Hulu + Live TV cost 2026: from $82.99/month, plans, fees and how to pay less
The Walt Disney Company · hulu.com
Hulu + Live TV costs from $82.99 a month on its entry plan. This page lists every plan and add-on price we could read from the official site, the fees that are not in the headline number, how the price has moved, and the legitimate ways to pay less.
Plans and prices
| Plan | Monthly price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Hulu + Live TV (with ads) | from $82.99 /month | includes Disney+ and ESPN+ |
| Hulu + Live TV (no ads) | from $95.99 /month |
Prices and plans read from the official pricing page on 2026-10-12. They change often: confirm on the operator site before subscribing. Price not shown on the official page when checked; figure from the last public price list.
What is included in the price
Price changes and fees
The price includes Disney+ and ESPN+ (with ads). Removing ads from the live channels is not possible; the no-ads tier removes ads from the on-demand library only.
How to pay less
- Take the annual or longer-term plan where Hulu + Live TV offers one; the monthly rate drops without changing the content.
- Use the first-month or new-customer promotion once, then compare the renewal rate with the rivals below before it renews.
- Pause or cancel outside the seasons you watch; monthly plans have no exit fee and your account keeps its settings.
- Skip add-ons until you have used the trial or first month to see which channels you actually open.
See official pricing
Hulu + Live TV Prices and plans read from the official pricing page on 2026-10-12. They change often: confirm on the operator site before subscribing.
Entry prices of the other licensed services in United States
| Plan | Monthly price | Simultaneous streams | Free trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube TV | $82.99/month | 3 | 10 days |
| Fubo | from $84.99/month | 10 | 7 days (varies by promotion) |
| Sling TV | from $45.99/month | 3 | None; first-month discounts instead |
| Hulu + Live TV | from $82.99/month | 2 | 3 days (varies) |
| DIRECTV Stream | $89.99/month | Unlimited at home | 5 days |
| Philo | $25/month | 3 | 7 days |
Frequently asked questions
How much is Hulu + Live TV per month in 2026?
from $82.99 on the entry plan; higher tiers and add-ons are listed in the table above with the date they were read.
Are there hidden fees with Hulu + Live TV?
Taxes are added at checkout in most markets, and some services add a sports or broadcast fee that only appears on the final step. The notes above state what applies to Hulu + Live TV.
Does Hulu + Live TV raise prices often?
Live-TV services adjust prices roughly once a year when rights deals renew. The price history note above lists the moves we have on record for Hulu + Live TV.
Is the annual plan worth it?
Only if you watch all year. The saving is real, but you lose the ability to cancel in the off-season, which is where most households save more.
Can I pay for Hulu + Live TV month to month?
None. Monthly plans can be cancelled from the account page before the next billing date.
Is there a cheaper legal alternative?
The table of other licensed services in United States shows every entry price; the free public-broadcaster apps cost nothing.