16 Ways to Watch Magnolia Network Without Cable in 2023

You can watch Magnolia Network on 9 streaming services. 

DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, Hulu Live TV, Philo, Sling TV, Vidgo and YouTube TV all carry the Magnolia Network as a live TV channel. You don’t need a cable or satellite subscription. 

There are 14 plans that carry Magnolia Network within those seven live TV streaming services. Magnolia Network shows are now available on two other streaming services, Discovery+ and Max.

Subscribers to live streaming services, cable or satellite can watch Magnolia Network shows on its website. But you need a TV subscription to unlock episodes.

Magnolia Network (formerly DIY Network) is owned by Chip and Joanna Gaines, along with Warner Bros. Discovery. The couple gained popularity through the popular HGTV show Fixer Upper.

Magnolia Network has a roster of popular shows such as Beachfront Bargain Hunt Renovation, Barnwood Builders, Magnolia Table, Fixer Upper: Welcome Home and Maine Cabin Masters. Fans of home renovation and construction can find original series curated by the Gaines as well. 

Only Philo, Fubo, DIRECTV STREAM and YouTube TV carry free trials of their streaming service. Philo is the cheapest subscription at $25 per month. You can get a free 7-day trial, and cancel online if you don’t like the service.

How to Watch Magnolia Network Without Cable

Cord-cutters and so-called “cord-shavers” have a number of options to watch cable TV channels.

There is a new age of TV underway, and you don’t need a cable TV or satellite provider to watch Magnolia Network. 

Instead you can get an affordable Internet connection, and live stream your TV channels.

Live TV streaming services are widely available on Smart TVs, Roku, Apple TV or Amazon Fire TV. You can watch TV on a tablet, iPad or iPhone. 

All of these streaming services carry Magnolia Network and a number of other popular cable networks such as HGTV, Science Channel and TLC. In most of the subscriptions, you do not need an add-on channel bundle. 

Some of these streaming services offer local channels such as ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX. But you should expect to pay more if you want them in your channel lineup. 

You just need to pick a live streaming service with the channel lineup that you want. Magnolia Network is currently available through Philo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, YouTube TV and Vidgo.

Philo

Philo offers more than 70 TV channels for $25 per month, making it the cheapest way to watch Magnolia Network as a live channel. 

Philo has one plan that includes A&E, AMC, BBC America, Hallmark Channel, History, MTV, and Paramount Network.

New customers can get a 7-day free trial. Subscribers get unlimited Cloud DVR, and a large library of on-demand content from TV networks.

You can use Philo on Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV Stick and Android TV devices such as Google Chromecast.

From a web browser, you can watch Philo on Mac computers, and PCs. There is widespread support for mobile devices including iPhones and iPads (with current iOS), and Android smartphones.

You can try out Philo free for a week by signing up in under a minute using your smartphone number.

Sling TV

Sling TV has Magnolia Network in its Lifestyle Extra add-on bundle. 

The Lifestyle Extra bundle can be added to the Sling Blue, Sling Orange, or the Orange + Blue package. 

Lifestyle Extra costs an extra $6 per month with any plan. The add-on bundle has about 9 to 10 channels including Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Drama, Lifetime Movie Network, fyi, Cooking, Oxygen True Crime, VH1 and WE TV.

The Sling Blue plan has 41 channels, including Bravo, Cartoon Network, NFL Network, MSNBC, Lifetime, SyFy, TBS and FS1.  A subscription is $40 per month. 

Sling Orange has about 31 channels including ESPN, and entertainment networks like Food Network, TBS, AMC and Travel Channel. A subscription is $40 per month. 

Subscribers can get half off their first month of service. All plans get 50 hours of Cloud DVR storage.  

Sling TV works on just about any streaming device and a number of Smart TVs. 

Roku, Firestick, Chromecast and Apple TV all support the Sling TV app. There are Sling apps on Smart TVs from LG, Samsung, Sony and Vizio.

Gamers can watch TV on Xbox. The Sling app is supported by Samsung Smart TVs and Smart TVs operating on Android TV or Google TV. Sling TV supports mobile apps for iOS and Android.

