“American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez” premieres Tuesday, September 17 at 10 p.m. ET. You can watch live as it airs on DIRECTV Stream (free trial) or Fubo TV (free trial).

This special highlights the strange, confusing story of soccer player Aaron Hernandez.

Here’s the information you need to make a free live stream of “American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez” online without cable.

What is ‘American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez’ about?

FX’s latest limited series is “based on The Boston Globe and Wondery’s podcast Gladiator: Aaron Hernandez and Football Inc. The 10-episode limited series charts the rise and fall of NFL superstar Aaron Hernandez, exploring various aspects of his identity, his family, his career, his suicide and their legacy in sports and American culture.”

Read more: FX’s ‘American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez’ Spent $93 Million Filming in 28 New Jersey Cities and Towns

‘American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez’ Cast

• Josh Rivera as Aaron Hernandez
  • Rivera previously appeared in “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes” and “West Side Story”
• Lindsay Mendez as Tanya Singleton
  • Mendez previously appeared in “All Rise”
• Ean Castellanos as DJ Hernandez
  • Castellanos previously appeared in “Five Days at Memorial”
• Tammy Blanchard as Terri Hernandez
  • Blanchard previously appeared in “The Invitation” and “Into the Woods”
• Patrick Schwarzenegger as Tim Tebow
  • Schwarzenegger previously appeared in “Gen V” and “The Staircase”; He is also known as the son of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver
• Thomas Sadoski as Brian Murphy
  • Sadoski previously appeared in “The Newsroom” and “Life in Pieces”
• Norbert Leo Butz as Bill Belichick
  • Butz previously appeared in “The Exorcist: Believer” and “The Girl From Plainville”
• Jaylen Barron as Shayanna Jenkin
  • Barron previously appeared in “Blindspotting”

How to Watch ‘American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez’ Without Cable

If you don’t have a cable subscription or don’t have cable, you can stream ‘American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez’ live on DIRECTV Stream or Fubo TV.

• DIRECTV Stream (Free Trial)

In addition to ABC, Freeform, ESPN, and the other Disney channels, DIRECTV Stream offers CBS, NBC, and FOX. That sets it apart from most live TV streaming services. Plus, with a subscription, you get access to over 65 other channels in the basic package, including Nickelodeon, MTV, CNN, vh1, and more. The biggest selling point for DIRECTV Stream, though, is that it’s the best for live and regional sports coverage. Add that to over 65,000 on-demand titles and Cloud DVR and you have a diverse, versatile service that can meet all your streaming needs. The basic package costs $64.99 per month, with a wide variety of add-on options, and you can try it out with a five-day free trial.

DIRECTV Stream also has a promotion available for $15 off your first two months when you sign up for the Entertainment Package and add the DIRECTV Sports Pack. You can get it for $79.98/month for 2 months, instead of $94.98/month.

Fubo is billed as the ultimate live TV streaming service for anyone looking to cut the cord. With a subscription, you get access to over 100 channels (depending on your local area), 30 hours of DVR space, and a ton of on-demand content, mostly featuring episodes of shows that aired in recent weeks. Fubo also carries ABC and the ESPN family of services, making it a top option for sports fans. The service costs $74.99 per month, with a variety of add-on options, and offers a seven-day free trial.

When does ‘American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez’ air?

“American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez” premieres Tuesday, September 17 at 10 p.m. on FX. It follows an airing of the 2021 film “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” at 6 p.m.

How to Watch ‘American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez’ If You’re Not in the US

If you’re not in the US, you can still sign up for Fubo TV or DIRECTV Stream using a VPN and set your location to a US server.

Some of the safest choices to use include ExpressVPN or NordVPN. Both services offer huge discounts, along with a 100% money-back guarantee within the first 30 days.

Here’s a first look at the strange tale of “American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez,” courtesy of FX’s official YouTube channel:

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