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Sabrina Carpenter, Seth Rogen, Maya Rudolph, Miss Piggy and the whole crew of Muppets join forces on a variety special, celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Muppet Show (and doubling as a soft test run for a series return).
Since the half-hour show airs on Feb. 4, at 9 p.m. PT/ET on ABC, cord-cutters can stream it live on any live TV streaming service that carries the network, including DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo (with a five-day free trial), Sling and Hulu + Live TV.
The same day, the special will also drop on Disney+, however the streaming service does not offer a free trial period.
At a Glance: How to Watch The Muppet Show 2026 Special
- When: Wednesday, Feb. 4, 9 p.m. PT/ET
- Channel: ABC
- Stream online: DirecTV, Fubo, Sling, Hulu + Live TV
- Stream on-demand: Disney+ (or DirecTV packages with Disney+ included)
Since select streamers are offering free trials and limited-time discounts, viewers can watch the musical event at no cost; keep reading to learn more about each option.
How to Watch The Muppet Show 2026 Special: Air Date and Time, Where to Stream Online
The Muppet Show 2026 variety special airs on ABC on Wednesday, Feb. 4, at 9 p.m. PT/ET (and can be livestreamed with DirecTV, Fubo, Sling or Hulu + Live TV). It’s also available to stream on-demand on Disney+.
DirecTV
Both ABC and Disney+ are included in any of DirecTV’s signature packages: Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate or Premier. Plus, DirecTV is offering a five-day free trial for its streaming service, meaning there are multiple ways to catch the half-hour special at no cost.
Learn more about each plan option, including how to build your own channel lineup (starting at just $19.99 per month), at directv.com.
Fubo
Watch ABC with a subscription to Fubo, which offers a five-day free trial for new subscribers.
After the trial, plans start at $45.99 for the first month and $55.99 monthly afterward.
Disney+
Disney+ subscriptions start at $11.99 per month for the ad-supported plan, but for just $1 more, customers can get the Disney+ and Hulu bundle ($12.99 per month). Visit disneyplus.com to sign up and learn more.
As mentioned, the Disney+ and Hulu bundle is also included in any of DirecTV’s signature packages: Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate and Premier. Additionally, it’s included in the MyKids Genre Pack, an assortment of family friendly live TV along with Disney+ for just $19.99 per month. Since customers get a five-day free trial for any of these plans, fans can watch the special event at no cost.
Sling
ABC is included in Sling’s Blue Plan ($50.99 per month) and Sling’s Orange & Blue plan, which is currently half off for the first month: $33 for the first month and $65.99 monthly thereafter.
Hulu + Live TV
Watch ABC for free with a three-day trial to Hulu + Live TV, which comes bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, starting at $89.99 per month.
