How To Watch AMC+ Live Without Cable

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If your TV provider carries AMC, then you can pay for the ad-free experience of AMC+. Fortunately, AMC's TV providers include these streaming services: Philo, Sling TV, YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream or the AMC+ app. This article will help you choose your best option. You can also check out Flixed’s channel guide for AMC to see what’s streaming live.

Watch AMC+ on Philo

Source: Philo

Philo made a splash when it launched by offering the lowest prices in the streaming TV business. There is, of course, a catch. You don't get sports channels or local TV stations.

Live & On-Demand.
Unlimited DVR.

Dozens of live channels at $25/mo

Philo pricing and packages

Because AMC is included in Philo’s base subscription plan you can subscribe to AMC+ through the AMC+ app, which makes it your option for watching. For more information about Philo's plans and pricing, click here.

Philo Base

Try 7 days free

  • Unlimited cloud DVR saved for 1 year
  • Stream on three screens
  • Shows movies and 70+ channels
  • 7-day free trial

$25/month

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To see if Philo’s right for you, click here to read our Philo review.

Watch AMC+ on DirecTV Stream

Source: DirecTV Stream

DirecTV Stream is a cable-like streaming service that lets you watch up to almost 200 channels for the same price as cable.

Live & On-demand.
No contract.

Number one in live TV channel variety

DirecTV Stream pricing and packages

DirecTV Stream offers four different plans with different channel lineups and prices. The good news is that AMC is offered with each plan, so you can subscribe to the cheapest Entertainment package to stream AMC+.

For more information about DirecTV Stream's plans and pricing, click here.

DirecTV Stream Entertainment

Pay $49.99 for the first 2 months

  • 75+ channels
  • Stream on unlimited devices at home
  • Unlimited DVR space
  • Three months of Max free

$79.99/month

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DirecTV Stream Optimo Mas

  • 100+ live TV channels
  • Spanish and English programming
  • Three months of Max free
  • Unlimited DVR space

$79.99/month

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DirecTV Stream Choice

Pay $49.99 for the first 2 months

  • 105+ live channels
  • Unlimited DVR space
  • Includes regional sports networks
  • Three months of Max free

$108.99/month

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DirecTV Stream Ultimate

Pay $49.99 for the first 2 months

  • 140+ live channels
  • Unlimited DVR space
  • Includes regional sports networks
  • Three months of Max free

$119.99/month

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DirecTV Stream Premier

  • Unlimited DVR space
  • 150+ channels
  • Includes Max Cinemax SHOWTIME and STARZ
  • Includes regional sports networks

$154.99/month

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Take a look at our DirecTV Stream review to learn more.

Watch AMC+ on Sling TV

Source: Sling TV

Sling TV is a great supplementary streaming service if you use HDTV antennas to get over-the-air broadcasts of local TV. It has some of the most popular basic cable channels at affordable rates.

Live Sports & Premium Channels

A low-cost cable replacement for streamers

Sling TV pricing and packages

Sling TV offers three subscription options. Sling Orange and Sling Blue share most of their channel lineups, but have some exclusive channels. The combined Sling Orange + Blue gives you the entire lineup. However, to stream AMC+ you’ll need to include it as a $8.99 add-on to your subscription.

For more information about Sling TV plans and pricing, click here.

Sling Orange

$10 off your first month

  • 30+ channels
  • ESPN
  • Stream on one device

$40/month

Try Sling

Sling Blue

$10 off your first month

  • 40+ channels
  • Local channels in select cities
  • News and entertainment
  • Stream on three screens

$45/month

Try Sling

Sling Orange & Blue

$10 off your first month

  • General cable replacement
  • 45+ channels
  • Stream on three screens

$60/month

Try Sling

Read our Sling review here.

Watch AMC+ on YouTube TV

Source: YouTube TV

Most Americans can subscribe to YouTube TV and stream their TV over any internet connection.

YouTube TV pricing and packages

In addition to YouTube TV's single subscription plan, you can add subscriptions to premium channels. You can subscribe directly to AMC Premiere when you sign up with YouTube TV. Seven other premium sports and entertainment channels are also available.

For more information about YouTube TV's plans and pricing, click here.

YouTube TV Spanish

Only $24.99 for the first 6 months

  • Unlimited DVR space
  • 6 accounts to share at home
  • Stream on three screens
  • 30+ Spanish channels

$34.99/month

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YouTube TV

Only $54.99 for the first 3 months

  • Unlimited DVR space
  • 6 accounts for one price
  • Stream on three screens
  • 100+ live TV channels

$72.99/month

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Read our YouTube TV review to see if YouTube TV is right for you.

Watching AMC+ on devices

How to watch AMC+ on Amazon Fire TV

You can watch AMC Premiere on Amazon FireTV with one of these streaming services: Philo, Sling TV, YouTube TV, and DirecTV Stream as well as the AMC Premiere app.

You can watch AMC Premiere inside the Fubo app. However, Philo, DirecTV Stream and YouTube TV subscribers must download the AMC Premiere app.

How to watch AMC+ on Roku

You can watch AMC Premiere on Roku streaming sticks or televisions with Roku built with one of these streaming services: Philo, Sling TV and YouTube TV as well as the AMC Premiere app.

How to watch AMC+ on Apple TV

You can watch AMC Premiere on Apple TV using one of these streaming services: Philo, Sling TV, YouTube TV, and DirecTV Stream as well as the AMC Premiere app.

AMC+ - Programming on-demand

Source: AMC Plus

AMC has always been part of the basic cable lineup, but it decided to go premium in 2017 when the network launched AMC+ as a subscription service.

AMC+ pricing and packages

AMC+ offers an ad-free experience while watching The Walking Dead and other hit AMC shows. You can also binge entire seasons and watch extras of select series. AMC Plus also produces exclusive content for its subscription service.

AMC Plus

Try 7 days free

$8.99/month

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AMC+ supported devices

Source: AMC Plus

As long as you have a pay TV service provider and an AMC+ subscription, you can get the ad-free experience through AMC’s lineup of streaming apps. YouTube TV subscribers, however, do not get access through AMC apps. They can only watch AMC Premiere through the YouTube TV apps.

  • Living room devices: Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast and Roku.
  • Smart TVs and Blu-ray players: Devices based on Amazon Fire TV and Roku
  • Mobile devices and tablets: Android and iOS.
  • Game consoles: None.
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