What Streaming Service Has This Channel
Type any cable or broadcast channel name and instantly see every streaming service that carries it, what it costs per month, and which offers the best deal for what you watch.
The 5 Live TV Streaming Services — What Each Is Actually For
Every live TV streaming service looks the same on a pricing page but serves a completely different audience. Picking the wrong one is the most common cord-cutting mistake.
The best value for people who only watch entertainment, lifestyle and reality TV. Includes A&E, AMC, BET, CMT, Comedy Central, Discovery, Food Network, FX, HGTV, History, Lifetime, MTV, Nickelodeon, OWN, Paramount Network, TLC, Travel Channel, VH1, WE tv, and more. Zero ESPN. Zero CNN. Zero local channels. If you want cable channels without sports or news, nothing is cheaper.
Fox News, CNN, MSNBC, CNBC, FS1, FS2, NFL Network, NBA TV, MLB Network, golf, and most entertainment channels. Does not include ESPN (that's Sling Orange) or most ABC/NBC locals. The best option if you want a mix of news, Fox sports, and entertainment without paying $70+/mo.
ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNU, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Disney XD, TBS, TNT, Cartoon Network, Freeform, and the Disney family. Does not include Fox News or FS1. Buy Sling Blue + Orange ($60/mo) if you want both ESPN and Fox Sports together.
The only live TV service built specifically around sports. Includes ESPN, FS1, FS2, NFL Network, NBA TV, MLB Network, NHL Network, Golf Channel, Big Ten, SEC, ACC, beIN Sports, and 200+ channels total. Best choice if sports are your primary reason for keeping cable.
The most complete live TV replacement — 90+ channels including ESPN, Fox News, CNN, local ABC/NBC/CBS/Fox, and the full Hulu on-demand library bundled in. Most expensive option in this list but also the most complete. Includes Disney+ and ESPN+ at no extra charge.
How to Cut Your Streaming Bill Without Losing the Channels You Watch
The average cord-cutter pays $72/mo across all their streaming services — nearly identical to what they paid for cable. The reason: they signed up for everything instead of being selective. The search tool above is designed to show you exactly which channels require which service, so you can pick the minimum combination that covers everything you actually watch.
Typical minimum bundles by watching habit:
Sports-first: FuboTV ($80) covers 95% of what ESPN, Fox Sports, and network sports need. Add ESPN+ ($11) only if you need UFC or exclusive ESPN+ events.
Entertainment-first: Philo ($28) + Netflix ($18) = $46/mo. Covers nearly every cable entertainment channel plus Netflix originals. No sports, no news.
News-first: Sling Blue ($45) covers CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, CNBC, Bloomberg, and BBC World News. Add Peacock ($8) for NBC News and sports.
Why Your Favourite Channel Might Not Be on the Cheapest Service
Carriage agreements between streaming services and channel owners determine what's included at each price tier. Here's why certain channels end up exclusive or missing.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Philo and Sling Orange do not include local broadcast channels. Sling Blue includes some locals in select markets. FuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV include local ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox affiliates in most US markets (coverage is about 98% of the country). DirecTV Stream includes locals in most markets too. If your market isn't covered, all services offer free over-the-air TV via an antenna as a backup.
For some channels, yes. ESPN+ ($11/mo) gives you ESPN+ exclusive content but not the ESPN channel itself. Peacock Premium ($8/mo) includes some NBC Sports events and live Premier League. Paramount+ ($6/mo) streams live CBS events and Paramount Network shows. Discovery+ ($5/mo) gives on-demand access to Discovery, HGTV, Food Network, TLC, and more but not live linear feeds. For the actual live channel feed, you generally need a live TV streaming service.
Peacock Free includes older content and no live sports. Peacock Premium ($8/mo) adds NFL games, Premier League, WWE, and some live NBC events. Peacock Premium Plus ($14/mo) removes ads. Paramount+ Essential ($6/mo) includes CBS live stream in most markets, live NFL on CBS, and the full on-demand library. Paramount+ with Showtime ($13/mo) adds Showtime original series. The live CBS stream is only in the Essential and above tiers.
Regional sports networks (RSNs) like Bally Sports, NESN, YES Network, and Root Sports are the biggest gap in streaming. FuboTV and DirecTV Stream carry some RSNs in specific markets, but most services dropped them after carriage disputes. If watching your local MLB, NBA, or NHL team on RSN is important, check your specific market before subscribing. An antenna plus a sports-specific streaming add-on is often the only complete solution.
Trial availability changes frequently. As of 2026: FuboTV offers a 7-day free trial. Sling TV occasionally offers $15 for the first month. Hulu + Live TV and YouTube TV do not currently offer free trials but occasionally have promotional rates. Philo offers a 7-day free trial. Peacock and Paramount+ both offer 7-day free trials for new subscribers. Always check the service's current offer page before signing up as these change monthly.
Yes — every live TV streaming service listed here is month-to-month with no contract. Sling, FuboTV, Philo, Hulu, YouTube TV, and DirecTV Stream can all be cancelled at any time from your account settings. Cancellation stops future billing immediately; you keep access through the end of your paid period. Some services allow pausing for up to 3 months (Sling calls this "Pause & Save"). None of these services require annual contracts.
