How to watch the coronation of King Charles III, where to live stream
The highly-anticipated coronation of King Charles III will be held Saturday, May 6 at Westminster Abbey in London starting at 11 a.m. BST or 5 a.m. CST.
Over 2,000 guests are expected to attend the country’s first coronation in 70 years. Those of us at home can also watch the historic event on a variety of channels including CBS, NBC, ABC, FOX News and CNN with live coverage set to kick off at 4 p.m. CST.
Those who have already ditched regular cable can still to live stream the coronation with Paramount+, FuboTV or DirecTV Stream.
All three streaming services offer free trials for first time subscribers so you can stream the event for free before committing to anything.
What is the difference between Paramount+, FuboTV and DirecTV Stream?
Paramount+ offers a variety shows from popular channels such as Nickelodeon, VH1, MTV, Comedy Central, BET and CBS All-Access. While not a live streaming service, Paramount+ allows users to live stream certain content (such as the coronation of King Charles III).
Subscribers can either select the essentials plan for $4.99 a month with limited ads or the premium package for $9.99 a month without ads. However, you will need the premium package to live-stream the coronation.
Meanwhile, FuboTV is meant for those looking for an alternative to a regular cable subscription.
It’s a sports-focused streaming service with over 100 live channels to choose from that include shows like Saturday Night Live, Yellowstone, The Voice and much more for $74.99 a month.
DirecTV Stream is also an alternative to basic cable. Subscribers can stream over 75 live channels for also for $74.99 a month.
Popular channels included with DirecTV Stream include FOX, CBS, Showtime, NBC, ESPN, ABC, A&E, TLC, Food Network and more.