8 Best Ways to Watch Telemundo Without Cable

Telemundo is a local broadcast Spanish-language channel that is available on four live TV streaming services.
You can watch Telemundo without cable on DIRECTV STREAM, fuboTV, Hulu Live TV and YouTube TV.

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Telemundo is a local broadcast Spanish-language channel that is available on four live TV streaming services. 

You can watch Telemundo without cable on:

There are three other ways to watch Telemundo through a TV antenna, the Telemundo app and website. Some live and on-demand Telemundo programming is also on Peacock.

Telemundo is a key channel for watching the Spanish-language simulcast of the FIFA World Cup and other major sporting events that broadcasts in English on FS1 and FOX.

You don’t need to sign up for an expensive cable subscription just to watch “La Casa de los Famosos”, “Pasion de Gavilanes” or “Top Chef VIP.”

This article explains how to watch Telemundo live on a Smart TV, Roku streaming devices, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV or Google Chromecast with Google TV.

How to Watch Telemundo without cable

There are a number of live TV streaming services similar to cable TV packages that carry Telemundo. 

These streaming platforms are used by cord-cutters to watch local broadcast channels and popular cable TV channels, including A&E, ESPN, ESPN Deportes and FS1. 

You just need an Internet connection or data plan to get started. Once you pick a streaming service, and sign up for a free trial, you can download the app to your Smart TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Google Chromecast or Apple TV. 

You can stream live TV on an iPhone, iPad, Android tablet or web browser.

With each of these services, you can cancel online and try a competing service whenever you want. 

Here’s a quick look at each of these services.

fubo

fubo (formerly fuboTV) has more than 152 channels in its Pro plan, and it’s a very close match to a cable TV or satellite service.

You can watch Telemundo in just about every market in the U.S. The Pro plan has Galavision, NBC Universo, UniMás and beIN Sports.

fubo has mainstream entertainment and sports channels. Big Ten Network, PAC-12 Network, ESPN and NFL Network will give you plenty of college and NFL football to watch.  

Paramount Network, USA Network and Hallmark Channel are a few of the entertainment networks. Subscribers get 1,000 hours of Cloud DVR. 

A subscription costs $74.99 per month. You can watch TV or on-demand content on 10 screens at once. 

fubo offers select sporting events and TV shows in 4K. There’s a huge on-demand library of movies and TV shows for when you don’t need live TV.

fubo works on Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV and Android TV. You should look over the channel lineup for your area before giving fubo a try. 

You can sign up for a 7-day free trial if you’re a new customer. There are no contracts or obligations. 

Hulu Live TV

Hulu Live TV carries over 75 TV channels, including A&E, CNN, ESPN, USA Network and Telemundo.  

You can watch Telemundo and other local channels on Hulu Live such as ABC, CBS and FOX. 

Bravo, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, and USA Network are among the entertainment channels on Hulu. CNN, MSNBC and FOX News are a few of the cable news networks. 

Hulu offers one main channel bundle for $69.99 per month and unlimited Cloud DVR storage. You will get unlimited access to Disney+, ESPN+ and Hulu’s streaming library. 

Hulu supports Roku, Fire TV and Fire Stick, XBox One and Xbox 360 consoles, and iOS and Android devices. You can watch TV or on-demand content on two screens at a time. 

If you want more Spanish-language channels, you can add the Español bundle for another $4.99 per month.

The Español bundle adds seven channels, including:

  • CNN en Español
  • Discovery en Español
  • Discovery Familia
  • ESPN Deportes
  • FOX Deportes
  • History Channel en Español
  • NBC Universo

Look over the channel lineup for Hulu before deciding whether you want to sign up. There is no longer a free trial.

DIRECTV STREAM

DIRECTV STREAM carries Telemundo in its Óptimo Más channel bundle.

Subscribers get over 75 live TV channels total with more than 55 in Spanish, and over 40 in English. 

You get ESPN, TNT, HGTV, and FS1 with local channels such as CBS, FOX and ABC. Spanish-language channels include CNN en Español, ESPN Deportes and FOX Deportes.

You get unlimited Cloud DVR for recordings, and 40,000 on-demand shows. You can watch live TV on up to 20 screens at once. A subscription costs $74.99 per month. 

New customers can choose to get a free trial of HBO Max, Showtime, STARZ, EPIX and Cinemax. The free trial for these premium channels lasts for three months if you keep your subscription. 

The regular rate for those four channels kicks in after the three-month free trial ends. You can watch DIRECTV STREAM on Smart TVs, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Google Chromecast with Google TV and Apple TV.

New customers can get the 5-day free trial without any obligations. Subscriptions run month to month. There are no contracts or obligations. 

YouTube TV

YouTube TV offers Telemundo, Univision and UniMás stations, local channels and NBC regional sports networks. 

For $64.99 per month, subscribers get more than 85 channels and unlimited Cloud DVR. Subscribers get local ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX stations. The channel lineup includes ESPN, Oxygen Network, USA Network, Comedy Central, FOX News, CNN, and Telemundo. 

