Here’s how to get CNN livestreams at home — even if you don’t have cable
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CNN is one of the best sources for news and other top-notch TV. From Anderson Cooper 360 to Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy to New Year’s Eve with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen, there are dozens of great shows on the cable giant.
At a Glance: How to Watch CNN Online
Looking to stream CNN online? Here’s a brief guide on how to access CNN through digital platforms, including an option to enjoy CNN content for free.
How to Watch CNN Without Cable
The best way to watch CNN without cable is to get a live TV streaming service that carries the channel, such as DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, or Sling. Here’s a breakdown of these cable streaming solutions, including pricing and free trial information.
Note: All of these streaming services will let you connect to CNN.com livestreams. Just head to the website, log in with your streaming service account credentials, and enjoy CNN livestreams online at no additional cost.
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream is our top pick for live TV streaming, known for its excellent streams and impressive channel lineup, ideal for sports fans. Its Entertainment package, which includes CNN and 75+ popular channels like Fox News and MSNBC, starts at $86.99 a month after a five-day free trial.
Fubo
Fubo is another good way to watch CNN without cable, offering the channel in all of its packages. Pricing starts at $79.99 a month, but right now you can get your first month for $44.99.
Hulu + Live TV
You can also watch CNN without traditional cable through a Hulu + Live TV subscription. We’re enthusiastic supporters of Hulu + Live TV for its comprehensive streaming package, where a single subscription of $82.99 per month provides access to over 95 live TV channels, the entire Hulu on-demand library, as well as ESPN+ and Disney+. Bonus: It comes with a three-day free trial.
Sling
Sling is the budget-friendly choice for live TV streaming, and it offers CNN within its Sling Blue package. Starting at just $46 a month ($23 with Sling’s current deal), Sling Blue includes a total of 42 channels, encompassing local channels in most regions and other news outlets such as NBC and MSNBC.
How to Watch CNN Online for Free
DirecTV Stream and Hulu + Live TV both offer free trials, which you can use to access CNN livestreams for free for a limited time. DirecTV Stream’s free trial lasts five days and Hulu + Live TV’s lasts for three. Both of these will let you watch CNN for free — as long as you cancel before the trial ends — and make a great option for individual events on CNN.
