You can watch HBO live without cable on one of these streaming services: DirecTV Stream or YouTube TV. In this article, we're going to help you decide which option is best for you.
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Watch HBO with DirecTV Stream
If you're looking for the cheapest way to stream HBO, DirecTV Stream could be your best choice.
DirecTV Stream Pricing and Packages
DirecTV Stream has 4 packages.
You can learn more about DirecTV Stream pricing and packages here.
DirecTV Stream Channels
DirecTV Stream National ChannelsThe DirecTV Stream Entertainment package allows you to stream a total of 65 channels including HBO and ESPN, TNT, or Nickelodeon for 69.99.
The DirecTV Stream Choice package allows you to stream a total of 90 channels including HBO and Cooking, Game Show Network, or Regional Sports Networks for 89.99.
The DirecTV Stream Ultimate package allows you to stream a total of 130 channels including HBO and NHL Network, FXM, or Starz Encore for 104.99.
The DirecTV Stream Premier package allows you to stream a total of 140 channels including HBO and Cinemax, Starz, or Showtime for 149.99.
DirecTV Stream Local Channels & Regional Sports NetworksFind out which local channels and regional sports networks DirecTV Stream has in your area.
DirecTV Stream Supported Devices
You can use DirecTV Stream on web browsers, Android, or iOS as well as Amazon Fire, Roku, Chromecast, or Apple TV.
Other devices include LG/Samsung Smart TVs or Xbox One
Learn more about DirecTV Stream device support.
DirecTV Stream Simultaneous Streams
Simultaneous streaming on DirecTV Stream Entertainment is decent, allowing a total of 3 streams at once.
Simultaneous streaming on DirecTV Stream Choice is decent, allowing a total of 3 streams at once.
Simultaneous streaming on DirecTV Stream Ultimate is decent, allowing a total of 3 streams at once.
Simultaneous streaming on DirecTV Stream Premier is decent, allowing a total of 3 streams at once.
DirecTV Stream DVR
DirecTV Stream is quite limited with only 1000 hours of cloud DVR storage.
Learn more about DirecTV Stream DVR features.
DirecTV Stream On-Demand Library
There are approximately 40,000 pieces of on-demand content available on DirecTV Stream.
Learn more about DirecTV Stream on-demand library.
Watch HBO with YouTube TV
YouTube TV is the most expensive option to stream HBO.
YouTube TV Pricing and Packages
YouTube TV has only one package to choose from, which allows you to stream a total of 85 channels, including HBO.
You can learn more about YouTube TV pricing and packages here.
YouTube TV Channels
YouTube TV National ChannelsThe YouTube TV package allows you to stream a total of 85 channels including HBO and ABC, Fox, CBS, or NBC for 64.99.
YouTube TV Local Channels & Regional Sports NetworksFind out which local channels and regional sports networks YouTube TV has in your area.
YouTube TV Supported Devices
You can use YouTube TV on web browsers, Android, or iOS as well as Amazon Fire, Roku, Chromecast, or Apple TV.
Other devices include LG/Samsung Smart TVs, Xbox One, or Playstation 4
Learn more about YouTube TV device support.
YouTube TV Simultaneous Streams
Simultaneous streaming on YouTube TV is decent, allowing a total of 3 streams at once.
YouTube TV DVR
YouTube TV is quite limited with only hours of cloud DVR storage.
Learn more about YouTube TV DVR features.
YouTube TV On-Demand Library
There are approximately 2,000 pieces of on-demand content available on YouTube TV.
Learn more about YouTube TV on-demand library.
Watch HBO on Amazon Fire TV
You can watch HBO on Amazon Fire TV with one of these streaming services: DirecTV Stream or YouTube TV. You can use your credentials to log into the app once you download it.
Watch HBO on Roku
You can watch HBO on Roku with one of these streaming services: DirecTV Stream or YouTube TV. You can use your credentials to log into the app once you download it.
Watch HBO on Apple TV
You can watch HBO on Apple TV with one of these streaming services: DirecTV Stream or YouTube TV. You can use your credentials to log into the app once you download it.