How to Watch TNT Without Cable: Sports, Suspense & Star-Powered Stories

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TNT is one of the most popular TV channels in the country, beaming straight into tens of millions of homes. While the network has become especially popular for its sports broadcasts (including the NHL, golf, college basketball, soccer, tennis, college football, NASCAR, and professional wrestling), it's also stocked full of popular movies and TV shows. Whether you're most interested in live TNT sports or settling in for a flick, you'll need TNT as part of your entertainment offerings. Here's how to watch TNT without cable and get 24/7 access.

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The TNT sports lineup is an especially impressive one, encompassing a wide array of games across both college and professional levels, including but not limited to: the NCAA Men's March Madness preliminary rounds and Final Four games, The Match golf challenges, dozens upon dozens of NHL games, U.S. soccer, college football games, the French Open tennis tournament, and the NASCAR Cup Series. It's also the home of AEW Collision, a live pro wrestling broadcast that airs every Saturday night and features in-ring talent like Adam Cole, Bobby Lashley, Chris Jericho, Mercedes Mone, Kenny Omega, and many others.

Beyond live sports, TNT also holds the broadcast rights to a number of popular TV shows, such as Cold Case, Charmed, Supernatural, NCIS: New Orleans, and Peacemaker. Its movie lineup includes both box office hits and critically acclaimed titles, like Barbie, A Few Good Men, Dune, Captain Marvel, Joker, Superman, Tomb Raider, The Suicide Squad, and Two Week's Notice. 

So whether you're in the mood for a superhero film or live hockey or a police procedural, it's all on TNT. Here are all the ways you can get instant access to the channel, delivered right to your favorite screen, without cable.

How to Watch TNT on Hulu + Live TV

Hulu + Live TV includes TNT as part of its channel lineup and comes bundled with several popular streaming services. For $89.99/month ($64.99/month for the first three months), you'll get Hulu, Disney+, ESPN Unlimited, and 95+ channels all with ads. In addition, Hulu + Live TV offers more options without ads for a little extra. No matter which option you choose, you'll unlock TNT plus a wide range of live sports and entertainment around the clock.

How to Watch TNT on DIRECTV STREAM

DIRECTV STREAM features TNT in its channel lineup, so you can catch all your favorite shows and sports without a cable subscription. Plans start with Entertainment at $84.99/month, followed by Choice at $89.99/month, Ultimate at $119.99/month, and Premier at $164.99/month, though prices may vary based on regional sports fees and other factors. For those looking to streamline their options, DIRECTV STREAM now offers Genre Packs for more flexible and budget-conscious viewing. The MySports pack ($69.99/month) includes ESPN Unlimited for nonstop live sports coverage, while the MyEntertainment pack ($34.99/month) comes with a Disney+ and Hulu Basic bundle, plus HBO Max with ads, delivering a stacked lineup for every kind of viewer.

How to Watch TNT on Sling TV

Sling TV gives you access to TNT through both its Blue and Orange plans, each starting at just $23 for the first month, then $45.99/month after that. If you want even more coverage, the Orange + Blue combo plan is available for $30.50 your first month, followed by $60.99/month. No matter which plan fits your needs, you'll get TNT along with a solid lineup of additional channels, all at a wallet-friendly price.

How to Watch TNT on HBO Max

HBO Max's Sports hub lets you tune into a variety of TNT's live sports coverage — like NHL on TNT — making it a solid pick for fans focused on sports. To stream select TNT content through HBO Max, you'll need either the Standard plan at $18.49/month ($184.99/year) or the Premium plan at $22.99/month ($229.99/year). While these plans don't provide full 24/7 access to the TNT channel, they do give you access to basketball, hockey, and other select sports broadcasts, along with some on-demand TNT content.

How to Watch TNT from anywhere with a VPN

If you're outside the U.S. — whether for a quick trip or a longer stay — you can still stream TNT without cable by using a VPN. Services like ExpressVPN, Private Internet Access, and NordVPN let you connect to a U.S. server, making it possible to access platforms like Hulu or DIRECTV STREAM just as if you were back home.

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