Hulu Channels: Live, On Demand, and More (2024)

Hulu + Live TV carries 85+ live channels, but a few of your favorites might be missing.

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Editorial rating (4.1/5)

Price: $76.99–$89.99/mo.

Live channels: 95+

On-demand hubs: 50+, including CBS, Disney Channel, and Lifetime

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Hulu + Live TV channels

Hulu + Live TV features a lineup of live entertainment, sports, news, and kids’ channels that competes easily with a cable or satellite TV package—with a few exceptions. Popular channels like AMC, NBA TV, and IFC aren’t on Hulu + Live TV, and premium channel MGM+ isn’t available as an add-on.

Hulu channel lineup

Channel Hulu + Live TV (Ads/No Ads)
A&E
ABC*
ABC – Localish
ACC Network
American Heroes Channel Entertainment add-on
AMC
Animal Planet
BBC America
BBC World News
BET
BET Her Entertainment add-on
Big Ten Network
Bloomberg TV
Boomerang Entertainment add-on
Bravo
C-SPAN
Cartoon Network / Adult Swim
CBS*
CBS Sports Network
Cheddar News
CINEMAX® $9.99/mo.
CMT
CNBC
CNBC World Entertainment add-on
CNN
CNN en Español Español add-on
CNN International
Comedy Central
Comedy.tv
COMET Entertainment add-on
Cooking Channel Entertainment add-on
COZI TV
Crime + Investigation Entertainment add-on
The CW*
Dabl
Destination America Entertainment add-on
Discovery Channel
Discovery en Español Español add-on
Discovery Familia Español add-on
Discovery Family Entertainment add-on
Discovery Life
Disney Channel
Disney Junior
Disney XD
DIY Network
E!
ESPN
ESPN2
ESPN Deportes Español add-on
ESPNews
ESPNU
FanDuel Racing Sports add-on
FanDuel TV Sports add-on
Food Network
FOX*
Fox Business Network
Fox Deportes Español add-on
Fox News
FOX Soccer Plus
FS1
FS2
Freeform
Fuse
Fusion
FX
FXM
FXX
FYI
Galavisión
Game Show Network
Get
Golf Channel
Great American Family
The Grio
Hallmark Channel
Hallmark Drama Entertainment add-on
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
HGTV
HISTORY
HISTORY en Español Español add-on
Hogar (HGTV en Español) Español add-on
HLN
IFC
Investigation Discovery (ID)
ION
Justice Central
Lifetime
Lifetime Movie Network
Localish
Magnolia Network
MAVTV Sports add-on
MaxTM $15.99/mo.
Military History Entertainment add-on
MLB Network
MOTOR TREND
MSNBC
MTV
MTV2 Entertainment add-on
MTV Classic Entertainment add-on
NASA
Nat Geo Mundo Español add-on
Nat Geo WILD
National Geographic Channel
NBA TV
NBC*
NBC Home
NBC News Now
NewsNation
NFL Network
NFL RedZone Sports add-on
NHL Network
Nick Jr.
Nickelodeon / Nick at Nite
Nicktoons Entertainment add-on
Outdoor Channel Sports add-on
OWN
Oxygen
Pac-12 Network
Paramount Network
PBS*
PBS Kids
Pop
QVC
Science Entertainment add-on
SEC Network
Paramount+ with SHOWTIME® $11.99/mo.
Smithsonian Channel
Sportsman Channel Sports add-on
Start TV
STARZ® $9.99/mo.
SundanceTV
Syfy
TBS
TCM
TeenNick Entertainment add-on
Telemundo*
Tennis Channel Sports add-on
T2
TLC
TNT
Travel Channel
truTV
TV Land
Universal Kids
UNIVERSO Español add-on
Univision
USA Network
Vevo '80s
Vevo '90s
Vevo Country
Vevo Hip-Hop
Vevo Holiday
Vevo Pop
VH1
VICE
WE tv
The Weather Channel
The Weather Channel en Español Español add-on

*Availability varies by area. Data effective as of post date.

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Sports channels on Hulu Live

You’ve probably seen those ever-present “Hulu has live sports!” commercials, and Hulu + Live TV mostly lives up to the hype. With 13 major sports channels, including a suite of ESPN channels and both FS1 and FS2 from FOX, it’s as sports loaded as a basic cable package.

But, Hulu + Live TV is missing sport-specific channels like NBA TV, MLB Network, FOX Soccer Plus, and NHL Network. Also, while Hulu + Live TV carries NBC RSNs (regional sports networks), it recently dropped FOX RSNs, along with YES Network and Marquee Sports Network.

Hulu Live sports channel lineup

Channel Hulu + Live TV (Ads/No Ads)
ACC Network
Big Ten Network
CBS Sports Network
ESPN
ESPN2
ESPNews
ESPNU
FanDuel Racing Sports add-on
FanDuel TV Sports add-on
FS1
FS2
Golf Channel
MAV TV Sports add-on
MLB Network
MLB Bases Loaded
NBA TV
NFL Network
NFL RedZone Sports add-on
NHL Network
Outdoor Channel Sports add-on
Pac-12 Network
SEC Network
Sportsman Channel Sports add-on
Stadium
Tennis Channel Sports add-on
T2

Data effective as of post date.

