ESPN and ABC are a dynamic duo when it comes to sports – their slate of live action includes NFL, NBA, NHL, college basketball, college football, F1, NWSL, La Liga and Bundesliga.
But how can you stream ESPN and ABC from abroad when traveling outside the US during the holiday season, on summer vacation or simply working outside the US?
There is no reason to miss anything. Below, we reveal everything you need to know about how to watch and stream ESPN and ABC — and from anywhere in the world.
How to stream ESPN and ABC online in the US
You don’t need cable to watch ESPN and ABC in the US
Instead, you can stream the channels online through a host of cord-cutting services.
The best ones are listed below:
🟩 Slingwhich starts at $45.99/mo, even if you want to get 50% off your first month.
🟩 Fubowhich starts at $59.99/mo after a 7-day FREE trial.
🟩 Hulu + Live TVwhich is $82.99/month after 3 months for $64/mo
Note: ESPN and ABC are currently unavailable via YouTube TV – many customers have lost both channels due to an ongoing dispute with Disney.
How to watch ESPN & ABC outside the US
ESPN and ABC as well as Sling, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and YouTube TV are US services available only if you are located within the US or its territories (including Puerto Rico, Guam, Saipan, American Samoa, US Virgin Islands).
It is here a VPN is convenient – ​​not only does it allow you to access your home streaming services anywhere, but it also protects you from potential online threats.
What devices and platforms are supported by NordVPN?
Amazon Fire Stick
Android
Android TV/Google TV
Chromecast
iOS
iPadOS
Nvidia shield
Raspberry Pi
Web browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari)
While you can’t run NordVPN directly on other devices, such as PlayStation and Xbox consoles, TVs running Apple TV and various other smart TV systems, and VR headsets, an easy solution is to run NordVPN on your smartphone or computer and set up a hotspot.
What sports can I watch on ESPN?
ESPN has a very wide variety of sports. Among them:
- NFL (American football) and related programming – e.g. “NFL Live”
- NBA (basketball) and WNBA (women’s basketball)
- College sports: College football, men’s and women’s college basketball
- Soccer (various leagues) and other international sports
- NHL (ice hockey) — ESPN has rights to NHL coverage
- Other sports such as tennis, golf majors, martial arts (boxing), etc
What sports can I watch on ABC?
ABC, a broadcast network, offers many major prime-time sporting events along with its general television programming. Some of the sports you will find depending on your location:
- College football — regular season games and championships
- NFL (American football) – including Monday Night Football simulcasts
- NBA (Basketball) — regular season, playoffs and NBA Finals
- WNBA — some games are broadcast on ABC
- MLB (Major League Baseball) — Wild Card/Postseason Game
- NHL (National Hockey League) — select regular season/playoff games
- Soccer – including MLS and other major matches
- Tennis — major tournaments (eg Wimbledon) on ABC
- Auto racing / motorsport — e.g. selected Formula 1 races
- Softball, college baseball and other college sports (women’s softball, etc.)
- Lacrosse – e.g. Premier Lacrosse League.
- X game and other action sports
What TV shows can I watch on ESPN and ABC?
ABC broadcasts huge TV hits such as Grey’s Anatomy, High potentialDancing with the stars and 9-1-1.
Abbott Elementary Season 5 also regularly tops the streaming charts and will be in full flow over the Christmas period.
ABC has almost as many 2025 Christmas TV specials planned as Santa Claus himself, and they’re not limited to staples such as CMA Country Christmas, The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular, The big Christmas light matchthe iHeartRadio Jingle Balland New Year’s Eve with Ryan Seacrest.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be something a little different, while Kevin Costner will be wearing his serious hat for the documentary The first Christmas. The Snowball Protocolthe fifth part in the animated Preparation and landing series there has been 14 years in the makingis brand new for 2025, starring Danny Pudi and Sarah Chalke.
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