How To Watch the Emmys Without Cable

TV fans tune into the Emmys to watch their favorite shows and actors get the recognition they deserve. You can't afford to miss this year's edition, so read on to find out how to watch the Emmys without cable!

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How to watch the Emmys online or over the air without cable

The Emmy Awards usually air in mid-September on a major network. The major networks take turns hosting the show, which means that each of ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC take over the Emmys broadcasts every four years.

The 2020 Emmys are coming up. So which network has the broadcast this year? To tune into the 2020 Emmys without cable, you'll turn to ABC.

In other words, if you want to know how to stream the Emmys live without cable, then you'll need to know how to stream ABC live without cable. Happily, there are multiple options, including some that aren't really “streaming” at all. Cord-cutters can tune in through streaming services or with an antenna, PC TV tuner or OTA DVR.

Skinny bundle providers make it possible to watch stars walk the red carpet on a television connected to a streaming device, a mobile device with a streaming app or a computer with an internet connection. If these sorts of services are new to you, then you can read more about skinny bundles here on Cordcutting.com. If you've already got the gist, then let's move on to our list! Here are all of the ways to watch the Emmys without cable, including streaming and over-the-air options.

Hulu started as a video on demand service, but their live-streaming TV service has been very successful, too. Hulu + Live TV offers a great selection of top-notch TV networks, and fans of the Emmys will be pleased to see that the service currently offers a live stream of the nearest ABC affiliate to customers in most markets. For more on Hulu and Hulu + Live TV, read our full review of Hulu.

AT&T TV Now

AT&T TV Now is the live TV streaming service owned by AT&T. You may know it by its old name, DirecTV Now. AT&T TV Now has changed its name, but not its purpose: The goal here is still to bring affordable live TV to cord cutters over the internet. AT&T TV Now's channel selection includes a stream of ABC and, therefore, a live stream of the Emmys.

YouTube TV

Not to be confused with regular old YouTube and its user-generated content, YouTube TV is a live TV streaming service backed by tech giant Google. It's a strong option for live TV streaming, and Emmys fans will be happy to see that ABC is among the channels that the service offers.

Free over-the-air TV

The fact that the Emmys air on one of the four major networks every year is great news for cord cutters. That's because the four major networks are all broadcast stations. Also called “terrestrial” or “over-the-air” stations, these sorts of TV channels broadcast on radio frequencies and can be picked up — for free — by TV antennas. That means that you can buy an antenna appropriate for your area and pick up a signal from your nearest station in order to watch the Emmys. Remember: In 2020, the one that you're looking for ABC!

You may also be able to stream network TV with an OTA DVR such as Tablo and the Tablo app or the Plex media server application. An antenna, PC TV tuner and computer can also work.  Streaming services and skinny bundles do not require an antenna or any additional hardware.

Can I watch the Emmys on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, and Chromecast?

A streaming platform like Roku or Fire TV is a cord cutter's best friend. But can you use such devices to watch the Emmys? The short answer is: Yes!

If you're a Roku user, you'll have lots of options. Roku channels are available for Hulu, AT&T TV Now, and YouTube TV.

Hulu, AT&T TV Now, and YouTube TV work well on Amazon's Fire TV platform, too.

As for Apple TV, its fans can check out Hulu, AT&T TV Now, and YouTube TV.

Hulu and YouTube TV work on Android TV.

Chomecast is an option, thanks to compatible apps from Hulu, AT&T TV Now, and YouTube TV.

Want to go mobile while you watch the Emmys? No problem: Hulu, AT&T TV Now, and YouTube TV each have apps for both iOS and Android mobile devices. Hulu, AT&T TV Now, and YouTube TV have in-browser apps, too, which means that you can always stream the Emmys online on your PC or Mac.

Hulu and YouTube TV work on Xbox One, too. PlayStation 4 fans should turn to Hulu.