How to Watch Live TV with Prime Video (Sports, News, and More)

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You've got the app. You've got the subscription. But what you might not know is that tucked inside your Prime Video menu is a portal to something more than just streaming movies and prestige TV. We're talking live TV on Prime Video. Yep, the kind that lets you catch breaking news in real time, check the score without spoilers, and binge a reality show marathon like it's 2012. Lucky you. It's time to learn how to watch live TV with Prime Video.

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It's all hiding in the "Live TV" section, a very underrated corner of the app that's honestly doing the most. Scroll through and you'll find live NFL games (hello, Thursday Night Football), UFC events, and even soccer matches from across the pond. But that's just the sports. News junkies, don't worry, you've got access to CNN Headlines, ABC News Live, CBS News 24/7, NBC News Now, and a few local channels thrown in depending on where you are. It's basically cable without... well, the cable.

And if your guilty pleasure is more on the "I definitely watched this after school" side of things, you're also covered. Prime Video's live channel lineup includes some delightfully niche content like a Saved by the Bell channel, a Dance Moms channel, and even Duck Dynasty if you're feeling especially chaotic. Think of it like channel-surfing through your comfort shows, but with no remote battle in sight.

The best part? You don't need anything extra. No cable login, no box, no antenna. Just head to the Live TV tab in your Prime Video app and start scrolling. It's weirdly satisfying. And if you're someone who cut the cord but still wants to keep tabs on a live sports season or the morning news, it's kind of perfect.

Oh, and cost-wise? Prime Video on its own is $8.99/month. But if you're already using Amazon Prime, you've got it included in the $14.99/month or $139/year membership. There are also discounted Prime memberships for people aged 18–24 or those who qualify for government assistance — which means you can stream and stay in the know, for way less than traditional TV.

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