American Idol can be streamed through several platforms:
- ABC : The show airs live on ABC, and viewers in the U.S. can watch it live on Sundays at 8 p.m. ET either over the air or via the ABC app and website with a TV provider login
- Hulu : New episodes are added to Hulu the day after they air live on ABC. Hulu also offers a live TV option (Hulu + Live TV) which includes ABC for live viewing. Hulu is available only in the U.S.
- YouTube TV : Streams American Idol live as part of its channel lineup, available in the U.S. with a free trial option
- FuboTV : Offers live streaming of American Idol with a free trial period for new users
- DirecTV Stream : Provides live and on-demand access to American Idol with a free trial available
- Sling TV : Streams American Idol live with the Blue package, sometimes offering free trials
- CityTV+ : For viewers in Canada, American Idol streams on CityTV+ with a TV provider login
- 7plus : In Australia, season 22 of American Idol is available on the free, ad-supported 7plus platform, requiring account creation
The official American Idol app also allows watching highlights and engaging with the show but does not stream full episodes live
. Note that American Idol is not available on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video (in the U.S.), Peacock, or Disney+ directly, though Hulu offers bundle packages including Disney+ and ESPN+
. For viewers outside the U.S., a VPN may be necessary to access U.S.-restricted services
. In summary, the primary streaming options for American Idol are ABC (live), Hulu (next-day on-demand and live with Hulu + Live TV), YouTube TV, FuboTV, DirecTV Stream, and Sling TV in the U.S., with CityTV+ in Canada and 7plus in Australia
