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There are many ways to watch Boomerang without cable, including Hulu, Sling, or DirecTV Stream.
But our team's pick for most people to watch Boomerang, is Sling. Here's why:
- Big families (or roommates or friends) can watch Sling without stress, as they offer up to 4 simultaneous streams.
- Sling is available in every region of the United States. (Viewers outside the US can try to access Sling with a VPN, like ExpressVPN — or one of our other top VPNs.)
If, for whatever reason, watching Boomerang on Sling doesn't work for you, we've also rounded up 2 more options — and we even divided them up into the best picks for people who also watch lots of sports, news, reality TV, and more. Let's get into the best options for everyone.
Our top 3 picks for streaming Boomerang without cable
Sling Orange
Best for Sports and Families
Top pick
- 30+ Channels
- ESPN
- 1 simultaneous stream
$40/month
sling.com
Hulu + Live TV
Disney+ and ESPN+ included
Budget pick
- 67 Channels
- 2 simultaneous streams
- ESPN and Disney
$69.99/month
hulu.com
DirecTV Stream Entertainment
$30 off over three months
News pick
- 75+ channels
- Stream on unlimited devices at home
- Unlimited cloud DVR
$74.99/month
directv.com
Top pick: Stream Boomerang on Sling
If you're looking for the best way to stream Boomerang, Sling is our team's top pick. Using our streaming recommendation system, the Flixed team has determined that Sling is the best way for most people to watch what's live on Boomerang because it offers the ideal combination of price, channels, and features.
Watch Boomerang with Sling
Sling is available starting at $40 per month for 30 channels, including Bloomberg, BBC America, and Cheddar Business. Learn more about Sling plans and pricing.
Other channels on Sling include: Longhorn Network, Cable News Network, HLN, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, Turner Classic Movies, TV Land, A&E, AMC, BET, Bravo, Comedy Central, E! Entertainment Television, ESPNU, INSP, Science, FYI, MTV2: Music Television, BBC America, beIN Sports, CMT, and more.
Devices supported by Sling include: web browsers, Android, iOS, Amazon Fire, Roku, Chromecast, Apple TV, LG/Samsung Smart TVs, and Xbox One.
Our Sling review also includes more about why our team loves Sling.
Budget pick: Stream Boomerang on Hulu
If you're on a budget, Hulu is the best choice for watching Boomerang without cable. Of all the streamers we review, Hulu is available at the lowest monthly price point: $69.99. Our Hulu plans and pricing article breaks down all of the Hulu plans.
Hulu Live TV is an affordable option for overall cable replacement. Coming with Disney+ and ESPN+, unlimited DVR space, and easy cancellation, you find yourself with a well-balanced streaming package.
Watch Boomerang with Hulu
Hulu + Live TV
Disney+ and ESPN+ included
- 67 Channels
- 2 simultaneous streams
- ESPN and Disney
$69.99/month
Hulu + Live TV (No Ads)
Disney+ and ESPN+ included
- 67 Channels
- 2 simultaneous streams
- ESPN and Disney
$82.99/month
If you only want on-demand shows and movies, not live TV:
Hulu
30 day free trial
- Award winning Hulu originals
- Thousands of shows and movies
$7.99/month
Hulu (No Ads)
30 day free trial
- Award winning Hulu originals
- Thousands of shows and movies
$14.99/month
Other channels on Hulu include: Cable News Network, HLN, Turner Classic Movies, TV Land, A&E, BET, Bravo, Comedy Central, Discovery Family Channel, E! Entertainment Television, ESPNU, Freeform, FX, Science, FYI, MTV2: Music Television, Animal Planet, CMT, CNBC, Disney Junior, and more.
Take a look at what's live on Hulu right now.
Devices supported by Hulu include: web browsers, Android, iOS, Amazon Fire, Roku, Chromecast, Apple TV, LG/Samsung Smart TVs, and Xbox One.
Our team shares even more comprehensive analysis of Hulu in our Hulu review. For the true budget streamer, we've also compiled a list of our favorite free streaming services.
News fan pick: Stream Boomerang on DirecTV Stream
If you're someone who watches a lot of news, you probably want to subscribe to a streamer with access to the most popular news channels. No reason to subscribe to a different streaming service just to get access to Boomerang. Our top pick for most news fans to get access to Boomerang is DirecTV Stream. Plenty of news shows are airing live now on DirecTV Stream.
DirecTV Stream offers a great range of news channels, including C-SPAN, CNBC, CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, as well as local and regional networks based on your location.
DirecTV Stream plans start at $74.99. Our DirecTV Stream plans and pricing article breaks down all of the DirecTV Stream plans.
