TNT Channel Without Cable: Best Streaming Services & Devices to Watch Online

As a viewer looking to stream TNT, I’m glad to know this popular Warner Bros Discovery cable network is widely accessible worldwide. Finding ways to watch TNT without a traditional cable subscription is easier than expected.

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How to Watch TNT Live Without Cable

Online streaming services are the only way to watch the TNT channel without cable or satellite. Nonetheless, due to its popularity, TNT is fairly easy to find.

TNT normally comes with the other primary “Turner channels.” These are CNN, TBS, Turner Classic Movies (TCM), Boomerang, and Cartoon Network (CN). Normally, if a service offers TNT, it also offers the others. That’s how it is with Hulu + Live TV and Sling TV. Services like Fubo, which doesn’t offer TNT, also don’t offer the other Turner channels.

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To stream TNT, you need three things:

1. An internet connection: if you are reading this, you already have this one covered.
2. A compatible streaming device: the major streaming services support almost all TVs and devices, so this shouldn’t be a problem.
3. A service that offers TNT: and that’s what we will talk about now!

Streaming Services with TNT

Streaming services offer convenient and cheap ways to watch TNT, but the Turner channels are not cheap for services to add to their channel lineups. As a result, only a handful offer TNT and its sister stations.

Sling TV

Sling TV is a great low-cost streaming service and the cheapest option to stream TNT. For just $40.00/month, you get 40+ channels with the Blue Plan, including CNN, TNT, TBS, and Cartoon Network. The channels are also available on the Orange (30+ channels) package and the combined Blue and Orange (45+ channels).

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TruTV is available for an extra $6/mo with the Entertainment Extra add-on. Turner Classic Movies is available for an extra $6/mo with the Hollywood Extra add-on. And Boomerang is available for $6/mo with the Kids Extra add-on. So, you can get all the Turner channels for just $58/mo.

The Sling Blue plan also provides the local NBC and Fox affiliates in most areas. Also, it has other top channels, including A&E, BBC America, MGM+ Drive-in, FS1, History, NFL Network, SyFy, and USA. You can go with Sling Orange for ESPN and Disney for $40.00/month, or get the combo package for $55.00/month.

Learn more about Sling TV:

• Sling TV Review
• Sling TV Packages
• Sling TV Local Channels
• Sling TV Devices.

You can also check out our guide to March Madness coverage and schedule.

DIRECTV STREAM

DIRECTV STREAM (formerly AT&T TV) offers a variety of packages, but its base plan (Entertainment) includes all of the Turner channels in its cluster of 75+ stations for $86.99/month. It also offers several other plans. The Choice Pack for $114.99/month comes with 105+ TV channels, including HBO MAX for the first year.

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One highlight of DIRECTV STREAM’s service is the ability to stream on unlimited TVs and devices simultaneously—excellent for large households. It also offers Unlimited DVR Storage, allowing you to save all your favorite shows.

For more information see our DIRECTV STREAM review.

Hulu + Live TV

Hulu + Live TV is very popular in the streaming world. It is a complete cable replacement service with 100+ channels, including all the Turner channels in its base plan for $82.99/month.

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Also included are a wide variety of local (ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC), entertainment (BET, FXM, SyFy), sports (ESPN, FS1), and family (Disney, Nick Jr) channels.

For more information about Hulu Live TV, see the following:

• Hulu + Live TV Review
• Hulu + Live TV Packages
• Hulu + Live TV Local Channels.

Other Ways to Get TNT

There are other ways to watch TNT:

• TNT App: This app features a slick but simple interface for watching TNT—both live and on-demand. You need a Hulu + Live TV or DIRECTV STREAM subscription to use it. (For some reason, Sling TV is not supported.) You can download it from Google, Apple, or Amazon App Store.
• Amazon Prime: Although it doesn’t provide TNT live streaming, you can get much TNT on-demand content.
• YouTube TV: Offers a good overall streaming service similar to Hulu + Live TV. The base plan costs $72.99/month and offers 100+ channels, including TNT.

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TVs and Mobile Devices for TNT

Just like you need a TV to watch live channels from a cable TV provider, you need some device to watch TNT via streaming services. Below, we have listed everyday streaming devices alongside the services they can support.

• Smart TVs and TV Devices: All the streaming services we’ve discussed support Samsung smart TVs from the past five years. Sling and Hulu support LG TVs and any TV with a built-in Android TV. Hulu also supports the VIZIO SmartCast TV. If you own an Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, or Roku, you can use them to watch the streaming services.
• Mobile Devices: All streaming services offer mobile device compatibility. Phones and Android or iOS tablets (iPhone, iPad) are covered. DIRECTV STREAM even supports the iPod Touch. Additionally, you can use your mobile devices with Chromecast to cast directly to your smart TV.
• Gaming Consoles: You can watch TNT content on your favorite gaming consoles. If you have a Nintendo, Xbox, or PlayStation device, you can stream using Hulu + Live TV. Sling TV also supports streaming via gaming consoles, but only on Xbox One. 

Wrapping Up

Regardless of which service you choose, watching TNT on a streaming service will save you money compared to a cable service. And with no contracts, you can always cancel anytime. You can get a Sling Orange or Blue Plan for $40.00/month, or go for the DIRECTV STREAM Entertainment Pack for $86.99/month.

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FAQs

Can I stream TNT for free?

No. You can get a free trial for a few days or a couple of weeks, but there is no legal long-term free source of TNT. You cannot pick it up with an antenna. Your cheapest option is Sling TV, which gets you TNT (and TBS) for $40.00/month. Your next cheapest is YouTube TV at $72.99/month.

What live sports air on TNT?

TNT airs a lot of sports, but not like it used to. Many contracts have been cut. For example, NASCAR no longer airs on the channel. It still offers good coverage of NBA (including the playoffs) and college basketball. It also airs some MLB games.

One area where TNT has recently expanded is its NHL coverage. Together with ESPN, it’s co-home to the Stanley Cup playoffs, and will show 62 exclusive games this season. Check out our Stanley Cup Playoff Schedule guide for more info on NHL championship channels.

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I am an Assistant Content Editor at Hotdog.com, combining my actuarial sciences degree with expertise in sports content and streaming services. I specialize in data analysis for major sports leagues and emerging streaming markets, particularly in Africa.

My quantitative approach and analytical skills enable me to provide insightful, data-driven content on sports streaming trends and scheduling, making me a key expert in understanding the global streaming landscape and its intersection with sports consumption.

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