How to watch ABC and ESPN during the Charter Spectrum TV dispute
Disney-owned channels have gone dark for Charter Spectrum customers. That includes ABC, ESPN and more. The companies have failed to agree on terms for Charter to carry Disney programming. So now what?
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If you want to watch ABC, ESPN and other Disney-owned channels, you have a couple of options. You can either cut the cord and switch to streaming services entirely, or just add them on as a third-party streaming package until this dispute is resolved. Learn more about how you can still watch sports and your favorite shows with Sling TV, FuboTV, Hulu and more ahead. We've even found a deal or two for you.
Sling TV (now 50% off)
One of the most cost-effective ways to get ABC and ESPN is through a subscription to Sling TV. The streamer offers access to the NFL Network, local NBC, Fox and ABC affiliates (where available) and ESPN with its Orange + Blue Tier plan. Also worth noting: Sling TV comes with 50 hours of cloud-based DVR recording space included -- perfect for recording all the season's top NFL and college football matchups.
That plan normally costs $60 per month, but the streamer is currently offering a 50% off promotion for your first month, so you'll pay just $30. You can learn more by tapping the button below.
Top features of Sling TV Orange + Blue tier:
- There are 46 channels to watch in total, including local NBC, FOX and ABC affiliates (where available).
- You get access to most local NFL games and nationally broadcast games at the lowest price.
- All subscription tiers include 50 hours of cloud-based DVR storage.
Upgrade to Sling TV's Sports Extra package
If you're obsessed with football, we have more good news. Sling TV has a new offering for the 2023 NFL Season called Sports Extra. The package is designed for NFL and college football fans, with access to NFL Redzone, ESPN, NFL, SEC, ACC, PAC 12, Big10 and Longhorn Networks.
There's a great preseason deal on Sling TV Sports Extra going on right now: You can get five months of Sling TV Orange + Blue + Sports Extra for $274. That works out to just $55 per month, and, yes, that's even better price than the basic, $60 per month Orange + Blue plan. It's also the most cost-effective way to stream most NFL games this year.
You can learn more about Sling TV and Sports Extra by tapping the button below.
FuboTV
FuboTV is a sports-centric streaming service that offers access to almost every NFL game of the season and more. Packages include CBS, Fox, NBC, ESPN, NFL Network, NFL RedZone and more, so you'll be able to watch more than just today's games.
To watch college football without cable, start a seven-day free trial of Fubo. You can begin watching immediately on your TV, phone, tablet or computer.
In addition to college football, FuboTV offers the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS and international soccer games. FuboTV starts at $75 per month for the Pro tier (includes NFL Network); the $100 per month Ultimate tier includes NFL RedZone.
Top features of FuboTV:
- The Pro tier includes 169 channels, including NFL Network; the Ultimate tier includes 289 channels, including NFL RedZone.
- FuboTV includes all the channels you'll need to watch live sports, including CBS (not available through Sling TV).
- All tiers come with 1,000 hours of DVR recording.
Hulu + Live TV
You can watch ABC and ESPN with Hulu + Live TV. The bundle features access to 90 channels, including CBS, CNN, NBC, Fox, Bravo, Food Network, HGTV, Discovery Channel and plenty of other cable TV channels. Unlimited DVR storage is also included. Watch every game on every network with Hulu + Live TV, plus you can personalize your viewing experience and Hulu will offer curated recommendations based on the teams and playmakers you follow.
Hulu + Live TV comes bundled with ESPN+ and Disney+ for $70 per month.
