DIRECTV is our top choice for those looking to watch the special live for free with the service’s five-day free trial. A subscription, which gives you access to watch NBC, runs you just $49.99 for the first month of service ($89.99 a month afterward).

Viewers without cable can watch “Wicked: One Wonderful Night” on DIRECTV or Fubo. Both streaming services include live access to NBC and 5-day free trials, allowing viewers to watch at no cost. The special will stream on Peacock the following day, Friday, Nov. 7.

Here’s how to watch cable TV channels online without cable, plus ways to watch live TV for free without cable.

You can watch USA Network on DirecTV, which also comes with your local NBC station. New users are eligible for a five-day free trial through DirecTV when you sign up for one of its four packages. Every streaming package includes USA Network as well as CNBC, MSNBC and dozens of other channels.

Viewers without cable can watch the latest episodes of “Grey’s Anatomy” live and on demand for free by signing up for trial offers from Fubo (5-day free trial), DIRECTV (5-day free trial) or Hulu + Live TV (3-day free trial).

The Dodgers and Blue Jays will compete to win the MLB 2025 World Series starting Oct. 24. Here's how you can watch live for free.

Dodgers vs. Blue Jays World Series games will air exclusively on FOX. If you don’t have a traditional cable plan, you’ll want to get a live TV streaming service to watch Dodgers vs. Blue Jays games online without cable. Here are four of the best options:

Since the New York City Marathon airs on ESPN2, they’re also streamable on internet-based cable services that carry those networks. DirecTV, Fubo and Hulu + Live TV all offer free trials, which allows sports fans to watch for free.

Here’s how to watch the 2025 New York City Marathon online, including ways to livestream the NYC Marathon for free without cable.