TLC’s hit show ‘Match Me Abroad’ returns after 2-year break: How you can watch the new season free

Season two of the hit romance reality series Match Me Abroad premieres on TLC Sunday, June 22 at 10/9c.

Those interested in seeing the show return for its highly anticipated second season can stream Match Me Abroad even without access to traditional cable through Philo (free trial), DirecTV (free trial) or Sling (50% off first month).

What is Match Me Abroad about?

After failing to find a soulmate in the U.S., Americans take the search overseas for a chance at happiness. Instead of tackling the huge undertaking alone, each hopeful teams up with expert matchmakers who pull out all the stops to connect the romantics to their one true love.

Meet the Match Me Abroad season 2 cast

Harold: Harold is a returning cast member as he appeared in the Match Me Abroad debut season, and after falling in love for the first time in Prague and losing it to the realities of long-distance, Harold has his sights set on a second chance in Singapore.

Monica: Monica is a devoted single mom who has spent years pouring all her energy into raising her daughter and building her career. Now, she’s finally putting herself first. Inspired by Brazil’s vibrant culture and its reputation for attractive and passionate men, she’s ready to take a leap of faith in search of romance and a fresh start.

Victoria: Victoria is a fast-paced New Yorker who’s been on 50 first dates yet still hasn’t found “the one.” Ready for something real, she’s heading to Ireland to enlist the help of a professional matchmaker and hopes to find a charming Irishman who shares her dream for the future.

Sarah: Sarah is glamorous and goal-oriented and knows exactly what she wants in a relationship: a man who’s established, family-minded, and ready to settle down. With her mom by her side, Sarah is ready to travel to Singapore to search for someone who checks all her boxes, including resembling her celebrity crush.

Amber: Amber dreams of a picture-perfect life filled with love, kids and countryside charm. To make that dream a reality, Amber sets off to the place she finds the most beautiful, Ireland, in hopes of finding a partner who shares her vision of a peaceful, family-focused future.

Tony: Tony has tried it all—from dating apps to AI-generated photos—but nothing has worked. Now, convinced Brazilian women are a better match for him, Tony travels to Brazil to find the partner of his dreams and potentially, the future mother of his children.

How to watch Match Me Abroad season 2

Those interested in catching this season’s romantic hopefuls as they travel abroad to meet their potential love match can stream Match Me Abroad season two through Philo, DirecTV or Sling.

Out of the three streaming platforms that offer TLC as an available channel, Philo is the cheapest at just $28 a month after its 7-day free trial expires.

What is Philo?

Philo is considered one of the most affordable streaming platforms on the market. Known as an entertainment-focused streaming service, Philo offers its subscribers access to over 70 top-rated TV channels such as TLC, MTV, BET, AMC, CMT, Investigation Discovery and more.

New users can enjoy Philo’s 7-day free trial and continue to stream top channels, hit TV shows and movies on-demand for just $28 a month once the free trial expires.

Those looking to customize their flow of content even further on Philo can consider including add-ons such as MGM+, STARZ, and AMC+ in their subscription.

What is DirecTV?

DirecTV is a top streaming service perfect for those looking to access a plethora of live TV channels and enjoy helpful features. The base package starts at just $86.99 a month after its 5-day free trial and includes popular TV channels such as HGTV, ESPN, Bravo, CMT, CNBC, BET, CNN and more.

DirecTV has also recently introduced a lineup of genre packs, which allows subscribers to choose their favorite viewing options based on what genre they watch the most. With genre packs, users can get the channels and content they want without filler channel overload. Packs start at just $34.99 a month.

Those interested in comparing all DirecTV’s channel packages and the new genre packs can check them out here.

What is Sling?

Sling is another streaming service to consider if you want to ditch the hassle of traditional cable. Though no free trial is available to new subscribers, those who commit to a paid plan get half off the first month and one month free of AMC+.

Both the Sling Orange plan and the Sling Blue plan are normally $45.99 a month, but with the current promotion, Sling users will pay just $23 a month for the first month.

For those who wish to access channels from both the Sling Blue and Sling Orange plans can do so by signing up for the Orange + Blue plan, which combines the best of both plans for just $60.99 a month ($30.50 for the first month).