Hulu Channels: Live, On Demand, and More

Hulu’s basic service includes several on-demand channel collections covering popular networks like ABC, NBC, and FX. You can access this content anytime through the platform’s “Hubs” tab or search menu.

But you’ll need a Hulu + Live TV subscription to stream traditional live channels. Hulu + Live TV has over 95 networks covering everything from local news to marquee sports, making it a worthy alternative to cable.

In this guide, we’ll break down every channel Hulu offers—from its live TV lineup to its on-demand hubs—so you know exactly what’s available.

Hulu + Live TV channels

Hulu + Live TV features a lineup of live entertainment, sports, news, and kids’ channels that competes easily with a cable or satellite TV package—with a few exceptions. Popular channels like AMC, NBA TV, and IFC aren’t on Hulu + Live TV, and premium channel MGM+ isn’t available as an add-on. Keep scrolling for the full Hulu channel list.

Hulu channel lineup

*Availability varies by area. Data effective as of post date.

Sports channels on Hulu Live

You probably remember those “Hulu has live sports!” commercials, and Hulu + Live TV mostly lives up to that hype. With 10+ major sports channels, including a suite of ESPN channels and both FS1 and FS2 from FOX, it’s as sports loaded as a basic cable package. Live TV subscribers and those with the Disney Bundle also get ESPN+, which makes watching sports on Hulu especially enticing.

But Hulu + Live TV is missing sport-specific channels like NBA TV, NHL Network, and FOX Soccer Plus. Also, while Hulu + Live TV carries NBC RSNs (regional sports networks), you won’t find popular RSNs like Bally Sports, YES Network, and Marquee Sports Network.

Local channels on Hulu Live

Like most live TV streaming services, local channel lineups vary by region with Hulu + Live TV. But, even if you can’t get area ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, or Telemundo stations, most shows are available on-demand the next day.

Hulu Live local channel lineup

Availability varies by area. Data effective as of post date.

Hulu Live premium and channel add-ons

Max (formerly HBO Max), Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, CINEMAX, and STARZ are available as premium add-ons to all Hulu subscribers. Three multi-channel add-ons are also available to those with a Hulu + Live TV plan. The only thing missing from the premium menu is MGM+, making Hulu one of the more popular live TV streaming services without it.

Hulu channel hubs

The on-demand side of Hulu + Live TV Hulu displays a “Hubs” section featuring shows and movies from 50 broadcast and cable channels.

Hulu’s channel hubs don’t include every show or movie on these networks, just those contracted to Hulu for a specific length of time.

For example: Hulu’s HGTV channel hub currently has 29 of 192 (yes, 192) seasons of House Hunters but zero seasons of Yard Crashers.

Hulu + Live TV channels FAQ