You can watch ESPN3 live without cable with one of these streaming services: fuboTV, Sling TV, Hulu with Live TV, YouTube TV and AT&T TV Now. Just use your login credentials with the ESPN App to get ESPN3 content. In this article, we’ll help you decide which option is best for you. Let’s get started!
Before we start, we want to highlight a particularly relevant stream in these uncertain times. Sling TV is one of the best options for streaming in 2020 with a rich catalogue of 50+ live channels and 50k+ on-demand movies and episodes.
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Watch ESPN3 on fuboTV
As cord-cutting took off, sports fans wanted to love fuboTV. Until recently, however, ESPN was not available in the streaming service’s lineup. A deal struck with The Walt Disney Company in the middle of 2020 eliminated that weakness. Now you can stream ESPN channels through fuboTV and get access to ESPN3
fuboTV Pricing and Packages
Despite a recent price increase, fuboTV’s combination of features and channels makes its pricing competitive.
| 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 |
The Standard plan provides a solid cable-replacement service, but the higher-priced plans offer more compelling features.
Learn more about fuboTV’s pricing and packages here.
fuboTV Channels
No matter which plan you choose, you will get ESPN and ESPN2. In turn, your fuboTV credentials will unlock access to ESPN3 through ESPN’s app and website. You’ll also get dozens of sports-centric TV channels that aren’t available on other streaming services.
The basic cable lineup offers a wide selection of content for everyone in the family including HGTV, Fox News, National Geographic and more.
Learn more about fuboTV’s channel lineup here.
fuboTV Local Channels & Regional Sports Networks
FuboTV’s support for local TV stations is inconsistent. Until the Disney deal, you couldn’t get ABC stations at all. Now people living in a dozen major markets will be able to watch Disney-owned ABC stations. The rest of the country will have to wait until fuboTV signs deals with local station owners. CBS stations are available in about half the country. Fox and NBC stations are widely available.
Another knock against fuboTV as a sports streamer is its poor support for regional sports networks. It carries half a dozen NBC Sports regionals, but few others.
Learn more about fuboTV’s local channels here.
fuboTV Supported Devices
Look for the fuboTV app in these app stores:
- Living room devices: Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast and Roku.
- Smart TVs and Blu-ray players: Samsung televisions as well as devices based on Amazon Fire TV, Android TV and Roku.
- Mobile devices and tablets: Android and iOS.
- Game consoles: Xbox One.
- Desktop browsers: Chrome, Explorer, Safari.
You can learn more about fuboTV’s device support here.
fuboTV Simultaneous Streams
One reason for going with a higher-priced plan is the three-device limit on simultaneous streaming. The Standard plan only supports two devices.
You can learn more about fuboTV’s simultaneous streams here.
fuboTV DVR
The thirty-hour limit on cloud DVR recordings is another reason to pay more. The Family and Ultra plans let you record up to three hundred hours of content.
Learn more about fuboTV’s DVR feature here.
fuboTV On-Demand Library
FuboTV supplements the content from all of its channels with sports-themed shows and films from the fuboTV Sports Network.
Learn more about fuboTV’s on-demand library here.
Watch ESPN3 with Sling TV
Despite its complexities, the cheapest way to get access to ESPN3 is by subscribing to Sling TV.
Sling TV Pricing and Packages
Since ESPN is included in the Sling Orange plan, you can subscribe to that and get access to ESPN3 through the ESPN App. However, you won’t get many of the most popular basic cable channels. Combining Sling Orange with Sling Blue gives you both.
| 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 |
For more information about Sling TV plans and pricing, click here.
Sling TV Channels
ESPN and ESPN2 come with Sling TV’s Orange plan, but getting the most sports will require the combination Sling Orange + Blue plan. You may want to also spring for the Sports Extra expansion pack. For another $10 per month, you get channels like NBA TV and the MLB Network.
For more information about Sling TV channel list, click here.
Sling TV Supported Devices
Sling TV has apps on a wide range of streaming platforms.
- Living room devices: Air TV Player, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Facebook Portal and Roku.
- Smart TVs and Blu-ray players: Models based on Android TV, Amazon Fire TV and Roku. Also, certain models from LG and Samsung.
- Mobile devices and tablets: Amazon Fire tablets, Android and iOS.
- Game consoles: Xbox One and Oculus.
- Desktop browsers: Chrome.
For more information about Sling TV device support, click here.
