How to Watch NewsMax on a TV for Free (Without Cable)

Newsmax is a conservative-leaning news channel that offers a variety of news, which can be streamed for free online on the Newsmax website. But what if you want to tune in on a television, and you don’t have a cable subscription? That’s where streaming services like FuboTV come in, and devices like the Amazon Fire TV Stick and smart software like Roku.

How to Watch Newsmax Streaming Devices for Free

There are Newsmax applications for all the major streaming platforms: Roku (smart TVs and streaming devices), Google Chromecast, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV, and it’s totally free to watch And if you’re tuning on a device not on that list, it can be streamed through Plex, which is available on gaming consoles like the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X.

How to Watch Newsmax on Streaming Services for Free

For those looking to watch Newsmax on a streaming service, the only free way to do it is through Pluto TV, a free streaming service owned by Paramount, as well. Newsmax is also available on FuboTV, which offers a one-week free trial for new customers, before a subscription is required — starting at $75 per month for fantastic selection of channels. 

DirecTV fans will be pleased to hear that after a rights negotiation left them without access in January 2023, Newsmax returned to DirecTV Stream and U-Verse in March, at no extra cost. And for Sling TV subscribers, Newsmax is accessible through the platform, but requires the News Extra add-on, which costs $6 per month on top of your existing membership.

How to Watch Newsmax from Anywhere in the World

Of course, Americans travelling abroad can use a VPN like ExpressVPN to watch Newsmax through its website, or using a streaming service like FuboTV, from anywhere in the world. You can also use the VPN for other purposes, like watching the free F1 live stream while you’re overseas, so you don’t have to brave the commentary in a foreign language.