You can watch Cartoon Network and Adult Swim live without cable with one of these streaming services: Sling TV, fuboTV, Hulu with Live TV, and AT&T TV NOW. In this article, we’ll help you decide which streaming option is best for you.
Our best value pick: Sling TV
Watch Cartoon Network and Adult Swim on Sling TV
Sling TV was one of the first cable replacers to gain popularity. Even in a increasingly crowded market for live TV streaming, it still has a lot to offer prospective cord-cutters.
Sling TV Pricing and Packages
Sling TV offers two base plans: Sling Orange and Sling Blue. Both cost $25/month and can be customized with channel add-on packs. The prices of the add-on packs vary, but most cost around $5 to $10 a month.
| Sling Orange Limited time offer $30.00/ month | 30+ channels ESPN $20 for your first month 1 simultaneous stream. | SIGN UP |
| Sling Blue Limited time offer$30.00/ month | 45+ channels ESPN $20 for your first month 3 simultaneous streams | SIGN UP |
| Sling Orange + Blue Limited time offer $45.00/ month | 50+ channels ESPN $35 for your first month 4* simultaneous streams | SIGN UP |
To learn more about Sling TV pricing, check here.
Sling TV Channels
Sling TV’s subscription structure may seem unusual at first, but the core idea is fairly simple. After you sign up, you can pick from one of two base plans– or get both together. From there you can add-on whatever channel packs you want. There are around 20 channel packs to choose from. Both base plans come with Cartoon Network. Rick and Morty and other Adult Swim titles are available on-demand.
To learn more about Sling TV channels, check here.
Sling TV Supported Devices
You can access your Sling TV account and watch TV using a wide variety of different TV devices:
- TV streaming media players: Apple TV (4th gen and up), Amazon Fire TV (all versions), Chromecast, Roku (LT and up), AirTV.
- Smart TVs: LG TV (Web OS 3.0, 3.5, and 4.0, as well as select 2016-2018 models), Samsung TV (2016 through 2018 models), Android TV (4.4 and up), Roku TV, Mi TV.
- Mobile devices and tablets: Android (4.4 and up), iOS (11 and up), Amazon Fire (tablets).
- Game consoles: Xbox One.
- Desktop browsers: Chrome on Mac and Windows recommended.
Check here for more info on Sling TV’s supported devices.
Sling TV Simultaneous Streams
Other streaming services offer better deals for people who want to share their account with their friends and family members. You can only stream Sling Orange channels to one device at a time. Sling Blue channels can be streamed to up to three devices simultaneously.
To learn more about Sling TV’s simultaneous streams, click here.
Sling TV DVR
You’ll have to pay Sling TV $5 extra each month if you plan on using the service to record content. The DVR holds 50 hours of programming.
To learn more about Sling TV’s DVR, check here.
Sling TV On-Demand Library
Sling TV doesn’t have a live feed of Adult Swim, but many popular titles are available on-demand. There are some movies available as well. For more on-demand content, use your Sling TV credentials to unlock compatible TV Everywhere apps. Bravo Now and E! Now are just a few that you will be able to use.
Watch Cartoon Network and Adult Swim with fuboTV
With support for 4K live streams and sports channels that most ordinary cable companies don’t carry, fuboTV is one of the most interesting and unique streaming services out there. Recently, fuboTV rounded out its sports lineup with Cartoon Network, Adult Swim and lots of other family-friendly, well-known channels.
fuboTV Pricing and Packages
fuboTV’s base subscription will only set you back $55 each month. Compare that to ordinary cable companies, which typically charge over $100/month.
