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How To Watch TNT Live Online Without Cable: Stream NHL, NBA, And CFB Over the Holidays in 2025

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While TNT's live sports lineup has evolved, you'll still find plenty of content to keep you entertained. From NHL doubleheaders and Big 12 College Football to the Players Era Basketball Tournament, international soccer friendlies, and AEW wrestling events, there's something for everyone to catch live on TNT. 

Plus, watch holiday movie marathons featuring classics like Elf, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, and the Wonka films throughout the month. There may even be a few CFB Bowl Games and the first round playoff matchup between Oregon and James Madison to keep you entertained throughout December

How To Watch TNT Live Without Cable for Free

Take advantage of available free trials on streaming services like DIRECTV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV. You'll be able to get free trials anywhere between 3-10 days or 50% off your first months cost on Sling TV. These great deals make it easy to catch coverage on TNT live this month.


What Is TNT and What Gets Broadcasted?

TNT (Turner Network Television) is a U.S. cable network owned by Warner Bros. Discovery. Since its inception in 1988, TNT has broadcasted a mix of original programming, syndicated series, and live sports coverage from all around the world.

During the regular season and certain matchups, TNT holds broadcast rights for a substantial portion of the NHL regular season and playoffs, MLB games, and even wrestling with All Elite Wrestling (AEW). After last years last NBA season, TNT will no longer have broadcasting rights for NBA games but will get some of the College Football Playoffs. TNT also has many originals, alongside other shows to watch.

Popular events/shows to watch on TNT include:

  • U.S. Soccer on TNT
  • NASCAR on TNT
  • All Elite Wrestling: Collision
  • NHL on TNT
  • The Closer
  • The Last Ship
  • Will (TNT Original)
  • SUPERNATURAL
  • NCIS: New Orleans
  • Cold Case

Watch TNT Live on DIRECTV with a 5-day free trial

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  • Pricing begins at $89.99/mo
  • 90+ live TV channels
  • Free trial available

The DIRECTV 5 day free trial is a great way for new subscribers to select one of the four DIRECTV packages and access TNT. With what seems like an endless amount of channels at it's top package option, you won't have a shortage of content to watch after your game or show is over on DIRECTV.


Watch TNT Live on Hulu + Live TV with a 3-day free trial

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  • Pricing begins at $89.99/mo
  • 95+ live TV channels
  • Free trial available

Hulu + Live TV offers a 3-day free trial to it's over 95 channels, including TNT, ESPN, NBC, ABC, CBS, and Fox. With TNT in the lineup, you can stream some of the biggest sporting events, including U.S. Soccer, NASCAR, among more. With a variety of entertainment content as well, there are hit movies to fan-favorite series available on Hulu.


Watch TNT Live on Sling TV and get 50% off your first month

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  • Pricing begins at $45.99/mo.
  • 35+ live TV channels
  • Free trial currently unavailable

New subscribers get 50% off their first month of service with the choice of any of the three Sling TV packages. All three plans include TNT in their channel lineups. Sling Orange offers access to channels like ESPN, AMC and Disney Channel where Sling Blue offers channels like USA Network, Bravo and FOX Sports. For a combo of all channels select the Sling Orange and Blue plan.


Watch TNT Live on YouTube TV and get a free trial

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  • Pricing begins at $82.99/mo
  • 100+ live TV channels
  • Free trial available

YouTube TV has over 100 channels of sports, news, kids and entertainment channels such as TNT, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, AMC Networks, TBS and more. For sports fans, there are several options available with YouTube TV such as MLB Network, NBA TV, NHL Network and the Big Ten Network as well as ESPN’s family of networks. 


How to stream on the TNT app

The TNT App brings originals, sports and live TV on TNT right to your fingertips. With the TNT App,  you'll need to sign in with your service provider's information. For those without a streaming or cable subscription, certain episodes, sports highlights, and movies are still accessible, although full access is restricted.

The TNT App is available on the following streaming devices:

  • Fire TV
  • Roku
  • iOS devices (iPhone and iPad)
  • Android devices
  • Apple TV
  • Xbox One
  • Google Chromecast

Please note that availability might vary depending on the region. Be sure to check the app store on your device to see if the TNT App is available for download.


FAQs

Is TNT free on Amazon Prime?

No. Unfortunately TNT is not available on Amazon Prime Video but you can find some of the shows that are broadcasted on TNT also on Amazon Prime Video. Shows such as Perception, The Librarian, and The Last Ship are available on-demand to Prime subscribers.

Which streaming service has TNT?

You can find TNT broadcasted live through streaming services like DIRECTV (all plans), Sling TV (all plans), Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV. Fubo does not have access to Turner Broadcasting channels.

How to access TNT online?

With a live TV streaming service subscription, users can sign into their platform of choice online and access TNT on their channel list or on the TNT app. Just sign in with your streaming service credentials. 

Sierra is an editor and freelance writer with over a decade of experience covering various topics. A graduate of Florida State University, she has been featured in publications by her alma mater and other media outlets.