How to Watch Hallmark Channel Without Cable

Philo, fuboTV, frndly TV, DIRECTV STREAM, Sling TV, and YouTube TV all stream Hallmark Channel and its sister networks in their channel lineups. But Peacock is now the cheapest way to watch these channels live without cable.

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You can watch Hallmark Channel streaming without cable on seven different live TV streaming services. 

frndly TV, Peacock, Philo, Hulu Live TV, Sling TV, Fubo, DIRECTV STREAM, and YouTube TV all stream Hallmark Channel live without a cable or satellite subscription. 

Hallmark Channel has been a premium cable network since 2001, known for hits like “When Calls the Heart,” “The Way Home,” and “Ride.” Most of these services let you watch Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Drama, and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.

How Can I Watch Hallmark Channel?

Live TV services that carry Hallmark Channel usually include its sister networks, Hallmark Drama and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. All services listed below carry Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, and Hallmark Drama.

ServiceFree TrialMonthly PriceKey Channels
PeacockNo$5.99Shows from NBC, Bravo, and Telemundo
PhiloYes$28A&E, BET, Discovery, BBC America, History, Game Show Network, HGTV, MTV, TLC, AMC, Paramount Network
FuboYes$79.99A&E, Bravo, HGTV, Travel Channel, National Geographic, Oxygen Network, Paramount Network, Food Network, Fox News, Lifetime Movies
Hulu Live TVYes$76.99ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Disney+, ESPN+
frndly TVYes$7.99A&E, History, The Weather Channel
DIRECTV STREAMYes$79.99ESPN, Fox News, Nickelodeon, HGTV
Sling TVNo$46Comedy Central, ESPN, AMC, Disney Channel, NFL Network, HGTV, Food Network
YouTube TVYes$72.99CNN, ESPN, Oxygen Network, USA Network, Comedy Central, FOX News, Telemundo
Now TV for Xfinity Internet CustomersNo$20NBC, Bravo, Universal, History, AMC, BBC News, NBC News Now, Food Network, Discovery, IFC

Philo, fuboTV, frndly TV, DIRECTV STREAM, Sling TV, and YouTube TV all stream Hallmark Channel and its sister networks in their channel lineups. But Peacock is now the cheapest way to watch these channels live without cable.

All you need is an internet connection to get started. Once you pick a streaming service and sign up for a plan, you can start streaming Hallmark Channel on a Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, or Chromecast. Smart TVs from Samsung, Sony, and LG support these services. You can watch TV on your iPhone or iPad as well. Just make sure your iOS software is updated.

There are a few advantages to using a live TV streaming service instead of cable or satellite. You can easily cancel your subscription online if you don’t want it anymore.

No more dealing with customer service reps on the phone. No more contracts. Some cord-cutters even jump from one streaming platform to another just so they can have a certain set of channels when a new season of a favorite show comes on the air.

Subscribers to these services can also activate the Hallmark Channel app to watch live TV shows or on-demand programs. Xfinity internet customers can also stream Hallmark Channel live.

Most of these live TV streaming services have a free trial, so you can see if it’s a good fit for you without having to pay anything.

Peacock

A Peacock subscription is an affordable way to live stream all three Hallmark Channels. The Premium plan costs $5.99 per month. In October 2022, Peacock struck a deal with Hallmark Media to stream live and on-demand programming from Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, and Hallmark Drama.

You can use the dedicated Hallmark hub within Peacock to find all the shows and latest holiday movies from the various Hallmark channels. So, you can easily find the annual Countdown to Christmas once it kicks off. New shows on NBC such as “Law & Order” and “Top Chef VIP” are on Peacock along with originals such as “Mrs. Davis.”

For sports fans, Peacock has live Sunday Night Football, Notre Dame Football, Premier League, NASCAR, INDYCAR, and WWE events. Some of this programming comes from NBC Sports.  

If you are a Premium Plus subscriber at $11.99 per month, you can get a local live NBC station as well as commercial-free access to on-demand shows and movies.  