Learn more about fuboTV’s subscription plans here.
| Standard 7-day free trial $54.99/ month | 92 channels 2 simultaneous streams 30 hours of DVR space SHOWTIME Sports Plus add-on | SIGN UP |
| Family 7-day free trial $59.99+/ month | 92 channels 3 simultaneous streams 500 hours of DVR space SHOWTIME Sports Plus add-on | SIGN UP |
| Entertainment 7-day free trial $69.99/ month | 92 channels 2 simultaneous streams 500 hours of DVR space SHOWTIME Sports Plus add-on | SIGN UP |
| Ultra 7-day free trial $84.99/ month | 113 channels 3 simultaneous streams 500 hours of DVR space SHOWTIME included Sports Plus add-on | SIGN UP |
fuboTV Channels
fuboTV just recently started upgrading to 4K. Currently only a handful of channels broadcast in 4K, but that will likely change as time goes on. The streaming service added Cartoon Network and Adult Swim to its sports-centric channel lineup in August of 2018.
You can see a full channel list here.
fuboTV Supported Devices
If you have an Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast or an iOS/Android-compatible device, you have everything you need to tune into fuboTV once you create an account. The only type of TV device that fuboTV doesn’t support is game consoles.
You can learn more about fuboTV’s supported devices here.
fuboTV Simultaneous Streams
fuboTV does let you share your account, but there are a few limits to be aware of. The streaming service’s default simultaneous stream limit is two devices. If you need more flexibility, you can pay to add a third simultaneous stream.
You can learn more about fuboTV simultaneous streams here.
fuboTV DVR
If you don’t have time to watch your favorite show live, you can record it instead using fuboTV’s 30-hour cloud DVR. An upgrade expands that capacity to 500 hours.
You can learn more about the fuboTV DVR here.
fuboTV On-Demand Library
fuboTV has an on-demand feature called 72-hour rewind, which lets you keep up with your favorite TV programs. The movie selection is small in comparison to services like Netflix, but some movie titles are available.
Watch Cartoon Network and Adult Swim on Hulu with Live TV
Hulu with Live TV took Hulu to another level with the addition of live cable TV channel streams. This services has not only excellent features and a strong channel lineup, but also a huge variety of on-demand content to enjoy.
Hulu with Live TV Pricing and Packages
The most popular Hulu with Live TV plan costs just $45/month. Other plans and upgrades are available as well. Check the Hulu with Live TV website for more information or learn more at the link below.
| Hulu + Live TV 7-Day Free Trial $54.99/ month | 67 Channels 2 simultaneous streams ESPN and Disney | SIGN UP |
For more information about Hulu with Live TV’s plans, click here.
Hulu with Live TV Channels
Hulu with Live TV has tried to please as many cable TV fans as possible with a strong sports lineup, lots of news channels and family-friendly channels like Cartoon Network. A live feed of Adult Swim also comes with the base plan.
Click here to see the full list of Hulu with Live TV channels.
Hulu with Live TV Supported Devices
Hulu with Live TV is available on all the major TV device platforms.
- Living room devices: Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast and Roku.
- Smart TVs and Blu-ray players: Certain Samsung and LG televisions as well as some devices based on Amazon Fire TV or Roku.
- Mobile devices and tablets: Android and iOS.
- Game consoles: Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and Xbox 360.
- Desktop browsers: Most browsers.
Click here to learn more about devices that work with Hulu with Live TV.
Hulu with Live TV Simultaneous Streams
The maximum amount of screens you can stream to simultaneously with Hulu with Live TV is two– that is, unless you pay for the Unlimited Streams upgrade. It costs $10 and lets you share your account with an unlimited number of devices, which can all watch TV at the same time.
Click here to learn more about Hulu with Live TV’s simultaneous streams.
Hulu with Live TV DVR
One of the Hulu with Live TV’s few downsides is the fact that you have to be willing to pay a bit more to get the most out of its features. For example, there’s no way to fast forward your recordings unless you get the DVR upgrade. On the upside, basic recording functionality is free.
Click here to learn more about Hulu with Live TV’s DVR.
Hulu with Live TV On-Demand Library
On-demand content is one of this service’s main attractions. The massive supply of on-demand shows and movies that is available via Hulu can be accessed by anyone that buys the main Hulu with Live TV subscription plan.
Watch Cartoon Network and Adult Swim on AT&T TV NOW
AT&T TV NOW is yet another cable TV alternative that carries Cartoon Network. Even though AT&T TV NOW isn’t as inexpensive as it used to be, it’s still worth checking out if you’re in the market for an alternative cable TV service.
