How to Watch Cable TV Networks on Roku & Roku TVs Without Paying For Comcast, Spectrum, & More

One of the most common questions we get from new cord cutters is how they can watch their favorite channels without cable TV on Roku and Roku TVs.

The good news is there are a number of paid services that will let you do just that. They may not be free, but many cord cutters find them cheaper than cable TV.

These services include Vidgo, Fubo, Philo, DIRECTV STREAM, Sling TV, Hulu with live TV, and YouTube TV. They all work on Roku players and Roku TVs and come with no long-term contracts. Many of them also come with a free trial, so you can test them out.

So which one is right for you? That really depends on what channels you want. So today, we are going to break down all of the most popular streaming services that offer cable Networks streaming online.

*Note this list is up to date as best as we can make it as of November 4th, 2023.

Next, here are the channels each service offers:

✓* – Channels are available on Sling Freestream

*Sling TV will allow you to stream one or three streams at once, depending on what package you sign up for. You can also use your Sling TV login for some apps such as ESPN.
*Please check the website of services you want to try to see what locals are offered in your area.
*Fubo, DIRECTV STREAM, & Sling TV include several international packages not listed here.
*Hulu also includes access to Hulu’s on-demand service along with Disney+.
*Channels may vary depending on the package, plan, and viewer’s location.

So which one is right for you? That really depends on what you want. You may want to give a few of them a try and see which one you like best.