14 Free Internet TV Channels You Can Watch Online

We all know that there are plenty of apps to watch TV shows and movies. But what about live TV? Some viewers prefer the classic live TV experience but don’t want to pay for cable.

We’ll help you find the best online TV services on the web. Every channel on the list has a legal source and is free to use. Plus, they also don’t require you to sign in with a TV provider.

ABC Live Stream
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ABC is a popular broadcasting company based in the United States. ABC is home to shows like The Bachelorette and Jimmy Kimmel Live.

The official ABC website offers free live TV channels that are ad-supported, not much different from classic TV. This live stream is free to people in the United States. The ABC website also offers a variety of unlocked shows that you can watch free on-demand.

You also don’t need an account to stream from your computer or mobile device; you can start watching right on the website.

Screenshot of BBC iPlayer

The BBC makes all of its TV license-funded TV channels available for free via the iPlayer service. You can watch BBC 1, BBC 2, BBC 4, BBC News, BBC Parliament, BBC Alba, CBBC, and CBeebies.

Unfortunately, other BBC Studios channels not funded by the license fee (Alibi, Dave, Drama, Eden, Gold, W, and Yesterday) are unavailable. The BBC’s international channels, such as BBC America and BBC Persian, are also unavailable.

If you don’t live in the UK, you’ll need to use a VPN to watch these channels. We recommend ExpressVPN and CyberGhost.

cnn live online

Many people wrongly assume that it’s impossible to watch CNN for free. After all, it’s part of most cable providers’ premium packages. Even the CNN website only allows you to stream for 10 minutes before asking you to log in with a provider.

But it is possible. Pluto TV provides the answer. As long as you’re in the US, you can stream the domestic version of the TV channel for free. Non-US residents can try one of the fastest VPN services.

nfl channel

If you are an NFL fan, make sure you check out the NFL Channel on Pluto TV.

The channel does not show live games (you’ll normally need a subscription to the NFL Network or a cable TV package for that, though there are some ways to watch the NFL without cable), but it does still offer plenty of quality content from both NFL Films and NFL Media.

For example, you can watch the award-winning Hard Knocks series, dozens of team and season recaps, and replays of classic matches.

In our opinion, it is one of the best ways to enjoy NFL content for free.

pbs kids

If you live in the USA, you can watch PBS Kids for free online. PBS Kids offers plenty of content for children of all ages, meaning it’s a useful channel to keep handy if you have little ones. There are also limited ads, and they are all friendly for children, usually just talking about other shows on the PBS Kids website.

Due to broadcasting licenses, you won’t be able to watch this outside the US without a VPN. International users can still access games and other content without a VPN, however.

channel 4

Channel 4 is another popular UK network. It was the original home of Black Mirror, The Inbetweeners, Peep Show, The IT Crowd, Da Ali G Show, and many other series that have become famous in the US.

You can stream Channel 4—along with its subsidiary channels such as E4, More4, and Film4—directly on the website. You need to live in the UK to access them, but VPN logins are allowed for people elsewhere.

NickJr. home page
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Nick Jr. features some of the most popular kids’ programs like Dora the Explorer, Peppa Pig, and Bubble Guppies. Luckily, with the Nick Jr. website, you can watch these programs for free if you’re in the US.

The website also works on tablets, and there’s even an app available.

If you’re not in the US, Nick Jr. on Pluto TV broadcasts to viewers in the UK, Germany, and Austria. The commercials on Pluto TV are also appropriate for the channel content.

Screenshot of Bloomberg Channel

Bloomberg is one of the leading sources of business and market news. With Bloomberg, you can get up-to-date information about the current market.

It produces four international TV channels, which you can stream for free. These are Bloomberg US, Bloomberg Europe, Bloomberg Asia, and Bloomberg Australia.

All four TV channels are online. You can stream them for free via Bloomberg’s website. The US version is also available on Pluto TV.

Sky News TV Channel Screenshot

The UK-based Sky News is one of the best free internet TV channels for news junkies. You can watch it for free on the Sky News website and via the Sky News YouTube channel. You don’t need a cable package to tune in, and you can watch the YouTube feed from anywhere in the world.

Sky News does not impose any geographical restrictions. You can watch the TV channel online, no matter where in the world you are. However, the news here is mostly relevant to the UK.

fox sports live tv channel

FOX Sports is a unique internet TV channel that you can watch online for free.

However, it is not the same version of the TV channel that you’d receive via a cable subscription or from an app like Hulu or FuboTV. Although the majority of the schedule is the same as FOX Sports 1, it does not feature any live sports.

You can, however, still enjoy highlights reels, sports commentary and analysis shows, and other regular programming. This is great for catching up on games you’ve missed or knowing what happened when you don’t have the time to watch full games.

Fox Sports is also available on the free streaming app Tubi, which also features loads of other free shows and movies.

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