You can look over the latest Sling TV promotion for discounts or deals.

Hulu Live TV

Hulu Live TV carries Magnolia Network, and a number of popular cable and local channels.

Subscribers get over 75 popular TV channels like HGTV, CNN, Fox News, ESPN, National Geographic, Nat Geo Wild, Travel Channel and USA Network. Hulu has one TV plan with History Channel.

Hulu Live TV costs $76.99 per month, and now includes Disney+ and ESPN+. You can stream TV channels on up to two devices at once. Subscribers get 50 hours of Cloud DVR.

Local NBC, ABC and FOX stations and regional sports channels are available in most of the U.S.

You can quickly look over the channel lineup in your area.

Another big perk with a Hulu with Live TV is the big library of on-demand content. You’ll get unlimited access to TV shows, movies and originals on Disney+, ESPN+ and Hulu on-demand.

Hulu with Live TV works on Apple TV, Roku, XBox One, Amazon Fire TV, Fire Stick and Chromecast.

Fubo

Fubo (formerly fuboTV) pulls together live local ABC, NBC and FOX stations, alongside regional sports channels, entertainment and news.

The Pro plan has 170 channels, including ESPN, NBA TV, CNBC and key sports networks such as ACC Network, Big Ten Network, SEC Network, NFL Network, NBC Sports and Golf Channel. 

AMC, HGTV, Food Network, Freeform, History, Food Network, and Comedy Central are some of the entertainment channels. A subscription costs $74.99 per month. 

You can sign up for a free 7-day trial of any Fubo plan.

fubo started out as a sports-first platform, but has grown into a full-blown replacement for cable TV. It is the only streaming service that has been airing select sporting events live in 4K.

The Elite plan is $84.99 per month, and has 65 more sports, news and entertainment channels. The Ultimate plan has 231 channels, including Showtime and NFL RedZone, for $99.99 per month.

Subscribers get 1,000 hours of Cloud DVR, and you can activate a few dozen TV Everywhere apps.

fuboTV works on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV and Android TV devices. There’s a mobile app for iOS and Android. You can also watch TV on a PC or smartphone. 

Every plan includes a regional sports fee for its delivery of regional Bally Sports, NESN, ROOT Sports and others.

DIRECTV STREAM

DIRECTV STREAM (formerly AT&T TV) has Magnolia Network in its Ultimate or Premier channel bundle.

You can sign up for a free 5-day trial and watch Magnolia Network without having to pay.

The Ultimate package has more than 140 channels, including local channels, sports and entertainment channels. The Ultimate package is $109.99 per month.

A&E, CNN, Nickelodeon, ESPN, USA Network and local channels such as NBC and FOX are included. You get unlimited Cloud DVR and 40,000 on-demand movies and shows.

There are 40 regional sports channels, including Bally Sports networks, NBC Sports and Marquee Sports Network. 

The Premier Package has over 150 channels, including premium channels such as Max, Cinemax and Showtime. A subscription to Premier is $154.99 per month.

There are no contracts. You can subscribe month to month and cancel whenever you want.

DIRECTV STREAM works on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV and Smart TVs running on Android TV and Google TV.

YouTube TV

YouTube TV has 128 channels for $72.99 per month.

YouTube TV only has one way to watch Magnolia Network through its base plan.

The YouTube TV base plan carries other key sports channels for fans such as TNT, TBS, SEC Network, ACC Network, FS1, FS2, NFL Network, and MLB Network. YouTube TV carries regional NBC Sports networks across the U.S., but is missing others such as Bally Sports and YES Network.

You’ll be able to watch CNN, Golf Channel and FX. Unlimited Cloud DVR is included with a subscription. And you can create up to 6 profiles for a household per account.

The service works with Chromecast, Roku, Fire TV, Chromecast with Google TV, NVIDIA Shield TV, and Apple TV. You can get a free trial and look over the latest promotion YouTube TV is offering.

Vidgo

Vidgo lets you live stream Magnolia Network on three different plans. 

The Vidgo Plus plan is $69.99 per month, and comes with 110 channels, including A&E, History, ESPN, and FX. Subscribers get local FOX and ABC affiliates in some markets.  