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PLANPRICECHANNELS
Premium$5.99/mo.On-demand
Premium Plus$11.99/mo.NBC live & on-demand
Device support: Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, LG Smart TV, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Samsung TV, Hisense VIDA, VIZIO Smart TV, Xfinity Flex.

Philo

Philo specializes in sought-after entertainment channels once exclusive to cable TV. 

Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Drama, and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries are included in the channel lineup. A&E, BET, Discovery, BBC America, Great American Family, History Channel, Game Show Network, HGTV, MTV, TLC, AMC, and Paramount Network are part of a Philo subscription.

Subscribers get unlimited Cloud DVR. So you can record a whole season of a show with one click of your remote. In addition to the slate of live TV channels, new subscribers also get AMC+, which carries movies and series from AMC+, Sundance Now, and Shudder.

Philo doesn’t carry any sports channels or local channels. And that’s why the company can keep its monthly price so low. A subscription costs $28 per month.

You can watch live TV through your Philo app on a Roku, Amazon Fire TV Stick, Google Chromecast, or Apple TV. Philo has apps for iPhones and iPads. Philo supports activating more than 40 apps. So if you wanted to catch up on a favorite show on your AMC app, now you can. I’ve been subscribing to Philo since 2017 and remain very happy with the service.

Check out the channel selection or sign up for a free 7-day trial. You can easily cancel online if Philo isn’t for you.

Philo Channels
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PLANPRICECHANNELS
Philo$28/month72
Device support: Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Chromecast with Google TV along with Smart TVs by Samsung, and Sony Bravia.

fubo

fubo (formerly fuboTV) has all three Hallmark networks in its entry-level Pro channel bundle. Don’t be fooled into thinking that fuboTV is only about college football, NASCAR, and ESPN. 

This live TV streaming platform aims to be an overall replacement for a cable TV or satellite provider. Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Drama, and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries are included.

The fubo Pro bundle has 181 channels total. A&E, Bravo, HGTV, Travel Channel, National Geographic, Oxygen Network, Paramount Network, Food Network, Fox News, Lifetime Movies, and Fox News make up its diverse channel lineup. 

Subscribers get local ABC, NBC, and FOX stations along with regional sports networks from Bally Sports and NBC Sports. fubo includes unlimited Cloud DVR and features entertainment and select sports in 4K picture resolution.

A subscription costs $79.99 per month. A regional sports fee of $11.99 to $14.99 per month is included. fubo carries Hallmark channels within fubo’s two other plans. 

The Elite plan is $89.99 per month and has 65 more sports, news, and entertainment channels. The Premier plan has 264 channels, including Paramount Plus with Showtime, for $99.99 per month.

fuboTV works on Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, Smart TVs, and Google Chromecast with Google TV. Check out what local channels fuboTV has before signing up for a free 7-day trial.

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PLANPRICECHANNELS
Pro$79.99/month188
Elite $89.99/month255
Premier$99.99/month264 w/ Paramount+ with Showtime
Device support: Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast with Google TV, Xbox One, along with Smart TVs by Hisense, Samsung, LG, Sony Bravia and VIZIO SmartCast TV. Android, iPhones and iPads with current iOS.

Hulu Live TV

Hulu Live TV has over 90 live TV channels, including Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. Hulu Live TV has only one plan. You can watch live TV on up to two screens at once.

Hulu with Live TV comes with unlimited DVR storage so you can record sports, news, movies, or whatever else you want. 

Hulu carries local ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC across the U.S. A subscription costs $76.99 per month and now includes ad-supported subscriptions to Disney+ and ESPN+. With a Hulu Live TV subscription, you can also activate the Hallmark app on your Smart TV or streaming device.

Hulu Live TV currently offers a 3-day free trial for live TV to new and returning customers.

