Roku has a ton of great free Roku Channels. The tough part can be finding the ones that are right for you. Today we take a look at my personal pick for the top 10 FREE Roku channels of 2018.
Now this list is my personal hand-picked list. What you like may be different but I hope this list helps you find something new to try out.
So here is my top 10 (in no particular order) FREE Roku Channels of 2018:
#1 Tubi
Escape the claws of subscription fees. We are Tubi TV, the free Internet TV network, that’s working on your behalf to unlock Hollywood so entertainment is free, without the burden of credit cards. We have the largest collection of premium and unique movies and TV shows. For free, forever.
You can add Tubi to your Roku here: https://channelstore.roku.com/details/41468/tubi
#2 CW Seed
Stream over 900 hours of comedy, action and drama for free, no login or subscription required. Binge complete seasons of classic favorites, or discover award-winning original comedies you can’t find anywhere else.
You can add the CW Seed to your Roku here: https://channelstore.roku.com/details/71698/cw-seed
#3 Crackle
Crackle is the destination to watch free TV, movies and exclusive originals. All free, anytime, anywhere and on any device. So escape the daily grind and recharge with your favorite comedy, drama and action entertainment. Crackle… break away. Stream Crackle on all your devices: iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, PlayStation, Xbox and more. Make a list of your favorite movies and TV shows to watch later. Create a free account to save your place and pick up where you left off on any device. No authentication or cable subscription needed.
You can add Crackle to your Roku here: https://channelstore.roku.com/details/2016/crackle
#4 CBS News
The CBS News app features CBSN, the 24/7 digital streaming news network from CBS News, as well as on demand video from CBS’s awarding winning news programs, including CBS Evening News, CBS This Morning, 60 Minutes, 48 Hours, Sunday Morning and Face the Nation, and CBSNews.com.
You can add CBS News to your Roku here: https://channelstore.roku.com/details/27536/cbs-news
#5 Stadium
Welcome to the game! Stadium brings you LIVE & ON-DEMAND, premium sports video content, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including:
* Exclusive LIVE college games,
* Daily LIVE studio shows,
* Live & on-demand professional and collegiate sports highlights,
* Replays of the most memorable classic games,
* Original sports programming.
You can add Stadium to your Roku here: https://channelstore.roku.com/details/199664/stadium
#6 NewsON
Watch live, local TV newscasts for free. Stream newscasts from over 170+ local news stations across the US. Watch live news, previous newscasts (up to 48 hours for most stations), or news clips from your favorite stations. Connect with your local community, and help build the local news future with NewsON. NO cable subscription or login required. Just launch the channel on Roku, find your station, and enjoy local TV news anywhere, anytime.
You can add NewsON to your Roku here: https://channelstore.roku.com/details/71845/newson
#7 Comet
COMET is a free television channel dedicated to sci-fi entertainment offering popular favorites, cult classics, and undiscovered gems, every day. Watch COMET and Space Out.
You can add Comet to your Roku here: https://channelstore.roku.com/details/140565/comet-tv
#8 Pluto TV
Download now to stream Pluto TV’s 100+ channels of news, sports, and the Internet’s best, completely free on Roku. Also, get access to our Free On Demand library of over 1000 entire movies and full TV episodes.
Pluto TV is revolutionizing the streaming TV experience, with over a hundred channels of amazing programming.
You can add Pluto TV to your Roku here: https://channelstore.roku.com/details/74519/pluto-tv-it’s-free-tv
#9 The CW
The CW App is the only way to watch FREE EPISODES of your favorite shows whenever you want. You don’t need a subscription or password. Just install the app and stream the hit series Riverdale, Black LIghtning, The Flash, Supergirl, Arrow, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Supernatural, Dynasty, Jane The Virgin, The 100, Valor, iZombie, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, The Originals and more. Missed last night’s episode? Watch it now for free. Behind more than one? Catch up on the last five episodes aired anytime. And coming soon to The CW, get ready for Life Sentence!
You can add The CW to your Roku here: https://channelstore.roku.com/details/111255/the-cw
#10 The Roku Channel
The Roku Channel features hundreds of Hollywood hits, all free and available to watch whenever you want. From comedies, to award-winners, to cult classics and more, The Roku Channel lets you kick up your feet for nights of streaming with no subscription. No fees. And no login required. Just great entertainment with fewer commercials than you see on broadcast TV.
You can add The Roku Channel to your Roku here: https://channelstore.roku.com/details/151908/the-roku-channel
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