You can watch TV or on-demand content on up to three screens at once. You can add on premium channels such as HBO Max to the base plan. 

Subscribers can use Smart TVs, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Roku and Chromecast. You can watch TV live on a PC with your subscription. You can get a free 7-day trial.

Watch Telemundo shows on Peacock

You can’t get Telemundo as a live TV channel on Peacock, but you can watch a number of shows from the network.

Peacock already shows a variety of live sports, including an English and Spanish-language simulcast of Sunday Night Football. There are Notre Dame Football games, Premier League, NASCAR, INDYCAR and WWE events. 

Peacock Premium subscribers have streamed the XXIV Winter Olympics live, and on-demand. Peacock also streamed Super Bowl LVI live.

Peacock has full seasons of “The Voice”, “Saturday Night Live”, and “Yellowstone,” New movies such as “Nope” and “Halloween Ends” are on the service.

A subscription to Peacock Premium Plus costs $9.99 per month. New customers can sign up for a free 7-day trial of Peacock Premium or Premium Plus.

Telemundo website and Telemundo app

Two other ways to watch Telemundo programming is through the Telemundo app and Telemundo website. 

You can use your subscription to YouTube TV, DIRECTV STREAM, fubo, and Hulu Live TV to activate the Telemundo app or Telemundo website. 

While testing out this option on a PC and the Telemundo app, I found that you don’t always get a live stream from a local Telemundo station. So these two options are better for watching on-demand TV shows.

Watch Telemundo Live for free with a TV Antenna

You can watch Telemundo for free without any kind of streaming service.

Using a TV antenna is the least expensive way to get a High Definition signal from local Telemundo, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC and PBS stations for free. UniMás, TeleXitos and Univision are free broadcast channels that are available with a TV antenna in many U.S. markets.

People living within 30 to 40 miles of local broadcast towers have an excellent shot at getting local broadcast channels with a quality TV antenna. 

You can use the free tool at AntennasDirect to see whether Telemundo is available in your area. Local channels broadcast digital signals in 1080i or 720p resolution, which is High Definition.

If you are new to TV antennas, here is a list of resources that I have written to get you started.

How to Watch Telemundo Without Cable FAQ

Here are questions readers often ask while searching for ways to stream Telemundo live without a TV provider.

What streaming service has Telemundo?

fubo, Hulu + Live TV, DIRECTV STREAM (Óptimo Más package) and YouTube TV all carry local Telemundo stations and other broadcast channels.  

Is Telemundo free without cable?

Yes. You can use a TV antenna to watch Telemundo and other local broadcast channels for free. Other over-the-air channels include PBS, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, UniMás, TeleXitos, Univision and the CW. 

How do I stream Telemundo on my Smart TV?

You can sign up for DIRECTV STREAM (Óptimo Más package), fubo, Hulu Live TV and YouTube TV.  

Smart TV users can try to get Telemundo for free by plugging in a TV antenna and scanning for over-the-air channels such as PBS, the CW, and ABC under settings.

How do I watch Telemundo on Roku without cable?

You can get Telemundo on Roku devices and Roku TVs by signing up for a live TV streaming service. 

DIRECTV STREAM (Óptimo Más package), fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV all carry Telemundo within their channel lineups. But plans and pricing does vary among these live TV services. 

Can I use the Telemundo app without cable?

Yes. You can use your DIRECTV STREAM (Óptimo Más package), fubo, Hulu Live TV, and YouTube TV subscription to activate the Telemundo app and watch live TV. 

How to stream Telemundo live on Amazon Fire TV

Fire TV and Fire Stick owners can subscribe to DIRECTV STREAM (Óptimo Más package), fubo, Hulu Live TV, YouTube TV and Sling TV to watch Telemundo without cable.

How to watch Telemundo on Apple TV without cable

You can watch Telemundo on Apple TV and iOS devices with a live TV streaming service. DIRECTV STREAM (Óptimo Más package), fubo, Hulu Live TV and YouTube TV all live stream Telemundo. 

Does Sling TV have Telemundo?

No. Sling TV currently does not carry Telemundo. You can find Telemundo on DIRECTV STREAM, fubo, Hulu Live TV and YouTube TV.

Can you watch Telemundo on Peacock?

You can watch some Telemundo shows on Peacock as a subscriber, but you won’t get a live Telemundo channel. Subscribers can watch live World Cup matches from Telemundo, and the Spanish simulcast of Sunday Night Football. 

What’s the best way to watch Telemundo without cable?

fubo will be the best bet for most people because it has coverage of popular cable TV channels, Spanish-language channels, and local channels without an add-on bundle.

The Pro plan has over 145 channels, including ESPN, FS1, NFL Network, Telemundo, Galavision, NBC Universo, UniMás and beIN Sports are included in the channel lineup.

You get 1,000 hours of Cloud DVR storage for recordings and an on-demand library of movies and TV shows. A subscription costs $74.99 per month. fubo works on Fire TV, Roku, Apple, on smartphones, tablets and PCs.

You can look over fubo’s channels or sign up for a free 7-day trial.

Note: This article was published on November 29, 2022, and has been updated.

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