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Bachelor Nation fans are getting to know a different kind of contestant in The Golden Bachelor. The popular spinoff, which premiered last year, features older singles vying for the final rose. This season, a new leading man is entering the mansion: 66-year-old Mel Owens, an NFL alum and divorced father of two.
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At a Glance: How to Watch The Golden Bachelor Online Without Cable
Date, Time: Starting on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, at 8 p.m. EST
If you’re looking to keep up with the Bachelor spinoff as it airs, read on. Below is a quick guide on where to stream The Golden Bachelor Season Two online, including a couple of ways to watch episodes for free.
How to Watch The Golden Bachelor Season 2 Online Without Cable
New episodes of The Golden Bachelor are airing live every week on ABC and will be available on Hulu the day after they air. We recommend that cord-cutters get a live TV streaming service to watch new episodes as soon as they air. Here are all your best options for streaming the new season online.
How to Watch The Golden Bachelor Online for Free Without Cable (2025)
EDITOR’S PICK
DirecTV
With ABC in several packages — including the affordable MyNews Package — DirecTV is a great way to watch live TV — and a great way to stream The Golden Bachelor. Best of all, DirecTV subscriptions start with a five-day free trial. After the free trial, the MyNews Package costs $39.99 a month.
How to Watch The Golden Bachelor Online for Free Without Cable (2025)
Fubo TV
Another excellent live TV streaming service for watching The Golden Bachelor online is FuboTV. FuboTV starts with a seven-day free trial (use that to stream episodes of The Golden Bachelor for free), and with the Fubo News + Sports Plan, you can access ABC for $45.99 for your first month, after which the cost increases to $55.99 per month.
How to Watch The Golden Bachelor Online for Free Without Cable (2025)
NEXT-DAY STREAMING
Hulu
New episodes of The Golden Bachelor will be available to stream on Hulu, but not until the day after they air on ABC. If you don’t mind waiting, grab an ad-supported Hulu subscription for $9.99 a month, or an ad-free subscription for $18.99 a month. Both plans start with a 30-day free trial.
How to Watch The Golden Bachelor Online for Free Without Cable (2025)
Sling TV
$45.99
Sling TV offers one of the most flexible ways to stream The Golden Bachelor on ABC. You can sign up for Sling’s Blue plan, a news-centric service that provides access to the network for $45.99 per month. You also have the option to sign up for Sling’s Orange + Blue plan, which includes channels such as ABC, Hallmark, and Disney for $60.99 per month.
Stream The Golden Bachelor Season 2 for Free Online
Want to watch The Golden Bachelor for free? Be sure to take advantage of the free trials from all the above streaming services. With DirecTV’s five-day free trial, fuboTV’s seven-day free trial, and Hulu’s 30-day free trial, you can watch The Golden Bachelor for free for a total of 42 days. That’s enough to catch approximately six new episodes of the show without paying.
When Does The Golden Bachelor Season 2 Come Out? Release Date, Air Time
The Golden Bachelor premieres on Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 8 p.m. ET. The series will continue to air new hour-long episodes every Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET until the season finale.
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