Hulu + Live TV free trial 2026: length, how to start it and what to test
The Walt Disney Company · hulu.com
Hulu + Live TV free trial status: 3 days (varies). Below: who qualifies, how to start without being charged, a checklist of what to test in the first days, how to cancel before the first payment, and which rival services in the same market also offer a trial.
How to start the trial
- 1Open the official sign-up page linked on this page and choose the plan you want to test; the trial applies to the plan you pick.
- 2Create a new account. Trials are for new customers, and a returning email address is usually refused.
- 3Add a payment method. Hulu + Live TV charges it automatically when the trial ends, so note the end date.
- 4Install the app on the TV you actually watch on, not just the phone, and sign in with the same account.
- 5Set a calendar reminder two days before the trial ends to decide whether to keep it.
What to test before the trial ends
- Every channel you pay for today: search the guide for them on Hulu + Live TV.
- Simultaneous streams on two devices at once to confirm the limit (2).
- Recording or catch-up (Unlimited (9 months)): record a programme and play it back the next day.
- Picture quality on your main TV during a live sports event in the evening.
- The cancel button in the account settings, so you know where it is.
Cancelling before you are charged
Cancel from the account or membership page on the website; app-store subscriptions must be cancelled in the app store that created them. Access usually continues until the trial end date. If Hulu + Live TV offers no trial, the monthly plan with no contract is the equivalent test: one month, then cancel.
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.
Other licensed services in United States with a trial
| 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 long is the Hulu + Live TV free trial?
3 days (varies). The operator can change or suspend trials at any time, usually around major sports events.
Do I need a card for the Hulu + Live TV trial?
Yes. The card is charged automatically at the end of the trial unless you cancel first.
Can I get a second free trial?
Trials are tied to new accounts and payment methods; a second trial on the same details is normally refused.
Will I be charged if I cancel on the last day?
No, as long as the cancellation is confirmed before the trial end time shown in your account.
Which United States services have a free trial?
See the list above; several rivals offer 7 to 30 days, and the public-broadcaster apps are free without a trial.