15 Ways to Watch Univision Without Cable

Univision is a Spanish-language TV channel that you can watch on Smart TVs and streaming devices without cable.
DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, YouTube TV and Vidgo are the four live TV streaming services that carry Univision. Univision is a local broadcast channel so you can also watch the network for free with a TV antenna.

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Univision is a Spanish-language TV channel that you can watch on Smart TVs and streaming devices without cable. 

DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, YouTube TV and Vidgo are the four live TV streaming services that carry Univision. There are 14 plans that include Univision within these streaming services.

Univision is a local broadcast channel as well so you can also watch the network for free with a TV antenna.

All of these services work on most Smart TVs and popular streaming devices such as Roku and Chromecast.

You can jump down to the summary of how to watch Univision without cable, or read through all your options.

How to Watch Univision Without cable

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

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

You just need an Internet connection or data plan to get started. Once you pick a streaming service, you can sign up for a free trial. Not all streaming services give free trials, but many do.

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Download the app to your Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Google Chromecast or Apple TV. Samsung Smart TVs and Smart TVs from LG and Sony work with many of these services. You can also use a Xbox or PlayStation game console instead of a streaming device. 

You can stream TV networks on an iPhone, iPad, Android device, tablet or web browser. Every service offers a slightly different channel lineup. 

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.

DIRECTV STREAM

DIRECTV STREAM carries Univision in all five of its channel bundles.

Subscribers to the Óptimo Más channel package get over 75 TV channels total. More than 55 TV channels are in Spanish, and over 40 are in English. A subscription costs $74.99 per month. 

You can sign up for a 5-day free trial to any plan.

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

Univision is available in Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate and Premier bundles as well.

You get unlimited Cloud DVR for recordings, and 40,000 on-demand shows. You can watch TV on up to 20 screens at once. 

New customers can choose to get a free trial of 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. 

Fubo

Fubo (formerly FuboTV) offers Univision in its English and Latino bundles.

The Fubo Latino bundle has more than 47 channels. The Latino plan has beIN Sports, ESPN Deportes, Galavision, UniMás and 11 TUDNxrta sports networks. 

A subscription costs $24.99 for the first month, and $32.99 per month afterwards. You can sign up for a free 7-day trial

Subscribers get 250 hours of Cloud DVR. You can watch TV on two screens at once.

The Fubo Pro plan has more than 170 English and Spanish channels that resembles a traditional pay TV package. There is an on-demand library of movies and TV shows.

FuboTV works on Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Android TV and mobile devices. You should look over the channel lineup for your area before giving Fubo a try. There are no contracts or obligations. 

Vidgo

Vidgo includes Univision on all four of its TV plans. 

The cheapest plan is the Spanish Mas package. The bundle has more than 45 TV channels and 20 hours of Cloud DVR. A subscription costs $39.99 per month. 

The channel lineup includes Discovery Español, TUDN, and TyC Sports.

Subscribers can stream on up to three screens at once. Vidgo has more than 110 channels in the Plus package, which is aimed at providing coverage for live sports. Longhorn Network, ESPN, ESPN2, and SEC Network as part of the Plus package. A subscription to the Plus bundle is $69.99 per month.

Vidgo has apps on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV and Android TV devices such as Google Chromecast. You can look over the channel lineup and plans before deciding whether to sign up.

YouTube TV

YouTube TV has Univision in a couple of different plans. 

The Spanish plan costs $34.99 per month, and has more than 28 live Spanish-language channels. Antena 3, TyC Sports and Nat Geo Mundo are included in the channel lineup. 

The other option is to add the Spanish Plus bundle to a base subscription. 

A subscription to the base plan is $72.99 per month. The base plan has 128 TV channels such as Bravo, ESPN, TBS, truTV, and Big Ten Network.

The Spanish Plus bundle has more than 25 channels and costs $14.99 per month. You’ll get local NBC, FOX and ABC in many parts of the U.S. 

You can watch TV on three screens at once.

Subscribers get unlimited Cloud DVR. ACC Network, FS1, and ESPNews are all in the channel lineup. There are apps for Smart TVs, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV and Google TV. New customers can sign up for a free trial.

How to Watch Univision for Free with a TV Antenna

Using a TV antenna is the least expensive way to get a High Definition signal from local Univision, FOX, PBS, NBC, ABC and CBS stations for free.

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 NBC is available in your area. Local channels broadcast digital signals in 1080i or 720p, 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 so you can start watching your local NBC affiliate or station.

How to Watch Univision Without Cable FAQ

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

Where can I watch Univision?

FuboTV, DIRECTV STREAM, Vidgo and YouTube TV all carry Univision stations and local broadcast channels. You can watch Univision live on your TV, smartphone or tablet using any of these live TV streaming services. 

Is Univision on Peacock?

Univision is not on Peacock, but you can find Spanish-language programming and sports from Telemundo through a Peacock subscription. A subscription is $5.99 per month.

Peacock is part of NCBUniversal, so it only streams programming from NBC and other cable networks owned by the company.

Does Hulu have Univision?

Hulu does not have Univision. Hulu Live TV does not have Univision in its channel lineup and Hulu on-demand has no shows or movies from Univision. 

What streaming service has Univision and Telemundo?

You can get Univision and Telemundo through Fubo, DIRECTV STREAM and YouTube TV. All three streaming services offer a free trial. 

How do I stream Univision on my Smart TV?

You can sign up for DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, Hulu Live TV, Vidgo and YouTube TV.  

How do I watch Univision on Roku without cable?

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

DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Vidgo, and YouTube TV all carry the network within their channel lineups. But plans and pricing does vary among these TV streaming services. 

How to stream Univision live on Amazon Fire TV

Fire TV and Fire Stick owners can subscribe to DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, Hulu Live TV, Vidgo and YouTube TV.

How to watch Univision on Apple TV without cable

You can watch Univision on Apple TV and iOS devices with a TV streaming service. DIRECTV STREAM, FuboTV, Hulu Live TV, Vidgo, and YouTube TV all live stream the network live. 

Does Sling TV have Univision?

No. Sling TV does not have Univision. It carries dozens of cable TV channels, including sports, news and entertainment networks. 

Where can I watch Univision?

DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, YouTube TV and Vidgo are the four live TV streaming services that carry Univision as a live TV channel. 

DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, and YouTube TV all offer a free trial. But you do need to cancel before the trial ends if you do not want to be charged for service.

FuboTV Latino is the cheapest plan with Univision, and has coverage of popular Spanish-language TV channels without a cable subscription.

The Fubo Latino bundle has over 47 TV channels. The Latino plan has beIN Sports, Galavision, and UniMás. A subscription costs $24.99 for the first month, and $32.99 per month afterwards. You can sign up for a free 7-day trial. 

Subscribers get 250 hours of Cloud DVR. You can watch TV on two screens at once.

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Jim 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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