You can stream American Idol mainly through ABC and services that carry the ABC channel, plus next‑day streaming on Hulu in the U.S.

Main ways to stream American Idol

  • ABC website or app : You can watch full American Idol episodes directly on the official ABC site or ABC app if you sign in with a participating TV provider.
  • Hulu (next‑day streaming) : New Season 24 (2026) episodes air on ABC and are then added to Hulu the following day; Hulu also lists American Idol in its on‑demand catalog.
  • Live TV streaming services :
    • Hulu + Live TV carries ABC live in many markets, so you can stream Idol as it airs.
* YouTube TV offers ABC in its channel lineup and lets you watch American Idol live and via cloud DVR.

* Fubo also carries ABC in supported areas and advertises American Idol among its live offerings.

By region (quick notes)

  • United States : Watch live on ABC, stream next‑day on Hulu, or use a live TV streaming bundle (Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, Fubo) that includes ABC.
  • Australia : Previous recent seasons of American Idol are available on 7plus on demand; Season 24 may arrive later rather than same‑day.
  • United Kingdom : Current‑season streaming is not yet clearly available; older American Idol content is on Netflix UK (e.g., a 2021 collection).
  • Canada : Past seasons have appeared on The Roku Channel via deals with the distributor, but availability can change year to year.

Extra tip

  • If you are traveling outside your home country, regional restrictions can block ABC, Hulu, or other services; some guides suggest using a VPN to access your usual subscriptions while abroad, but you should always follow each service’s terms of use.

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