You can watch ESPN without a Spectrum cable subscription by using various live TV streaming services and ESPN's own streaming platforms. Here are the main options:
- Sling TV (Orange plan) : Includes ESPN and starts at $46 per month, with occasional promotions lowering the first month to around $20
- fuboTV : Offers ESPN as part of its Pro plan with 189 channels for about $85 per month, including a 7-day free trial
- Hulu + Live TV : Provides ESPN along with Disney+ and ESPN+ for $83 per month with a 3-day free trial available
- YouTube TV : Includes ESPN channels and offers a 7-day free trial
- DirecTV Stream : Has packages starting at $86.99 per month that include ESPN, plus a 5-day free trial
- ESPN+ : ESPN's standalone streaming service costs $12 per month and offers exclusive sports content, but does not include live ESPN channels unless you log in with a TV provider
You can also use a VPN like ExpressVPN to access ESPN content if you face regional restrictions or blackouts
. These streaming services let you watch ESPN live without a traditional cable subscription, and many offer free trials so you can test them before committing
. Sling TV is generally the cheapest option for live ESPN streaming, while fuboTV and Hulu + Live TV provide broader channel lineups and additional content. In summary, to watch ESPN without Spectrum, subscribe to one of these streaming services that carry ESPN live, or use ESPN+ for additional sports content, often bundled with Hulu or Disney+ for more value