How to watch ‘American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez’ Season 1 (for free)

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

The special will take a look at the strange, twisting saga of football player Aaron Hernandez.

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

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

FX’s newest limited-time series is “based on the podcast Gladiator: Aaron Hernandez and Football Inc. from The Boston Globe and Wondery. The 10-episode limited series charts the rise and fall of NFL superstar Aaron Hernandez and explores the disparate strands 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 $93M filming in 28 N.J. towns and cities

‘American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez’ Cast

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

How to watch ‘American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez’ without cable

If you’re a cord-cutter or don’t have cable, you can live stream “American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez” 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. This sets it apart from most live TV streaming services. On top of that, a subscription gets you access to more than 65 other channels in its base package, including Nickelodeon, MTV, CNN, vh1, and more. The biggest selling point for DIRECTV Stream, however, is that it is the best for live and regional sports coverage. Add that to over 65,000 on-demand titles and its Cloud DVR and you have a diverse, versatile service that can meet any of your streaming needs. The base package costs $64.99 per month, with a wide range 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 considered the ultimate live TV streaming service for anyone seeking 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 tons of on-demand content, mainly featuring episodes of shows that have aired in recent weeks. Fubo has ABC and the ESPN family, too, making it a top option for sports fans. The service costs $74.99 per month, with a range of add-on options, and features a seven-day free trial.

When is ‘American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez’ on?

“American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez” premieres on Tuesday, Sep. 17 at 10 p.m. on FX. It will follow after 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 USA

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

Among the safest choices to use are ExpressVPN or NordVPN. Both services offer massive discounts, along with a 100% money-back guarantee within the first 30 days.

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

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