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As Taylor Swift once said, “’Tis the Damn Season.” And while summer’s still hanging on with fall just around the corner, it’s never too early to grab a blanket, pour a cozy drink, and curl up with the Hallmark Channel. Even better? You can stream it for free without cable — and we’ve put together a complete guide on how.
Quick Answers: How to Watch Hallmark Channel Without Cable
Best Value: DirecTV Stream
Live TV Streaming Services: Philo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, and fuboTV
Other Streamers: frndly TV, Hallmark+
The Hallmark Channel’s biggest annual event is Countdown to Christmas. While this year’s official kickoff date hasn’t been announced yet, history suggests it’ll begin in late October. Until then, you can still get your fix with summer romances, classic reruns, and brand-new movies that premiere on Saturday nights.
If you’re ready to escape to a world where there’s always a holiday worth celebrating (yes, even Arbor Day comes with its own rom-com) and every small-town baker could be your soulmate, here’s everything you need to know about streaming Hallmark Channel without cable.
How to Watch the Hallmark Channel Online
As a basic cable channel, you can catch Hallmark with a live TV streaming service such as DirecTV Stream. Live TV streaming services will get you access to Hallmark and dozens of other channels, including sports, movie channels, and more.
DirecTV Stream
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A reliable way to stream the Hallmark Channel online is with DirecTV Stream packages. The service comes with a five-day free trial, and each subscription features Hallmark. However, Hallmark Movies & Mystery and Hallmark Family are extra on most of the packages.
Philo
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Philo makes it fuss-free to watch Hallmark and gets you access to 70 live channels, including Hallmark. A&E, HGTV, MTV, the Food Network, Comedy Central, and more. Christmas fans can also enjoy access to Lifetime with Philo. Plus, Philo includes AMC and AMC+ to stream hit shows and movies. Plans start at a budget-friendly $28 a month, but you can snag a seven-day free trial to start.
fuboTV
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Tune into live and on-demand shows and films on the Hallmark Channel with fuboTV. Subscribers get dozens of other local, news, sports, and entertainment channels, like TV Land, Disney Channel, Freeform, E! Entertainment Television. True-crime Hallmark devotees can sleuth along with Hallmark Movies and Mystery and Hallmark Family’s programming too, featuring classic movies and series like The Waltons, Touched by an Angel, and Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman. Fubo comes for seven days free with a discount on the first month and then plans range from $14.99 to $100 monthly.
Hulu + Live TV
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Viewers can also watch Hallmark Channel, plus Hallmark Movies and Mystery, on Hulu + Live TV. At $82.99 a month (with ads), the service provides live and on-demand streaming of 95+ channels, including Hallmark networks, ESPN+, and Disney+. You’ll also be able to watch critically acclaimed original shows like Shogun, The Bear, and Only Murders in the Building. Hallmark Drama is available as an add-on to your Hulu + Live TV plan for an additional $7.99 a month with the Entertainment add-on. The service comes with a three-day free trial.
frndly TV
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If you’re after an affordable, family-friendly alternative to other mainstream streaming options, you might consider frndly TV for watching Hallmark Channel. The live-TV platform with DVR specializes in feel-good television networks, including Hallmark and over 40 other “household-safe” channels for the entire family, like Dove, Dove Kids, Great American Family, History, Lifetime, Recipe.TV, and Outdoor Channel, to name a few. Try it out for seven days free with memberships starting at $7.99 per month after that for the basic plan.
Hallmark Plus
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Hallmark+ is Hallmark’s streaming service, rebranded from Hallmark Movies Now. It’s important to note that it does not have a live stream of the channel itself, but you will be able to watch movies from Hallmark’s deep library. Access comes with a seven-day free trial and $7.99 for a monthly plan, and you can get a 7-day free trial when you sign up through Prime Video or directly through Hallmark’s website.
How to Stream the Hallmark Channel Online Free
Viewers can tune into the Hallmark channel online with free trials to DirecTV Stream, Philo, fuboTV, and Hulu + Live TV.