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Local channels on Hulu Live

Like most live TV streaming services, local channel lineups vary by region with Hulu + Live TV. But, even if you can’t get area ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, or Telemundo stations, most shows are available on-demand the next day. Also, Hulu + Live TV carries no PBS stations.

Hulu Live local channel lineup

Channel Hulu + Live TV (Ads/No Ads)
ABC
CBS
The CW
FOX
NBC
PBS
Telemundo

*Availability varies by area. Data effective as of post date.

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Hulu Live premium and channel add-ons

Max (formerly HBO Max), Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, CINEMAX, and STARZ are available as premium add-ons to Hulu + Live TV. MGM+ isn’t on the premium menu here, making Hulu + Live TV the only live TV streaming service that doesn’t carry it.

Hulu + Live TV also offers two multi-channel add-ons:

Hulu Live channel add-ons and pricing

Channel Hulu + Live TV (Ads/No Ads)
Max $15.99/mo.
CINEMAX $9.99/mo.
Paramount+ with SHOWTIME $11.99/mo.
STARZ $9.99/mo.
MGM+
Entertainment Add-on (16 channels) $7.99/mo.
Español Add-on (10 channels) $4.99/mo.

Data effective as of post date.

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Hulu Live: Entertainment Add-on channels

Hulu Live’s Entertainment Add-on ($7.99 monthly) is a 16-channel package featuring:

  • American Heroes Channel
  • BET Her
  • Boomerang
  • Crime + Investigation
  • CNBC World
  • Cooking Channel
  • Destination America
  • Discovery Family
  • Discovery Life
  • Hallmark Drama
  • Military History
  • MTV Classic
  • MTV2
  • Nicktoons
  • Science
  • TeenNick

Hulu Live: Español Add-on channels

Hulu Live’s Español Add-on ($4.99 monthly) package has 10 channels:

  • CNN en Español
  • Discovery en Español
  • Discovery Familia
  • ESPN Deportes
  • FOX Deportes
  • Hogar (HGTV en Español)
  • Nat Geo Mundo
  • HISTORY en Español
  • UNIVERSO
  • The Weather Channel en Español

Hulu channel hubs

The on-demand side of Hulu + Live TV Hulu displays a “Hubs” section featuring shows and movies from 50 broadcast and cable channels.

Hulu’s channel hubs don’t include every show or movie on these networks, just those contracted to Hulu for a specific length of time.

For example: Hulu’s HGTV channel hub currently has 29 of 192 (yes, 192) seasons of House Hunters but zero seasons of Yard Crashers.

Hulu channel hubs list

  • A&E
  • ABC
  • ABC News
  • ABC News Live
  • ACC Network
  • American Heroes Channel
  • Animal Planet
  • BBC America
  • BET
  • Big Ten Network
  • Bloomberg Television
  • Bravo
  • Cartoon Network/Adult Swim
  • CBS
  • CBS Sports Network
  • Cheddar News
  • CMT
  • CNBC
  • CNN
  • CNN International
  • Comedy Central
  • Comedy.tv
  • Cooking Channel
  • The CW
  • DABL
  • Discovery
  • Discovery en Español
  • Discovery Family
  • Disney Channel
  • Disney Junior
  • Disney XD
  • E!
  • ESPN
  • ESPN2
  • ESPNEWS
  • ESPNU
  • Food Network
  • FOX
  • Fox Business
  • Fox News Channel
  • Freeform
  • FS1
  • FS2
  • FX
  • FXM
  • FXX
  • fyi
  • Golf Channel
  • Great American Family
  • Hallmark Channel
  • Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
  • Here TV
  • HGTV
  • HISTORY
  • HLN
  • Investigation Discovery (ID)
  • Justice Central
  • Lifetime
  • Lifetime Movie Network
  • MSNBC
  • MTV
  • MyNetworkTV
  • Nat Geo WILD
  • National Geographic
  • NBC
  • NBC LX
  • NBC News Now
  • NFL Network
  • NewsNation
  • Nickelodeon
  • Nick Jr.
  • Oxygen True Crime
  • Science
  • SEC Network
  • Smithsonian Channel
  • Start TV
  • Syfy
  • TBS
  • Turner Classic Movies
  • Telemundo
  • TLC
  • TNT
  • Travel Channel
  • truTV
  • TV Land
  • Universal Kids
  • USA
  • VH1
  • VICE
  • The Weather Channel

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Hulu + Live TV channels FAQ

Can you get local channels on Hulu + Live TV?

Hulu + Live TV’s local channels lineup differs by area, and not all local stations that carry ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, and Telemundo are available to stream live in all regions. Shows from these broadcast networks, however, are available to watch on-demand through Hulu’s channel hubs.

Is Hulu content included free with Hulu + Live TV?

As the name implies, Hulu’s giant library of on-demand and original shows and movies is a part of the Hulu + Live TV package.

