate directly into your Live TV Channel Guide.

Whichever service you choose, you can trust that all your favorite ABC content, from sports to local and national news and some of the most popular reality and scripted TV around can all be streamed directly to your Roku device, no cable subscription required.

If you’re serious about sports, be sure to check out the new Sports experience we’ve rolled out to Roku devices.

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Happy Streaming!