An all new season of American Idol premieres on ABC Sunday, March 9 at 8/7c.

The long-running singing competition series returns Sunday with alum judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie. After Katy Perry’s bow out after seven consecutive seasons as a judge, country music star Carrie Underwood will join the judges panel for season 23, 20 years after winning the competition herself.

A preview for season 23 happened right after the 2025 Academy Awards aired on March 7. The preview included a sneak peek of Underwood being welcomed by Bryan and Richie.

Where can I watch American Idol season 23?

Those interested in catching this season’s hopeful singers perform before the star judges can stream the show through Fubo or DirecTV Stream—both of which have free trials for new subscribers to enjoy.

What is Fubo?

Fubo is a popular streaming service known for its extensive sports coverage, but it also offers users the ability to stream over 100 live TV channels through its base package for just $84.99 a month following its 7-day free trial.

Popular channels available for streaming through Fubo include ESPN, NBC, ABC, CBS, TLC, MTV and more. Subscribers can also enjoy on-demand streaming and useful features such as Fubo’s unlimited DVR feature perfect for recording favorite shows and movies.

What is DirecTV Stream?

DirecTV Stream is similar to Fubo as it has many of the same channels and features. At just $86.99 a month after its free trial, users can access over 90 channels such as ABC, AMC, BET, Bravo, CMT, CNBC, CNN and more through the base plan.

Those interested in exploring more of DirecTV Stream’s available plans can learn more here.