Sling TV Simultaneous Streams
Sling Orange will only work with one device in your home at a time. Since ESPN and the Disney Channel are part of Sling Orange, the single-device limit could lead to family arguments. Sling Blue channels can be streamed to three devices simultaneously.
For more information about Sling TV simultaneous streaming, click here.
Sling TV DVR
You only get 10 hours of recording capacity with Sling TV’s plans. Unlocking the fifty-hour DVR requires an add-on subscription of $5 per month.
For more information about Sling TV DVR, click here.
Sling TV On-Demand Library
Sling TV does not have on-demand content beyond that provided by the channels.
For more information about Sling TV’s on-demand library, click here.
Watch ESPN3 with Hulu with Live TV
A subscription to Hulu with Live TV makes you eligible for watching ESPN3. In addition, you get good features and access to Hulu’s huge on-demand library.
Hulu with Live TV Pricing and Packages
For $55 per month, you will get live streams from more than 60 broadcast and basic cable channels plus on-demand content from dozens more.
| 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 and pricing, click here.
Hulu with Live TV Channels
You’ll find a wide range of sports channels on Hulu with Live TV. In addition to seven channels from ESPN, you get the dedicated sports channels from the CBS, Fox and NBC. You’ll also get regional sports channels and sport-centric channels like Gold and the Olympic Channel.
For more information about Hulu with Live TV’s channel list, click here.
Hulu with Live TV Supported Devices
You can get the Hulu app on just about every platform. If you already have it, the live TV content will automatically appear when you add your subscription.
- 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.
For more information about Hulu with Live TV’s device support, click here.
Hulu with Live TV Simultaneous Streams
Your subscription will let you stream to two devices at once. If you need more device support, a monthly upgrade will remove all limits on your home network and let you stream to three devices on the road.
For more information about Hulu with Live TV’s simultaneous streaming, click here.
Hulu with Live TV DVR
The DVR that you get with your subscription will record fifty hours of content. During the playoffs, though, you might want to get another upgrade. It boosts the DVR’s capacity to two hundred hours and lets you fast forward through recorded commercials.
For more information about Hulu with Live TV’s DVR, click here.
Hulu with Live TV On-Demand Library
On-demand is how Hulu made its name. Most currently-airing TV series have recent episodes or full seasons in Hulu’s on-demand library — even if they aren’t part of Hulu with Live TV.
For more information about Hulu with Live TV’s on-demand library, click here.
Watch ESPN3 with YouTube TV
Although you will get access to ESPN3 with a YouTube TV subscription, the best reason for going this route is YouTube’s outstanding support for the broadcast network’s local channels.
YouTube TV Pricing and Packages
The $50 monthly subscription lets you watch more than seventy channels. Nearly a dozen premium channels are available à-la-carte.
For more information about YouTube TV’s plans and pricing, click here.
YouTube TV Channels
YouTube TV offers the local stations from all four major broadcast networks in every US TV market. No other streaming service is as reliable. Beyond that, you get ESPN and several other national and regional sports channels.
For more information about YouTube TV’s channel listing, click here.
YouTube TV Supported Devices
YouTube TV is available on all major streaming platforms.
- Living room devices: Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast and Roku.
- Smart TVs and Blu-ray players: Certain models from HiSense, LG, Samsung and Sharp as well as televisions based on Android TV and Roku.
- Mobile devices and tablets: Android and iOS.
- Game consoles: Xbox One.
- Desktop browsers: Chrome.
For more information about YouTube TV’s device support, click here.
YouTube TV Simultaneous Streams
You can only stream to three devices at once. YouTube TV does not have an upgrade option.
For more information about YouTube TV’s simultaneous streams, click here.
YouTube TV DVR
The YouTube TV DVR lets you record as much content as you want. Furthermore, those recordings take nine months to expire.
For more information about YouTube TV’s DVR, click here.
YouTube TV On-Demand Library
YouTube Originals are available through YouTube TV. If you also subscribe to YouTube Premium, you can watch YouTube’s user-generated on-demand content as well.
For more information about YouTube TV’s on-demand library, click here.
Watch ESPN3 with AT&T TV Now
AT&T TV Now has the highest prices but includes premium features and the most extensive channel lineups. With support for ESPN3 built into all plans, you may want to consider paying a little extra.
AT&T TV Now Pricing and Packages
In addition to the two featured plans, you can select the Entertainment (65+ channels), Choice (85+ channels), Xtra (105+ channels) and Ultimate (125+ channels) plans for $93, $110, $124 or $135 respectively.
| 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’s plans and pricing, click here.