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PLANPRICECHANNELS
Hulu (With Ads) + Live TV, Disney+ (With Ads) and ESPN+ (With Ads)$76.99/month90+
Hulu (No Ads) + Live TV, Disney+ (No Ads) and ESPN+ (With Ads)$89.99/month90+
Device support: Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Chromecast with Google TV along with Smart TVs by Samsung, VIZIO SmartCast, Sony Bravia, PlayStation, XBox, Xfinity Flex and Xumo TV.

Frndly

frndly TV is an affordable option for watching popular TV networks without cable. frndly carries more than 40 live TV channels, including A&E, History, and The Weather Channel. All three Hallmark Channels are included in the three plans that frndly offers.

The streaming service has a basic plan that is $7.99 per month. The basic plan streams live TV in Standard Definition and allows you to watch TV on one screen at a time. 

For HD picture quality, you can subscribe to the Classic plan for $9.99 per month. Subscribers to the Classic plan get unlimited Cloud DVR for recordings. You can watch live TV on two screens at once and keep recordings for three months. The Premium plan costs $11.99 per month. Subscribers can watch live TV on up to four screens at once and keep recordings for 9 months. You can sign up for a free 7-day trial.

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PLANPRICECHANNELS
Basic$7.99/month50 (SD Resolution)
Classic$9.99/month50 (HD Resolution)
Premium$11.99/month50 (HD Resolution) &
Device support: AirTV Mini, Amazon Echo Show, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast along with Smart TVs from LG, Samsung, Sony Bravia and VIZIO SmartCast.

DIRECTV STREAM

DIRECTV STREAM has all three Hallmark channels that you can watch from home or on the go using a smartphone or tablet. 

The Entertainment plan has 75+ channels for $79.99 per month. ESPN, Fox News, Nickelodeon, and HGTV are included in the channel lineup. A subscription requires no contract. You get unlimited Cloud DVR and 40,000 on-demand movies and shows.

DIRECTV STREAM has a free 5-day trial. 

The Ultimate package has more than 140 channels, including locals, and sports channels such as NHL Network. The Ultimate package is $119.99 per month. The Premier Package has over 150 channels, including premium channels such as HBO, Cinemax, and Showtime. A subscription is $164.99 per month.

DIRECTV STREAM works on Roku, Android TV, Fire TV devices, Apple TV, and smartphones and tablets. You can look over the different channel lineups before deciding whether to sign up.

directv stream local channels
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PLANPRICECHANNELS
Entertainment$79.99/month75+
Choice$108.99/month105+
Ultimate$119.99/month140+
Premier$164.99/month150+
Device support: Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Chromecast with Google TV along with Smart TVs by Samsung, Sony Bravia

Sling TV

Sling TV carries all three Hallmark networks in the Lifestyle Extra bundle. It includes Hallmark Drama, Hallmark Channel, and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. 

At $46 per month, Sling TV is a budget option for replacing your cable subscription.

Sling TV has two main channel bundles called Sling Orange and Sling Blue. You can subscribe to either the Orange or Blue bundle for $40 per month. 

But you’ll need to subscribe to an add-on channel bundle called Lifestyle Extra for all the Hallmark networks. It costs another $6 per month.

Sling Orange has Comedy Central, ESPN, AMC, and Disney Channel. Adding Lifestyle Extra adds 10 channels under the Orange plan. Sling Blue has NFL Network, HGTV, and Food Network. Lifestyle Extra with the Blue bundle adds 10 more channels. You will have 56 channels total. Sling Blue is probably the better deal for most people. But you can look over the Sling TV channel lineup before deciding.

You can start watching with a Roku, Fire TV, Smart TVs, Google Chromecast, and smartphones. You can check the latest offer Sling TV is making to new and returning customers.

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PLANPRICECHANNELS
Orange$40/month32
Blue$40/month41 (Locals included)
Orange + Blue$55/month88
Device support: AirTV Mini, Amazon Echo Show, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast along with Smart TVs from LG, Samsung, Sony Bravia and VIZIO SmartCast.