The Premium package adds 40 more TV channels, and costs $84.99 per month. The Ultimate plan has more than 200 TV channels. It adds 45 Spanish-language channels.

Vidgo’s mobile app lets you take part in ‘watch parties’ for TV shows and sporting events.

Subscribers can stream on up to three devices or screens at once. Vidgo has apps on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV devices and Google Chromecast.

Vidgo has the History channel and more than 100 TV channels. 

Subscribers can stream on up to three devices at once. Vidgo has apps on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV and Android TV devices such as Google Chromecast.

You look over the channel lineup before deciding whether to sign up.

MAX with Discovery+

Max is the new streaming iteration from Warner Bros. Discovery that weaves HBO and Discovery+ into a single streaming service. It replaced HBO Max.

Max pulls together a number of media brands under WarnerMedia, including HBO, DC Entertainment, CNN, Magnolia Network, TLC, Food Network, and Animal Planet. 

Max doesn’t have live TV channels, but if you’re a fan of HBO and shows from the above mentioned channels, then the streaming service might be worth a try. 

The Max Ad-Lite plan is $9.99 per month, and gives you two simultaneous streams. The Ad-Free plan is $15.99 per month, and the Ultimate Ad-Free Plan has up to 4K resolution and four 

You can sign up for a Max subscription. If you are an Amazon Prime subscriber, you can get a free trial of Max. 

Discovery+

Discovery+ still has a standalone streaming service for $4.99 per month. But the service does not carry a live TV feed of Magnolia Network or its latest episodes of new shows.

Discovery+ has full seasons of shows from: Animal Planet, HGTV, Food Network, TLC, and Discovery ID.

There are many original Discovery+ shows, including House Hunters: Comedians on Couches Unfiltered, Gold Rush: Freddy Dodge’s Mine Rescue, and Mysterious Planet.

If you’re looking for full seasons of your favorite show, then Discovery+ offers a lot to watch at a much lower price than a cable subscription. There are no contracts or commitments with Discovery+.

You can sign up for a free 7-day trial and cancel online if the service isn’t for you.

How to Watch Magnolia Network FAQs

These are questions readers ask when researching ways to watch Magnolia Network without a TV provider. 

Did Magnolia buy DIY Network?

Magnolia Network replaced DIY Network. Chip and Joanna Gaines have part ownership of Magnolia Network along with Warner Bros. Discovery. The company officially announced the new venture with the couple in April 2019.

What streaming service has HGTV and Magnolia Network?

There are seven streaming services that carry HGTV and Magnolia Network. You can subscribe to DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, Hulu Live TV, Philo, Sling TV (with Lifestyle Extra add-on), Vidgo or YouTube TV.

Philo is the cheapest option at $25 per month, and includes a 7-day free trial. 

Is Magnolia Network on Hulu?

Magnolia Network is included with Hulu Live TV, which has more than 75 TV channels, and ad-supported subscriptions to Disney+ and ESPN+. 

Can I watch Magnolia Network for free?

DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, Philo, and YouTube TV all carry the Magnolia Network in their live TV channel lineup. Each streaming service gives you a free trial to watch a favorite Magnolia Network show on TV.

If you cancel before the free trial ends, then you won’t be charged. 

There is no long term way to watch Magnolia Network for free. You need either a cable provider or a live TV streaming service to watch your favorite Magnolia Network show.

Is Magnolia Network on Amazon Prime?

The cable network Magnolia Network is not available on Amazon Prime. However, Amazon Prime subscribers can sign up for Max or Discovery+ through Amazon Channels. 

Where can I watch the Magnolia Network?

DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, Hulu Live TV, Philo, Sling TV, Vidgo and YouTube TV are the seven live TV streaming services that carry Magnolia Network as a live TV channel. But remember, you can watch Magnolia Network shows on Max, and Discovery+. 

Philo is the cheapest way to watch Magnolia Network live without cable for $25 per month. Subscribers get more than 70 channels and unlimited Cloud DVR. You just need an Internet connection and a Fire TV, Apple TV or Roku. Philo has a free 7-day trial.

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