You can watch ESPN on the Roku live without cable with one of these streaming services: Fubo, Hulu with Live TV, Sling TV, YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream and the ESPN App. In this article, we will help you choose your best option. You can also check out Flixed’s channel guide for ESPN to see what’s streaming live.
Watch ESPN on Roku with Fubo
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Fubo is a sports-centric streaming service that offers a solid selection of popular channels for everyone in the household.
Fubo pricing and packages
ESPN is available with every subscription plan. For many people the more than 216 channels offered by the Pro plan will be enough, but if you want even more sports and entertainment, the Elite plan is what you want.
Fubo Pro
5-day free trial
- 216+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Stream on 10 screens at home
- Regional sports fee added at checkout ($13 to $17)
$88.99/month
Fubo Elite
5-day free trial
- 280+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Stream on 10 screens at home
- 4K Plus included
- Regional sports fee included
$98.99/month
For more information about Fubo’s plans and pricing, click here.
Fubo channels
ESPN and the other major US sports networks are part of Fubo's channel lineup. You'll also find dozens of internationally-oriented sports channels. Two-thirds of the lineup, however, consists of the popular basic cable channels everyone wants from a cable-replacement service. For more information about Fubo’s channel list, click here.
Watch ESPN on Roku with Hulu with Live TV
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Hulu with Live TV has a competitive streaming offering, but it’s the on-demand content that makes this service so popular.
Hulu with Live TV pricing and packages
You get 95+ TV channels with Hulu Live TV’s sole channel package. You can pay for additional add-on plans that provide more entertainment channels, Spanish-language channels or premium movie channels.
Hulu (With Ads)
- Stream on two screens
- Big movies
- Hit TV shows
- On demand content
$12.49/month
Hulu Premium (No Ads)
- No ads
- Stream on two screens
- Hit TV shows and movies
- Offline downloads
$21.49/month
Hulu Live TV Only
- 95+ live channels
- Unlimited DVR
- Stream on two screens
$98.99/month
Hulu + Live TV, Disney+ and ESPN Select
$49.99 for the first month (ends Oct 26, 2026)
- 95+ live channels
- Disney+ and ESPN Select included
- Unlimited DVR
- Stream on two screens
$99.99/month
Hulu Premium + Live TV, Disney+ Premium and ESPN Select
- 95+ live channels
- No ads on on-demand content
- Disney+ Premium and ESPN Select included
- Stream on two screens
$109.99/month
For more information about Hulu with Live TV’s plans and pricing, click here.
Hulu with Live TV channels
In addition to ESPN, your Hulu with Live TV subscription lets you watch the Big Ten Network, FS1, FS2, Golf Channel and your regional sports networks. The rest of the lineup is a mix of popular lifestyle, entertainment, news and kids channels. For more information about Hulu with Live TV’s channel list, click here.
Watch ESPN on Roku with Sling TV
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Although Sling TV’s plans are complicated, you can use the service to watch ESPN on Roku.
Sling TV pricing and packages
Of the two base subscription plans, only Sling Orange includes ESPN. You can also get the sports network with the combination Orange + Blue plan.
Sling Orange
- 30+ channels
- ESPN, TNT, CNN and AMC
- Stream on one device
$45.99/month
Sling Blue
- 40+ channels
- Local channels in select cities
- News and entertainment
- Stream on three screens
$45.99/month
Sling Orange & Blue
- 45+ channels
- Sling's largest lineup
- Stream on four screens
$60.99/month
For more information about Sling TV plans and pricing, click here.
Sling TV channels
In addition to ESPN, Sling Orange includes ESPN2, ESPN3, Motortrend, Stadium and the ACC Network. If you also get Sling Blue, you can watch the NFL Network, FS1 and FS2. An expansion pack lets you add even more sports networks For more information about Sling TV channel list, click here.
Watch ESPN on Roku with YouTube TV
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Since so much live sports is carried on the broadcast networks, YouTube TV might be your best bet. It carries the local channels of all four major broadcast networks in more markets than any other streaming service.
YouTube TV pricing and packages
The main YouTube TV subscription lets you watch ESPN plus more than 100 other channels. An à-la-carte menu of a dozen premium channels lets you get even more content. For more information about YouTube TV’s plans and pricing, click here.
YouTube TV channels
In addition to ESPN, a YouTube TV subscription gives you CBS Sports Network, ESPN2, ESPNews, ESPNU, Fox Sports, FS1, FS2, Golf Channel, MLB Network, Motortrend, NBA TV, Tennis Channel and more. For more information about YouTube TV’s channel listing, click here.
Watch ESPN on Roku with DirecTV Stream
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DirecTV Stream is the most expensive streaming service and priced the same as DirecTV’s cable and satellite TV services. For the price, however, you get a generous selection of channels, solid features and no-longterm-contract subscription plans.
DirecTV Stream pricing and packages
All of DirecTV Stream’s subscription plans include ESPN.
DIRECTV Stream Entertainment
$59.99 for the first month
- 90+ channels
- Local channels and ESPN Unlimited
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Unlimited streams
$89.99/month
DIRECTV Stream Óptimo Más
- 100+ live TV channels
- Spanish and English programming
- Unlimited cloud DVR
$74.99/month
DIRECTV Stream Choice
$64.99 for the first month, then $10 off for 2 months
- 125+ channels
- Includes regional sports networks
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Unlimited streams
$94.99/month
DIRECTV Stream Ultimate
$99.99 for the first month, then $10 off for 2 months
- 160+ channels
- Includes regional sports networks
- STARZ Encore and NHL Network
- Unlimited cloud DVR
$129.99/month
DIRECTV Stream Premier
- 185+ channels
- Includes HBO Max, Paramount+ Premium, STARZ and Cinemax
- Includes regional sports networks
- Unlimited cloud DVR
$159.99/month
For more information about DirecTV Stream’s plans and pricing, click here.
DirecTV Stream channels
All of the subscription plans offer a balanced mix of sports, news, lifestyle, entertainment and kids channels. However the exact channels vary from plan to plan so you'll want to look closely to make sure the plan's right for you. For more information about DirecTV Stream’s channel listing, click here.
Watch ESPN on Roku with the ESPN App
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As long as you have a pay-TV provider like the ones we discuss here, you can use the ESPN App to watch ESPN and its other networks.
ESPN app pricing and packages
The ESPN App is free to download and use. If you want access to the extra content available through ESPN Select (formerly ESPN+), you’ll need to join that service as well. ESPN Select is a subscription service separate from the cable channels that offers college sports, cricket and rugby. Since August 2025, you can also subscribe to ESPN Unlimited ($31.99/month) to watch the ESPN channels in the app without a pay-TV provider.
For more information about ESPN+ plans and pricing, click here.
ESPN app channels
Besides the main ESPN channel, all of ESPN’s other channels.
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