YouTube TV

YouTube TV includes Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, and Hallmark Drama in its channel lineup. The base plan has about 128 channels, including local channels and unlimited Cloud DVR for $72.99 per month. The channel lineup includes CNN, ESPN, Oxygen Network, USA Network, Comedy Central, FOX News, CNN, and Telemundo.

Subscribers can watch live TV on three screens at once. YouTube TV works on Smart TVs, Roku, Amazon Fire TV Sticks, and Apple TV. You can stream on Android and iOS devices. You can sign up for a free 7-day trial.

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PLANPRICECHANNELS
YouTube TV$72.99/month128
Device support: Android TV, Google TV, Smart TVs by Samsung, LG, VIZIO, Hisense, Sharp and Sony; Chromecast, Google TV, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Xbox, PlayStation and Google Nest Hub; Android and iOS devices.

Now TV for Xfinity Internet Customers

Xfinity internet customers can stream Hallmark Channel live through the Now TV and Peacock Premium bundle for just $20 per month. This package includes a selection of films and TV shows from Universal, NBC, Bravo, Hallmark, History, and AMC, along with 24/7 live channels like BBC News, NBC News Now, Food Network, Discovery, and IFC. The bundle covers news, entertainment, sports, and on-demand content, making it a comprehensive choice for cord-cutters.

The bundle also offers 20 hours of cloud DVR and allows streaming on three concurrent screens. With no additional requirements beyond an Xfinity internet subscription, this bundle is a steal for those looking to maximize their entertainment options.

PLANPRICECHANNELS
NOW TV$20/month40+ live TV channels
Device support: Xfinity Stream app on Xfinity Flex, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, and Chromecast with Google TV along with Smart TVs by Samsung, VIZIO SmartCast, Sony Bravia, PlayStation, XBox, and Xumo TV.

How to Watch Hallmark Channel FAQs

These are questions readers ask when searching for ways to watch Hallmark Channel without a TV provider.

How many Hallmark Channels are there?

Hallmark Media (formerly known as Crown Media Holdings) operates three cable networks: Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, and Hallmark Drama. 

The company also has a subscription streaming service called Hallmark Movies Now and a free, ad-supported streaming TV channel called Hallmark Movies & More, available on services like Pluto TV.

Is Hallmark Channel free on Amazon Prime?

An Amazon Prime subscription will not get you access to the trio of live Hallmark Channels available on cable TV and satellite providers. But you can subscribe to Hallmark Movies Now and watch movies through Prime Video.

Can a digital TV antenna get the Hallmark Channel?

No, the Hallmark Channel and its sister networks do not broadcast over-the-air. But these networks are not just on cable or satellite. Many live TV streaming services currently carry Hallmark Channel, including DIRECTV STREAM, frndly TV, fuboTV, Peacock, Philo, Sling TV, and YouTube TV. 

TV antennas only carry broadcast networks such as ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, and PBS.

What’s the best way to watch Hallmark Channel without cable?

Peacock is the cheapest way to watch Hallmark Channel and its sibling networks without cable or satellite TV. A subscription costs $5.99 per month and runs month to month. 

Philo lets you watch Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Drama, and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries along with other cable TV channels such as HGTV and Paramount Network. If you’re a fan of all three channels, try Philo free for a week. A subscription costs $28 per month.

Jim Kimble is a seasoned industry expert with over two decades of journalism experience. He has been at the forefront of the cord-cutting movement since 2016, testing and writing about TV-related products and services. He founded The Cord Cutting Report in 2016, and serves as the editor.

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2 thoughts on “How to Watch Hallmark Channel Without Cable”

  1. I looked into it, thinking I could that instead of Sling. No. It has very limited, older, what they pick content. Hallmark is not affliated with Now. Its not for same content as what’s on cable. And Sling is now,$25 + $5 for Lifestyle pkg. So these guys are heading same direction as cable…..not good for consumer.

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