You can watch American Idol live on ABC in the U.S., or via live TV streaming services that carry ABC such as Fubo, YouTube TV, and Hulu + Live TV, with next‑day streaming on regular Hulu.

Below is a Quick Scoop–style breakdown.

Where to watch American Idol live

  • ABC broadcast TV
    • New episodes of Season 24 air Monday nights at 8 p.m. ET on your local ABC station.
* If you have cable, satellite, or an antenna that gets ABC, you can watch _American Idol_ live there.
  • ABC website and app (with TV login)
    • If your TV provider includes ABC, you can usually sign into the ABC website or ABC app and watch the live channel in supported regions.

  • Live TV streaming services (no cable required)
    These work on smart TVs, phones, laptops, and streaming devices if they carry your local ABC:

    • Fubo – Streams ABC live in supported markets and is often promoted specifically for watching American Idol live, usually with a free trial for new users.
* **YouTube TV** – Includes ABC in most U.S. markets and lets you watch _American Idol_ live and record it with cloud DVR.

* **Hulu + Live TV** – Combines Hulu’s on‑demand library with live ABC in many areas, so you can watch the live broadcast and rewatch episodes later.

If you miss the live airing

  • Hulu (on‑demand, not Live TV)
    • New American Idol Season 24 episodes drop on Hulu the day after they air on ABC, so you can catch up even without live TV, as long as Hulu is available in your region.

Outside the U.S.

Availability varies a lot by country, and deals can change year to year:

  • Some countries get American Idol on local broadcasters or free streaming platforms (for example, 7plus in Australia has previous seasons on demand, but live/next‑day rights can lag).
  • In places where the new season is not yet licensed, many viewers use a legal VPN plus a U.S. subscription (like Hulu, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, or YouTube TV) to watch as if they were at home, subject to each service’s terms.

Quick example scenario

If you’re in the U.S. and want to watch American Idol live tonight :

  1. Check if your TV gets your local ABC channel (cable/satellite or antenna).
  2. If not, sign up for a live TV streaming service that carries ABC in your ZIP code (Fubo, YouTube TV, or Hulu + Live TV).
  1. If you only care about next‑day viewing, a regular Hulu plan is enough to watch episodes after they air.

TL;DR: For “where can I watch American Idol live,” think ABC live (via antenna, cable, or a live TV streaming service like Fubo, YouTube TV, or Hulu + Live TV), and Hulu the next day for catch‑up.

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