You can watch American Idol mainly on ABC in the US, with next‑day streaming on Hulu and several live TV streaming services that carry ABC.

Where to watch American Idol (Season 24 – 2026)

In the United States

  • Broadcast TV:
    • ABC, Mondays at 8 p.m. ET (local ABC affiliate).
  • On‑demand streaming:
    • Hulu, with new episodes available the day after they air on ABC.
  • Live TV streaming (if you don’t have cable):
    • Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and Fubo all carry ABC in most markets, so you can stream American Idol live on Monday nights.

Official online options

  • ABC’s official site: Full episodes and clips are available on ABC’s website and show page when they’re released.
  • American Idol app: The official “American Idol – Watch and Vote” app lets you watch highlights and vote for contestants, plus follow performances and social content.

Outside the US (current situation)

  • Australia: Earlier seasons are available free on 7plus; Season 24 is expected later, and there’s no confirmed same‑day streaming yet.
  • UK: A past American Idol collection is on Netflix UK; there’s no set date yet for the 2026 season there.
  • Canada: Last season streamed free on The Roku Channel, but no equivalent deal has been announced yet for Season 24.

Many guides also mention using a VPN to access your usual US streaming subscriptions (like Hulu or live‑TV services) when traveling, due to regional streaming restrictions.

Region Watch live Next‑day / on‑demand Extras & voting
United States ABC (cable/antenna), Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, Fubo (with ABC) Hulu (episodes after ABC air date) American Idol app, ABC website
Australia No same‑day broadcaster confirmed yet Past seasons on 7plus (free) American Idol app for highlights
United Kingdom No Season 24 broadcaster confirmed yet Older season collection on Netflix UK American Idol app for highlights
Canada No current Season 24 deal confirmed Previous season was on The Roku Channel (not yet repeated) American Idol app for highlights

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