By Nathan Bussey
You wouldn’t want Rigby from “Regular Show” to find out you’re still watching cable TV, right? If he did, he’d probably laugh and point his fluffy raccoon finger at you. After all, you don’t need cords to keep watching cable. Buy a skinny bundle instead, and you can customize your own TV plan and pay for the shows you actually watch, including Cartoon Network. Childhood nostalgia stays strong with Cartoon Network’s shows, proving that it’s for all ages. Here’s a rundown of how to watch Cartoon Network from different streaming services so you can join in on the fun.
How to Watch Cartoon Network Without Cable
Instead of subscribing to expensive cable plans to watch only a small chunk of the channels offered, consider streaming services that are more customized than cable, so you pay only for the channels you actually watch. You can watch Cartoon Network on the following streaming services: Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV.
Hulu has evolved from its early days of offering only a few shows to becoming one of the top streaming services with plenty of shows, movies, originals, and premiums. Hulu + Live TV offers an impressive streaming service that includes many popular channels currently on TV, including Cartoon Network. Read our comprehensive review of Hulu + Live TV to learn more, or sign up for a free trial.
Sling TV is a fast-growing streaming service that offers three baseline packages to complement with add-ons. You won’t have to worry about channels going to waste when you subscribe to Sling TV — you truly get only what you watch. You can sign up today and start watching Cartoon Network or read our Sling TV review for more details.
YouTube TV
Google entered the streaming market by launching YouTube TV, which has become a competitive option. Because most kids flock to YouTube on their tablets or phones, YouTube TV is the perfect place to watch Cartoon Network’s shows. Check out our YouTube TV review to see how you can start watching on the platform.
Can I Watch Cartoon Network on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, or Chromecast?
Now you know which streaming services offer Cartoon Network, but what about streaming devices? You can kick back and enjoy any Cartoon Network show through your Roku device, Fire TV stick, Apple TV device, and even a web browser. Once you cut the cord, you’ll be glad to know you can stream your all-time favorites anytime, anywhere.
| Roku | Fire TV | Apple TV | Android TV | Chromecast | iOS | Android | Web/ browser |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hulu + Live TV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Sling TV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| YouTube TV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Cartoon Network’s Popular Shows
Cartoon Network is one huge tent of wacky cartoon entertainment. The network offers a wide range of programming for people of all ages — not just kids. Shows you can find on the channel include:
- “Summer Camp Island”
- “Teen Titans Go!”
- “Craig of the Creek”
- “Batwheels”
- “LEGO Ninjago”
More to Stream for Fans of Cartoon Network
Nickelodeon is most closely related to Cartoon Network, but it caters to a younger audience with shows such as “SpongeBob SquarePants” and “Paw Patrol.” Nickelodeon is also known for its musical shows, which are perfect if you have a kid who loves to sing. Ready to give the channel a try? Read our guide on how to watch Nickelodeon without cable.
It’s not just kids and young adults watching Cartoon Network. Some of us are still binge-watching “Adventure Time.” If that sounds like you, too, then we recommend exploring Comedy Central. The network offers shows such as “South Park” and “The Daily Show With Trevor Noah” if you’re looking for content with a dry sense of humor. Check out how to watch Comedy Central without cable for all the details.
Dang none of the options seem to carry the two shows I wanted to watch. Oh well guess it’s back to cable.
I am trying to get the newest season of steven universe and it is only on cartoon network, I have to have a tv provider to log in
Very sad I can’t binge watch during quarantine.
Disappointing that Cartoon Network doesn’t have a streaming service as they don’t offer all the seasons of their shows on hulu. The latest season is always released a year or so later. Lame. I’d rather pay $8 a month to watch my cartoons now, than wait a year to see them on hulu, if that season even shows up on hulu. sigh.
Well, there’s also HBO Max. Which you only have to pay $9.99 a month for it. And it has all Cartoon Network shows old and new. At least most of them.
Is there any streaming service that will let you pick the channels you want?
Sling TV works a bit like this! You can customize add-on bundles after starting with a base bundle.
i just want to watch steven universe o cn
Same though
Fubo no longer has any Turner channels, including Cartoon Network/Adult Swim
Lol we’re all here for Steven universe
Cartoon Network no longer works properly on Roku. I’m surprised there is not enough information or people commenting on this problem. It has been happening for about a year now. I have Roku Premiere and it only worked once.
No issue on firestick . I have a roku as well but when I got a firestick roku has not been used for about 2 yrs . Roku is so limited as to things it can do . In my opinion firestick is 1000% better not much that you cant do on it . If you haven’t gotten a firestick you should it is worth it .
You might need to upgrade your Roku. This started happening with our Roku player, but it was about 3 years old. Just bought the Premire and it streams with no problems.
i like to listen to and download video game music in mp3 format and i like to download adult pictures (not the real ones containing real people in real life).