Watch Bravo TV Online: How to Stream Your Favorite Channel Without Cable

I needed a cable TV subscription for years to watch all of Bravo’s premium content. That’s no longer the case, and I can tell you exactly how to access Bravo’s programming without cable.

All you need is an internet connection and a streaming service that hosts Bravo. We’ll cover all you need to know to watch Bravo without a cable TV or satellite subscription. 

In a hurry? If you don’t have time to dive into the detail, any of these three streaming services will provide you with Bravo and a lot more, and cheaper than cable:

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IMPORTANT: Once you’ve installed your VPN and connected to a US server, you’ll still need to subscribe separately to access premium streaming services.

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How to Watch Bravo Without Cable

Bravo TV has quickly become renowned as the prime service for quality reality TV shows like The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Top Chef Amateurs, and Watch What Happens Live. Launched on December 8th, 1980, it is an American cable network owned by NBCUniversal Television.

When we say Bravo is a “cable network,” we mean it isn’t broadcast over the air (OTA) and so you must get it through a provider. At one time, that meant cable. Later, you could get it via satellite. But today, it is available from most streaming services. And for a lot less money.

Bravo is part of NBCUniversal. As a result, streaming services that offer it, normally also offer a good selection of other NBC channels.

In addition to other NBC channels, Bravo fans will likely be interested in other channels that produce the best reality TV. This includes E!, A&E, MTV, and VH1. It also includes the networks — especially Fox and NBC.

Streaming Services with Bravo

The streaming services that offer Bravo are an easy way to stream the content you’re after. There aren’t many, but here are a few places you can watch Bravo: 

FuboTV

Widely known for its vast collection of live sports channels, FuboTV is also a great general streaming service with over 130 channels. These include Bravo, a full slate of NBCUniversal channels, and the main reality TV sources.

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The one exception is A&E. In mid-2021, as a cost-cutting measure, FuboTV stopped carrying it as well as FYI Channel, History Channel, Lifetime, Lifetime Movie Network, and Vice. But this is a fairly minor exception given all of FuboTV’s other features.

See the following to learn more about FuboTV: 

• FuboTV Review
• FuboTV Packages
• FuboTV Local Channels
• FuboTV Devices.

DIRECTV STREAM for Bravo

DIRECTV STREAM (formerly AT&T TV) starts at $86.99/month and offers 75+ channels. This includes Bravo and all the other NBC Universal channels, except for Oxygen. To get Oxygen, you will need to upgrade to the Ultimate plan for $129.99/month. For that, you get 130+ channels including HBO MAX for a year.

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Although DIRECTV STREAM’s higher-tier plans are more expensive than other services, it offers a lot of flexibility. And for sports fans, it offers by far the best selection of regional sports networks (RSNs) in the industry.

Learn more about DIRECTV STREAM here:

• DIRECTV STREAM Review.

Sling TV for Bravo

Sling TV is the low-cost live TV streaming leader. The Sling Blue plan is just $40.00/month and offers over 40 channels including Bravo. It doesn’t include the related channels Oxygen, MTV, and VH1.

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You can get Oxygen and VH1 with the Lifestyle Extra add-on for $6/mo. MTV comes with the Entertainment Extra add-on for $6/mo. Additionally, these add-ons come with 10+ other channels each

See the following for more information:

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

Hulu + Live TV

Hulu + Live TV is the biggest live TV streaming service. It complements its industry-leading on-demand library with 85+ live TV channels including Bravo and all the related channels. It also comes with ESPN+ and Disney+.

Get Hulu + Live TV for $59.99 Monthly

For fans of Bravo, it’s hard to beat Hulu Live TV. It has a well-balanced channel selection that should please everyone in your household.

For more information on Hulu + Live TV, see these articles:

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

Other Ways to Get Bravo

There are a couple of other ways you can get Bravo:

• Peacock Premium: For $7.99/month, you can get access to a huge library of NBCUniversal channel shows, including Bravo, plus Universal Studios movies, as well as live events and sports and exclusive Peacock series. Subscribers can watch new episodes of their favorite Bravo current shows are available the next day after airing!
• Bravo app: Allows you to watch Bravo and other NBCUniversal shows live and has a great selection of on-demand shows. The catch is that you need a TV provider to live stream or watch full episodes. Any of the streaming services we highlighted above will work.
• YouTube TV: Includes Bravo in their package for $72.99/month along with 100+ other channels.
• Other On Demand: Many Bravo shows are available on-demand on services like Amazon Prime and Hulu.

TVs and Mobile Devices for Bravo

Just like you need a TV to watch cable, you need a TV or similar streaming device to watch Bravo through streaming services. However, unlike cable, most streaming services offer a diverse range of possible devices.

Hulu + Live TV, FuboTV, Sling TV, and DIRECTV STREAM all allow you to stream on the following devices:

• Amazon Fire TV
• Android mobile devices
• Apple TV
• Google Chromecast
• iOS devices (iPhone, iPad)
• Roku
• Samsung Smart TVs
• Web browsers.

Note that even if your TV isn’t directly supported, you can use it with either casting or HDMI connections.

All the services except DIRECTV STREAM also support Android TV compatible TVs and LG smart TVs. FuboTV supports Hisense smart TVs as well.

Though slightly more uncommon, all but DIRECTV STREAM support the Xbox One. Hulu + Live TV lets you stream on PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. And Sling TV supports the Oculus for the VR fans out there.

DIRECTV STREAM also offers its own streaming device, which makes the transition from cable easier. Your entire streaming system is in one place with one company to provide you with support.

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Wrapping Up

Streaming Bravo online is pretty simple these days. You don’t have to worry about the expenses racking up from keeping cable only to watch Bravo. And with easy-to-use and ever more powerful devices, you will have no trouble enjoying Bravo without cable. 

To get Bravo, you can sign up for any or all of the above streaming services. Most offer one or more of free trials, money-back guarantees, or low-cost introductions. And all of them can be canceled at any time.

So what are you waiting for? Sign up now.

• Hulu + Live TV
• FuboTV
• Sling TV
• DIRECTV STREAM.

FAQs

Are there any free ways to watch Bravo?

There are unfortunately no ways to watch Bravo for free. It isn’t a channel that you can catch over the air through an antenna. It is, however, possible to watch Bravo for free for a limited time period through the trials offered by Hulu + Live TV and FuboTV.

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I am a Senior Content Editor at Hotdog.com, specializing in sports streaming and regional programming issues. With a PhD in Atmospheric Physics from the Oregon Graduate Institute of Science and extensive experience in remote sensing technology, including early video streaming, I bring a unique technical perspective to the streaming industry.

My expertise in sports coverage, particularly for out-of-market games and regional sports networks, stems from years of hands-on experience as an early adopter of streaming services and my work addressing fans' viewing challenges. As a longtime cord-cutter and subscriber to multiple streaming platforms, I combine my technical knowledge with practical user experience, making me a leading expert in the field of sports streaming and entertainment technology.

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