You can watch TNT live in 2026 through Sling TV, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, or DirecTV, and most TNT Sports events also simulcast on HBO Max. Sling Orange is the cheapest monthly plan carrying the channel at $45.99, and its $4.99 day pass covers a single game with no long commitment. There is no permanently free legal way to stream TNT. One thing to settle first: the NBA left TNT after the 2024-25 season, so if you came here for basketball, TNT Sports now runs on hockey, baseball, and college sports instead.
Last updated: July 2026. We checked each service’s live channel lineup and current pricing in July 2026.
What Changed: TNT After the NBA
The single biggest change to TNT is that it no longer carries the NBA. Turner Sports lost its basketball rights when the league signed new deals that took effect for the 2025-26 season, ending a partnership that ran for more than three decades. If you grew up watching “Inside the NBA” and playoff doubleheaders on TNT, that era is over on this channel.
The games moved to three partners. National coverage now splits between ABC and ESPN, NBC and its Peacock streaming service (with Tuesday-night games), and Amazon Prime Video (Thursday and Friday games). So a search for an NBA broadcast should point you to those platforms, not TNT. If basketball is what you actually want, our roundup of where to find every game covers the full 2025-26 rotation and the free-trial angles for each service.
TNT Sports in 2026: What Is Actually On
TNT is still a live sports channel, just a different one. Warner Bros. Discovery rebuilt the schedule around leagues it kept or added, and most of these events also stream on HBO Max through its sports hub. Here is what fills the calendar now:
- NHL hockey: TNT is a national home for the NHL, with doubleheaders on Tuesday and Wednesday nights during the regular season and a heavy slate of Stanley Cup Playoff games in the spring.
- MLB baseball: A weekly Tuesday-night game runs through the summer, and TNT carries a package of the MLB postseason in October.
- NCAA March Madness: TNT shares the men’s Division I basketball tournament with CBS, so a chunk of the bracket, including some of the later rounds on a rotating basis, airs across TNT, TBS, and truTV.
- Soccer: TNT Sports carries U.S. men’s and women’s national team matches and other soccer under Warner deals.
- NASCAR: TNT holds a mid-season stretch of NASCAR Cup Series races.
- Tennis: TNT Sports carries coverage of the French Open (Roland-Garros) each spring.
Because TNT, TBS, and truTV are all part of the same TNT Sports family, the March Madness and postseason schedules often bounce between them. If you only see one of the three on a given service, check whether the game you want is on a sister channel that night.
How to Stream TNT Live
The reliable way to stream TNT live is a subscription that carries the channel: Sling TV, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, or DirecTV. HBO Max is a separate, cheaper route that covers the live sports but not the 24/7 channel. Prices below were current in July 2026, so confirm the number on each provider’s own signup page before you subscribe.
Sling TV (Cheapest Monthly, From $45.99)
Sling TV is the value pick. TNT sits in the Sling Orange plan at $45.99 a month, the lowest monthly price of any service carrying the channel, and new customers frequently get 50 percent off the first month. Sling does not run a standard free trial, but it sells short Day Passes: $4.99 for 24 hours, which is often all you need to catch one game or one playoff night. You can buy a pass directly on the official Sling TV site and cancel a monthly plan any time.
YouTube TV ($82.99, 7-Day Trial)
YouTube TV carries TNT along with TBS and truTV in its base plan at $82.99 a month, and it comes with a 7-day free trial. It is the most expensive option here, but the unlimited DVR and six household accounts make it the household pick. In 2026 YouTube TV also began testing slimmer, genre-based plans in the mid-$50s to low-$70s, so a sports-focused package may lower that cost if you do not need the full channel list.
Hulu + Live TV ($89.99, 3-Day Trial)
Hulu + Live TV includes TNT and bundles the Disney+ and ESPN libraries at around $89.99 a month, with a 3-day free trial for new subscribers. It suits viewers who want live sports plus a large on-demand catalog in one bill.
DirecTV ($64.99 to $69.99, 5-Day Trial)
DirecTV (the streaming service, no dish required) carries the full TNT Sports lineup. Expect roughly $64.99 to $69.99 a month depending on the package, often with a lower introductory promo for the first stretch, plus a 5-day free trial. The MySports package is its cheapest path to all three Turner channels.