Watch Boomerang with DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream Entertainment
$30 off over three months
- 75+ channels
- Stream on unlimited devices at home
- Unlimited cloud DVR
$74.99/month
DirecTV Stream Choice
$30 off over three months
- Regional sports networks included
- 105+ Channels
- Stream on unlimited devices at home
- Unlimited cloud DVR
$99.99/month
DirecTV Stream Ultimate
$30 off over three months
- Regional sports networks included
- 140+ channels
- Stream on unlimited devices at home
- Unlimited cloud DVR
$109.99/month
DirecTV Stream Premier
Free HBO Max, Showtime, Starz, and Cinemax
- Regional sports networks included
- 150+ channels
- Stream on unlimited devices at home
- Unlimited cloud DVR
$154.99/month
Other channels on DirecTV Stream include: Cable News Network, HLN, Turner Classic Movies, TV Land, A&E, AMC, BET, Bravo, Comedy Central, Discovery Family Channel, E! Entertainment Television, ESPNU, Freeform, FX, Science, FYI, MTV2: Music Television, Animal Planet, BBC America, CMT, and more.
Devices supported by DirecTV Stream include: web browsers, Android, iOS, Amazon Fire, Roku, Chromecast, Apple TV, LG/Samsung Smart TVs, and Xbox One.
We've written even more about why we like DirecTV Stream, but another great option for streaming local news is an OTA antenna. News fans often use antennas for streaming live TV like news shows for free, without cable.
All the streaming services where Boomerang is or isn't available
The choices for watching Boomerang aren't limited to our top picks. Here's where you can and can't watch Boomerang without cable.
Yes, Boomerang is included in your Sling subscription. In fact, that's why Sling is our top pick for watching Boomerang without cable.
Read our full review of Sling and visit our TV guide to Sling to find out what you can watch right now.
No, Boomerang isn't included in your Philo subscription. That's why we recommend trying Sling.
Get your subscription for $40 per month and get access to Boomerang and others, like Bloomberg, BBC America, and Cheddar Business.
Yes, Boomerang is included in your DirecTV Stream subscription.
Read our full review of DirecTV Stream and visit our TV guide to DirecTV Stream to find out what you can watch right now.
No, Boomerang isn't included in your Fubo TV subscription. That's why we recommend trying Sling.
Get your subscription for $40 per month and get access to Boomerang and others, like Bloomberg, BBC America, and Cheddar Business.
Yes, Boomerang is included in your Hulu subscription.
Read our full review of Hulu and visit our TV guide to Hulu to find out what you can watch right now.
No, Boomerang isn't included in your YouTube TV subscription. That's why we recommend trying Sling.
Get your subscription for $40 per month and get access to Boomerang and others, like Bloomberg, BBC America, and Cheddar Business.
Watching Boomerang on top devices
No matter what device you have at home, it's probably possible to watch Boomerang on it — yes, even without cable. Read on to learn which streamers support both your device and Boomerang live streams.
How to watch Boomerang on Roku devices
It's definitely possible to watch Boomerang on your Roku device, be it a streaming stick or actual Roku TV. Subscribe to Hulu, Sling, or DirecTV Stream to get Boomerang on Roku.
How to watch Boomerang on an Android smart TV
Have a Samsung smart TV or another type of Android TV? These are some of the easiest to use to get Boomerang access without cable. Just subscribe to Hulu, Sling, or DirecTV Stream to get Boomerang on your Android smart TV.
How to watch Boomerang on an Amazon Fire TV
Whether you have a Fire TV Stick or a Cube or another device, you can get access to Boomerang. Alexa, sign up for to Hulu, Sling, or DirecTV Stream to get Boomerang on Amazon devices.
How to stream Boomerang on iOS
Have an iPhone? An iPad? Not every app is available on Apple's App Store, but depending on the streaming service you. have, you can watch Boomerang on an iOS device with ease. Subscribe to Hulu, Sling, or DirecTV Stream to get Boomerang on your iOS device.
How to watch Boomerang on Android phones
You can watch Boomerang on your Pixel or Samsung or Nokia or whatever type of Android you have! Just subscribe to Hulu, Sling, or DirecTV Stream to get Boomerang on Android phones.
The bottom line: you have 3 great options for watching without cable
We found 3 great options for watching without cable. While our top pick is Sling, there are 2 other ways to watch live programming, including Hulu or DirecTV Stream. The cheapest option is Hulu.
Check out what's airing right now in our TV Guide. Then, read up on the business of streaming in the Stream Report and the most popular streaming content in The Popcorner.
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