Sabrina Carpenter, Seth Rogen and Maya Rudolph in 'The Muppet Show' 2026 Special. Courtesy of Disney Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission. 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. stream free with directv 5-day trial The same day, the special will also drop on Disney+, however the streaming service does not offer a free trial period. Related Stories TV How to Watch Curling at the 2026 Winter Olympics Live Online Without Cable for Free TV Sabrina Carpenter Finds a Unique Soul Mate in Her Super Bowl Pringles Ad's Extended Cut (Exclusive) stream directly on disney+ 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) get directv 5-day free trial 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 Five-day free trial; packages from $19.99 per month Directv free trial 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 Fubo Five-day free trial; packages from $55.99 per month ($45.99 for first month) Fubo Free trial 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+ From $11.99 per month get 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 Sling Half off first month for select plans Get 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 Hulu + Live TV Three-day free trial; packages from $82.99 per month Get Hulu + live TV, disney+, ESPN+ 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. THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up Live Feed 'Best Medicine' Leads Trio of Fox Premieres With Big Multi-Platform Audiences True crime Skylar Neese Murder Docuseries Set at Hulu (Exclusive) YouTube TV Why David Blaine Became a "Meh-gician" for YouTube TV's Super Bowl Play Live Feed Live From London: 'Saturday Night Live U.K.' Unveils Cast and Sets March Launch Date on Sky Today Arizona Sheriff Says He Believes Savannah Guthrie's Mother Is Alive: "We Want to Save Her" Live Feed Lox Pratt, 14, Unpacks His Starring Role in 'Lord of the Flies' - and Playing Draco Malfoy in HBO's 'Harry Potter' Live Feed 'Best Medicine' Leads Trio of Fox Premieres With Big Multi-Platform Audiences True crime Skylar Neese Murder Docuseries Set at Hulu (Exclusive) YouTube TV Why David Blaine Became a "Meh-gician" for YouTube TV's Super Bowl Play Live Feed Live From London: 'Saturday Night Live U.K.' Unveils Cast and Sets March Launch Date on Sky Today