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The 2024 NBA Finals along with some select playoff games will air exclusively on ABC this season, and there are a few ways to watch everything online.
In addition to showing NBA, NHL and baseball games, ABC is home to reality and comedy hits such as The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, Abbott Elementary, Dancing With the Stars and Grey's Anatomy. If you recently cut the cord, there are still affordable streaming options for live basketball games and more ABC originals online without cable.
Live TV series are an affordable option to replace your cable bill, with most options offering packages for less than $100 a month. Most of the streaming platforms that include ABC have free trials and deals, which means you can watch the NBA playoffs for free on ABC. You'll also be able to watch dozens of TV channels, giving you instant access to live sports, dramas, comedies and reality shows right from home.
Below ShopBillboard breaks down the current deals and offers available to watch ABC online without cable.
How to watch ABC without a TV provider
Don't have cable? You can watch ABC through an HD antenna like one of these options here from Amazon. Another option that will give you access to ABC without cable is Hulu + Live TV. A subscription gives you more than 95 live TV channels, including ABC, to watch live sports, TV series and specials whenever you want. You also get access to Hulu's entire on-demand library (including select ABC content available to watch the day after it airs).
Don't have one Hulu subscription + Live TV? Right now, the streamer is offering a rare free trial this will make your first three days free. Once the free trial is over, you'll be charged the regular $77 per month subscription.
For even more content options, Hulu + Live TV includes a subscription to both Disney+ and ESPN+which will give you access to more sports coverage and exclusive ESPN content.
How to watch ABC Online without cable for free
There are a few more live TV series that will allow you to watch ABC online for free or at a reduced price. Check below to find the right option for your viewing needs.
stream DirecTV
stream DirecTV gives new users a free five-day trial when you sign up for one of the four packages on offer. Each package includes ABC to let you stream the NBA playoffs live and more from your couch or smart device.
The streamer is also offering an additional $30 in savings when you combine any of its bundles with a “Sports Pack.” The cheapest option is Entertainment + sports package, which drops to $85 (reg. $95) for the first three months. You'll have access to ABC to watch the NBA Finals and playoff games before the big night, plus local channels, unlimited DVR storage, and the ability to stream to three devices at once.
Once the three months are up, you'll be charged the subscription price based on the package you choose at checkout.
Sling TV
Sling TV offers new users $10 off their first month with any of its three plans, which cuts the cost by up to $30 (required $40). You can choose from: the Orange, Blue the Orange + Blue Package. ABC is only offered in the Blue Package, but you can watch simulcast games on ESPN3 (which is only offered in Sling's Orange Package). Instead of choosing between the two, you can bundle the two for $US45 ($55) with the Orange + Blue Bundle, which will give you access to all 68 channels, DVR storage and the ability to stream to up to three devices.
Fubo TV
FuboTV is another affordable live TV stream as it comes with a seven day free trial for new users registering. You'll have access to at least 100 channels (including ABC), as well as 1,000 hours of DVR and the option to stream to 10 devices simultaneously. For 4K definition, you can upgrade to Premium planwhich also includes free Paramount+ with Showtime.
Once the free trial is over, you will be charged $80 for it Pro design (the cheapest option), $90 for the Elite Plan and $100 for the Premium Plan.
2024 NBA playoff schedule on ABC
Check below for a list of upcoming playoff games on ABC or click here for the full program.
Saturday (April 27):
- Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers at 5:30 p.m. ET on ABC
Sunday (April 28):
- Knicks vs. 76ers at 1 p.m. ET on ABC
- Mavericks vs. Clippers at 3:30 p.m. on ABC
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