HBO Max (From $18.49, Sports Simulcast Only)
HBO Max is the budget route if you only care about the games. Its sports hub simulcasts most TNT Sports live events, including NHL, MLB, March Madness games airing on TNT, and NASCAR, on the Standard plan at $18.49 a month or the Premium plan at $22.99 a month. The key limit: this is not a 24/7 feed of the TNT cable channel, and live sports are not included on the cheaper Basic with Ads tier. Check the current sports schedule on the official HBO Max site before you rely on it for a specific game.
A Note on Fubo
Fubo does not carry TNT in 2026. Some older how-to-watch guides still list it, but Fubo dropped the Turner channels, so skip it if TNT is your goal. Use one of the services above instead.
TNT Streaming Cost Comparison
| Service | Monthly price | Free trial | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sling TV (Orange) | From $45.99 | No (has $4.99 day pass) | Cheapest monthly, single games |
| HBO Max (Standard) | $18.49 | No | TNT Sports events only, lowest cost |
| DirecTV (MySports) | $64.99 to $69.99 | 5 days | Full Turner lineup, big channel list |
| YouTube TV | $82.99 | 7 days | Households, unlimited DVR |
| Hulu + Live TV | $89.99 | 3 days | Live TV plus on-demand catalog |
To watch a single game for the least money, time a free trial (YouTube TV’s 7 days, DirecTV’s 5, or Hulu’s 3) around the date, or buy Sling’s $4.99 day pass. Just set a reminder to cancel before a trial converts to a paid month.
TNT Movies and Entertainment
Outside of live sports, TNT still runs an entertainment schedule. Expect syndicated dramas and procedurals, off-network reruns, and frequent movie blocks drawn from the Warner Bros. film library, including holiday marathons in December. It is not appointment viewing the way the sports slate is, but it fills the hours between games. Any of the live TV services above give you this general programming as part of the channel; the HBO Max sports route does not.
Watching TNT on Your Devices
Once you have a subscription, TNT plays on nearly everything. Install your streaming service’s app (Sling, YouTube TV, Hulu, DirecTV, or HBO Max) on a Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, or Chromecast device, then open the live guide and select TNT. Smart TVs from Samsung, LG, and Vizio run the same apps natively. On the go, the same apps work on iPhone, iPad, and Android, and you can cast from your phone to a TV with AirPlay or Chromecast. A connection of about 10 Mbps is enough for a smooth HD sports stream. If you already have a cable or TV-provider login, the TNT app itself will authenticate that account and let you watch on a phone, tablet, or streaming box at no extra cost.
For more on cutting cable and finding games across every network, see our guide to watching live sports online.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TNT on Fubo?
No. Fubo does not carry TNT in 2026. Older guides sometimes still list it, but the channel is no longer part of Fubo’s lineup. Use Sling TV, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, or DirecTV instead.
What Is the Cheapest Way to Watch TNT?
Sling Orange at $45.99 a month is the cheapest monthly plan that carries the full TNT channel, and it is often half price for the first month. For a single game, Sling’s $4.99 day pass is cheaper still. If you only want TNT Sports events, HBO Max at $18.49 a month simulcasts most of them.
Can I Watch TNT for Free?
There is no service that streams TNT free forever. You can watch without paying by using a free trial from YouTube TV (7 days), DirecTV (5 days), or Hulu + Live TV (3 days), then canceling before it renews. Timing a trial around the game you want is the legitimate free path.
Is the NBA Still on TNT?
No. The NBA left TNT after the 2024-25 season. National games now air on ABC and ESPN, NBC and Peacock, and Amazon Prime Video. TNT Sports has shifted its focus to the NHL, MLB, college basketball, NASCAR, and soccer.
Does HBO Max Have TNT?
HBO Max simulcasts most TNT Sports live events (NHL, MLB, March Madness games airing on TNT, and NASCAR) through its sports hub on the Standard ($18.49) or Premium ($22.99) plan. It does not give you the round-the-clock TNT cable channel, and live sports are excluded from the Basic with Ads plan.
How Do I Watch TNT Sports Without Cable?
Subscribe to any streaming service that carries the channel (Sling, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, or DirecTV), install its app on your TV, phone, or streaming stick, and open TNT in the live guide. For the sports specifically and at a lower price, an HBO Max Standard or Premium plan simulcasts most TNT Sports events.