Here’s a practical list of the major streaming services that offer live TV in the U.S.: YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and Philo.

Major live TV streamers

  • YouTube TV — broad channel lineup, strong sports and local coverage.
  • Hulu + Live TV — live channels plus Hulu’s on-demand library and bundled Disney/ESPN options.
  • Sling TV — lower-cost live TV bundles with add-ons for sports, news, and entertainment.
  • Fubo — especially popular for sports and live channel coverage.
  • DirecTV Stream — premium-style live TV with a large channel selection.
  • Philo — cheaper, entertainment-focused live TV without a heavy sports lineup.

Also worth noting

Some standalone streaming subscriptions include live channels for specific networks, such as Peacock, Paramount+, ESPN Unlimited, and Fox One, but these are not full cable-style live TV replacements.

Quick pick guide

  • Best overall: YouTube TV.
  • Best value: Sling TV.
  • Best all-in-one live + on-demand: Hulu + Live TV.
  • Best for sports: Fubo.
  • Best for a premium full package: DirecTV Stream.
  • Best budget entertainment option: Philo.

If you want, I can turn this into an HTML table with pricing and channel focus for each service.