How to watch: ‘Prisoner in Russia: The Brittney Griner Interview’, where to stream

The all new ABC 20/20 special Prisoner in Russia: The Brittney Griner Interview will premiere Wednesday, May 1 at 10/9c.

According to reports from ABC News, tonight’s interview will focus on WNBA star Brittney Griner who opened up for the first time about her harrowing months-long detention in Russia and the “mistake” that got her sentenced to nine years in prison in a special edition of 20/20.

“Griner, 33, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and a nine-time WNBA All-Star who plays for the Phoenix Mercury, was detained on Feb. 17, 2022, at Sheremetyevo International Airport in Khimki after she was accused of having vape cartridges containing cannabis oil, which is illegal in the country,” reports from ABC News states.

Where can I watch the Brittney Griner interview?

Those without basic cable can still live stream the premiere of Prisoner in Russia: The Brittney Griner Interview Wednesday night with Fubo or DirecTV Stream.

Both live streaming services offer free trials for new subscribers who can watch tonight’s interview special for free before committing to anything.

What is the difference between Fubo and DirecTV Stream?

Both Fuboand DirecTV Stream are set up like any other streaming service, but rather than offering exclusively on-demand content, they both offer a plethora of exclusive live TV channels. So like regular cable, but without the hassle.

Fuboconsiders itself a sports-focused live streaming service, but overall, its standard package comes with over 100 live TV channels for $79.99 a month after its free trial. These channels include ESPN, ABC, NBC, CBS, TLC, MTV and much more.

Fuboalso comes with a variety of shows and movies users can watch on-demand along with the option to record your favorite TV shows.

DirecTV Stream is similar to FuboTV in that it offers many of the same channels and features. At $84.98 a month after its free trial, the base package comes with a little over 75 live TV channels.

Those interested can check out all of DirecTV Stream’s channel packages here.

What time is the Brittney Griner interview?

The ABC 20/20 special Prisoner in Russia: The Brittney Griner Interview will premiere at 10 p.m. Eastern Time and 9 p.m. Central Standard Time.