At CableTV.com, Hulu + Live TV is our editorial pick forBest Value live TV streaming service, because you get the best of both (live and on-demand) streaming worlds.

What channels are missing from Hulu + Live TV?

While it does feature one of the fuller channel lineups in live TV streaming, Hulu + Live TV is missing a few popular channels. These channels aren’t on Hulu + Live TV:

  • AMC
  • Lifetime Movie Network
  • IFC
  • BBC America
  • Science
  • NBA TV
  • MLB Network
  • FOX Soccer Plus
  • NHL Network

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Hulu Channels: Live, On Demand, and More (2024)

FAQs

What channels do you get with Hulu on-demand? ›

There are over 90 live and on-demand channels to choose from, including:
  • Popular entertainment channels like BET, Bravo, Comedy Central, E!, Freeform, Hallmark Channel, Lifetime, MTV, OWN, TBS, TNT, VH1, and USA.
  • Family-friendly channels like Cartoon Network, Disney Channel, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., and Universal Kids.

How many live channels do you get with Hulu live? ›

Hulu's live TV lineup features over 95 channels, including popular local stations and most major networks you'd find on cable.

What's the difference between Hulu and Hulu on-demand? ›

Hulu is a streaming service that includes on-demand streaming content from various networks, while Hulu Plus provides that same content in addition to live television. There are a few other important differences you might want to consider, though, including the number of simultaneous streams each one supports.

What are Hulu's weaknesses? ›

Weakness:  One of the biggest weaknesses is that it only operates in the United States.  In the event that Hulu loses popular titles, it may affect subscriber satisfaction and retention; as it is dependent on licensed content from other providers.

What channels do you not get with Hulu? ›

Like most live TV streaming services, local channel lineups vary by region with Hulu + Live TV. But, even if you can't get area ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, or Telemundo stations, most shows are available on-demand the next day. Also, Hulu + Live TV carries no PBS stations.

How much is Hulu Live TV per month? ›

Hulu + Live TV (With Ads) now includes Unlimited DVR at no additional cost for $76.99/month*. Cancel anytime. Hulu (With Ads) + Live TV plan $76.99/month after 3-day free trial (if any) unless canceled.

Does Hulu Live TV have a guide? ›

Live TV subscribers can quickly browse through the available channels in the Live Guide to see what's airing now, and what's coming up over the next two weeks. The Live Guide and its helpful features are available on devices that support the latest Hulu app.

Can 2 households share Hulu live? ›

Our Live TV plans are intended for single-home use.

If you have two houses, or plan to use Hulu in multiple locations, one of our other plans may be a better fit. If accessing live TV in both places is important to you, we'd recommend signing up for a second Live TV account.

How many tvs can you use with Hulu live? ›

A Hulu + Live TV subscription allows you to watch on up to two screens at a time. If you want to enjoy Hulu + Live TV simultaneously on more than two supported devices, you can always add the Unlimited Screens option, so everyone in your household gets to watch at home whenever they want.

What live TV streaming service is best? ›

Hulu is one of the best all-in-one services for cord cutters, given its diverse set of streaming options. In addition to a strong library of classic shows and a good selection of movies, Hulu has a robust live TV option (more than 70 channels of news, sports, and entertainment programming).

What is the downside of Hulu Live TV? ›

Hulu + Live TV: Pros and Cons
ProsCons
Access to local channelsThe cost of add-ons can really add up!
Hulu's on-demand streaming library is included.Very few regional sports networks
Base package includes Disney+ and ESPN+.Only two screens at once unless you upgrade
Jul 30, 2024

What does on-demand only mean on Hulu? ›

On-Demand (also referred to as Video On Demand or VOD) allows the viewer to watch the selected movie or TV content whenever at his or her schedule's convenience. With On-Demand, viewers can pause, play, fast-forward, rewind, and re-watch the show On-Demand as much as they would like.

Are there hidden fees with Hulu live TV? ›

With no-hassle setup, no hidden fees, and unlimited DVR, you get the best movies, shows, and sports along with 95+ live TV channels like ABC and ESPN. Get Hulu + Live TV, Disney+ and ESPN+, all with ads, for 76.99/month* after 3 day free trial. Hulu (With Ads) + Live TV plan $76.99/mo.

What is the point of Hulu Live? ›

All Your TV in One Place

Get full access to the entire Hulu streaming library along with your favorite live sports, breaking news, can't miss events, and current shows. Catch your games at home or on the go. Stream live games from major college and pro leagues including the NCAA®, NBA, NHL, NFL, and more.

Which is better, cable or Hulu Live? ›

Streaming Cost Increases 2022 vs 2023

Yet, even signing up for Hulu Plus Live TV and internet will cost less than a premium cable subscription and yield a similar number of channels. Not to mention the copious amount of on-demand content Hulu includes -- which now also incorporates Disney Plus and ESPN Plus.

What are the cons of live streaming? ›

The most obvious downside to live streaming is there are no do-overs! Having no room for errors means extra caution and planning before going live with your stream. It's essential to check things like your company's internet bandwidth, tech equipment.

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