AT&T TV NOW Pricing and Packages
AT&T TV NOW is one of the only cable replacers that bundles HBO with its cheapest plan.
- Plus: 40+ channels / $50 per month. Includes HBO.
- Max: 50+ channels / $70 per month. Includes HBO, Cinemax.
- Entertainment: 65+ channels / $93 per month.
- Choice: 85+ channels / $110 per month.
- Xtra: 105+ channels / $124 per month.
- Ultimate: 125+ channels / $135 per month.
| Plus 7-day free trial $55/ month | 45+ channels 3 simultaneous streams 500 hours of DVR space Add-ons like HBO and Showtime | SIGN UP |
| Max 7-day free trial $80/ month | 60+ channels 3 simultaneous streams 500 hours of DVR space HBO Max Included | SIGN UP |
For more information about AT&T TV NOW plans, click here.
AT&T TV NOW Channels
All AT&T TV NOW subscribers can get Cartoon Network. Adult Swim content is available on-demand.
Click here to see the full list of AT&T TV NOW channels.
AT&T TV NOW Supported Devices
If you use any of the popular TV devices listed below, you can use it to watch AT&T TV NOW content.
- Living room devices: Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast and Roku.
- Smart TVs and Blu-ray players: None.
- Mobile devices and tablets: Android and iOS.
- Game consoles: None.
- Desktop browsers: Chrome and Safari.
Click here to learn more about devices that work with AT&T TV NOW.
AT&T TV NOW Simultaneous Streams
AT&T TV NOW used to offer only two simultaneous streams, but the company recently added a paid upgrade that lets you add on a third one.
To learn more about AT&T TV NOW’s simultaneous streams, click here.
AT&T TV NOW DVR
All AT&T TV NOW subscribers can record up to 20 hours of TV content.
Click here to learn more about how AT&T TV NOW’s DVR works.
AT&T TV NOW On-Demand Library
AT&T TV NOW’s on-demand library is not quite as good as what Hulu and Netflix offer, but it’ll give you something to watch when there’s nothing good on live. Thousands of episodes of TV shows and quite a few movies are available.
How to Watch Cartoon Network and Adult Swim on Amazon Fire TV
You can watch Cartoon Network and Adult Swim on Amazon Fire TV with one of these streaming services: fuboTV, Hulu with Live TV, Sling TV, AT&T TV NOW and PlayStation Vue. Simply go to the Amazon Fire TV app store and click whatever live TV service appeals to you the most– or try them all.
How to Watch Cartoon Network and Adult Swim on Roku
You can watch Cartoon Network and Adult Swim on Amazon Fire TV with one of these streaming services: fuboTV, Hulu with Live TV, Sling TV, AT&T TV NOW and PlayStation Vue. The process of installing a Roku app is the same as installing a smartphone app. Just look up the app you want to try and complete the sign-up process to get going.
How to Watch Cartoon Network and Adult Swim on Apple TV
You can watch Cartoon Network and Adult Swim on Amazon Fire TV with one of these streaming services: fuboTV, Hulu with Live TV, Sling TV, AT&T TV NOW and PlayStation Vue. Apple’s app store has them all, so try them out for yourself and compare.
Free Cartoon Network / Adult Swim Content
If all you want to do is watch a few cartoons, you may not even need to sign up with a cable replacement provider. Here’s where to find free Cartoon Network and Adult Swim content online.
Cartoon Network
Live streams
No dice here, unfortunately. You need a traditional cable TV subscription to access live streams on the Cartoon Network website.
On-demand
Currently, there are 179 totally free “unlocked” episodes of Cartoon Network shows available.
Cartoon Network also has apps for Apple, Android, Roku and Amazon devices.
In addition to Apple, Google Play and Amazon, Cartoon Network is also available on Roku. Source: Cartoon Network
Adult Swim
The Adult Swim website is the place to go for free Adult Swim content. You’ll find a decent supply of on-demand content on the Adult Swim site – and ton of free live channels.
