Best Live TV Streaming Services of 2026

A 2026 roundup ranks YouTube TV as the best overall live TV streaming service and Sling TV as the best budget pick.

Hulu Plus Live TV, DirecTV, Fubo, and Philo have all raised prices, making cost a bigger factor for cord-cutters.

The new Fubo-Hulu deal has closed, adding more change to a market that remains central for sports, news, and live TV.