AT&T TV Now Channels
ESPN is available with all of AT&T TV Now’s subscription plans, so you will have no problem accessing ESPN3 content on the ESPN App.
For more information about AT&T TV Now’s channel listing, click here.
AT&T TV Now Supported Devices
AT&T TV Now is available on a wide range of platforms.
- Living room devices: Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and Chromecast.
- Smart TVs and Blu-ray players: Samsung and Amazon Fire TV televisions.
- Mobile devices and tablets: Android and iOS.
- Game consoles: None.
- Desktop browsers: AT&T TV Now only streams to Chrome and Safari browsers. With Internet Explorer and Firefox, you can only manage your settings.
For more information about AT&T TV Now’s device support, click here.
AT&T TV Now Simultaneous Streams
AT&T TV Now lets you stream to three devices simultaneously.
For more information about AT&T TV Now’s simultaneous streaming, click here.
AT&T TV Now DVR
AT&T TV Now’s DVR feature is particularly strong. You can record up to five hundred hours of content. Each recording remains on file for up to ninety days.
For more information about AT&T TV Now’s DVR, click here.
AT&T TV Now On-Demand Library
AT&T TV Now does not have a dedicated on-demand library.
How to Watch ESPN3 on Amazon Fire TV
You can watch ESPN3 on Amazon Fire TV with one of these streaming services: fuboTV, Hulu with Live TV, Sling TV, YouTube TV and AT&T TV Now or the ESPN App.
How to Watch ESPN3 on Roku
You can watch ESPN3 on Roku with one of these streaming services: fuboTV, Hulu with Live TV, Sling TV, YouTube TV or the ESPN App.
How to Watch ESPN3 on Apple TV
You can watch ESPN3 on Apple TV with one of these streaming services: fuboTV, Hulu with Live TV, Sling TV, YouTube TV and AT&T TV Now or the ESPN App.
Watch ESPN3 with ESPN App
ESPN3 is a digital-only sports channel that can be streamed through the ESPN App. Access to the ESPN App’s live and on-demand content is only available if you subscribe to a pay-TV provider like the ones we’ve discussed here.
ESPN App Pricing and Packages
The ESPN App is free to download and use. The only thing you don’t get access to with your streaming service’s login credentials is the live stream from ESPN+. This a direct subscription service that features college sports, rugby, cricket and other sports not carried on the cable channels. You will need a separate ESPN+ subscription to access that content.
| ESPN+ Monthly Plan $4.99/ month | NHL and MLB games Exclusive distributor of UFC PPV events. ESPN+ Originals 3 simultaneous streams | SIGN UP |
| ESPN+ Annual Plan - 2 Months Free! $49.99/ Year | NHL and MLB games Exclusive distributor of UFC PPV events. ESPN+ Originals 3 simultaneous streams | SIGN UP |
For more information about ESPN+ plans and pricing, click here.
ESPN App Channels
In addition to ESPN3, the ESPN App has live streams and on-demand programs from all of ESPN’s channels.
ESPN App Supported Devices
The ESPN App is available on several streaming platforms.
- Living room devices: Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast and Roku.
- Smart TVs and Blu-ray players: Certain models from Samsung as well as televisions based on Android TV and Roku.
- Mobile devices and tablets: Android, Amazon Kindle and iOS.
- Game consoles: Oculus VR, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
- Desktop browsers: Most browsers.
ESPN App Simultaneous Streams
ESPN limits simultaneous streaming to three devices.
ESPN App DVR
The ESPN App does not have a DVR features, but some games will be available on-demand for a limited time as “replays.”
ESPN App On-Demand Library
Besides access to live feeds of the various ESPN channels, you can access ESPN’s on-demand episodes of original programs.
Access has apparently changed since I can log in with YouTube tv credentials, but don’t have permission to watch any ESPN3 items. It will let me watch ESPN & ESPN2 from the app.
ESPN3 is NOT NOT NOT available on YTTV Neither Google, YTTV or ESPN have responded to emails regarding why and of course espn is scheduling all the MAJOR matches at ASHE and L Armstrong on ESPN3
my original subscription price was increased 15 earlier this year – this is outrageous … every other cable and streaming service offers ESPN3… greeeeeeeeeeed
ESPN3 is no longer available on YouTube TV as of August. Which is bogus beyond bogus. Absolutely no reason for that. I cannot imagine how YouTube TV expects to keep sports fans. I will be dumping them for Hulu Live, even though YouTube TV has some advantages over Hulu which made it worth the extra $5/month. Not anymore.