Live channels
In addition to a free live feed of the official Adult Swim channel, the Adult Swim website has “marathon” channels dedicated to specific shows like Rick and Morty, Squidbillies, The Venture Bros., Tim and Eric, Off the Air and others. The “Live Action Marathon” and “Animation Marathon” channels are definitely worth checking out, as well. If you’re in the mood for anime, flip over to Toonami.
“Wiliams Stream” features various Adult Swim streaming shows (As Seen on Adult Swim, Development Meeting, etc.)
In addition to the free Adult Swim streams mentioned above, there’s an “Archive” section that contains even more Adult Swim streams.
Currently, the Archive section contains:
- Adult Swim Celebrity Poker Royale, Assembly Line Yeah!, Bloodfeast, The Cry of Maan: A Trool Day Holiday Spectacular, Development Meeting, Fish Center, Game Humpers, How to Draw, I’m Dr Rich or Am I?, Last Stream On the Left, Pregame Prognostifications From the Pigskin Wyzzard, The Sports Hole, Stupid Morning Bullshit, Tim Heidecker Trial, Toonami Pre-flight, Williams Street Swap Shop and Ricking Morty.
On-demand episodes
Like the Cartoon Network site, the Adult Swim site also has free on-demand episodes. Videos always expire after a certain period of time, though.
Adult Swim apps
The Adult Swim apps (Android, iOS) have all the features of the Adult Swim website. You can stream live channels, watch on-demand episodes, cast to your TV with a Chromecast and more.
There’s even a Toonami (iOS, Android) app you can get.
Next Step: Hook Your TV Up to the Web
Once you’ve cut the cord, you’re going to need a way to play internet video on your TV set. Set-top boxes provide an easy solution.
Setting up a set-top box is a cinch. All you have to do is use an HDMI cable to connect your set-top box to your TV. Once you turn your set-top box on, just plug in your WiFi password and you’re good to go.
Android, Apple, Amazon and Roku all make excellent set-top boxes. Here’s a quick overview.
Android
Android-powered set-top boxes are quick, easy to use, cheap and compatible with just about everything. Sling TV, AT&T TV NOW, Hulu with TV, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim and Toonami all have Android apps.
In my opinion, the all-around best set-top box at the moment is Nvidia Shield TV. Nvidia Shield TV lets you get thousands of apps through Google Play, plus it’s the fastest set-top box on the market.
Nvidia Shield TV has better specs and a more flexible app ecosystem compared to Apple TV, but it only costs about $160. If you don’t want to spend that much money, you may want to go with a budget Android box – and there are plenty of excellent ones out there to choose from.
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Apple
Even though the latest Apple TV – Apple TV 4K – is pricey ($180), if you get most of your entertainment through Apple’s app ecosystem, it may make sense to get one. Sling TV, AT&T TV NOW, Hulu with TV, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim and Toonami all have Apple TV apps.
Amazon
Amazon Fire TV is actually a set-top box / dongle hybrid. It’s cheaper ($70) and more compact compared to Apple TV and Nvidia Shield, but it’s also not as fast.
The latest edition of Amazon Fire TV can handle 4K and HDR video, but Amazon Fire TV”s most unique feature is native support for voice commands through Amazon Alexa.
The Fire TV app universe isn’t as vast as Android, but it is still quite big. Cartoon Network has an Amazon app, but Adult Swim does not – and neither does Toonami. Sling TV, AT&T TV NOW and Hulu with TV all have Amazon apps, though.
Roku
The reasonably priced Roku Ultra ($70) is Roku’s best set-top box. It supports HDR and 4K, plus it has a handy feature all the other set-top boxes mentioned above lack – a headphone jack in the remote. If you’re tired of hearing the same old Disney cartoon over and over again, just place a pair of headphones on your kid’s head, plug them in and enjoy a quieter home.
Like Amazon, Roku’s app store is not as large compared to Android. There is a Roku app for Cartoon Network, but Adult Swim hasn’t it made it into the Roku store yet. Sling TV, AT&T TV NOW and Hulu with TV work with Roku.
