Colbert 💔: How to watch The Late Show with Stephen Colbert live before the show ends
As a dedicated fan of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert for nearly a decade, the news released earlier this week about its cancellation has truly broken my heart. With how things are going today and so many aspects of life feeling in disarray, my weekday nights spent watching Stephen Colbert, with his sharp wit, satirical humor and his unique ability to blend intelligence with entertainment, provided a much-needed anchor.
Now more than ever, I'm determined to watch The Late Show for the next few months until its end in May 2026, and truly soak up every ounce of positive spin he manages to put on the dreary realities happening all over the world. While we're all patiently waiting and hoping that this isn't the end of his late-night humor, I've put together this helpful guide so you can find out how to watch The Late Show with Stephen Colbert live.
How to watch The Late Show with Hulu + Live TV
You can watch The Late Show with Stephen Colbert using Hulu + Live TV, which is a streaming and live television combo that rivals cable packages. Hulu + Live TV has no hidden charges like typical cable box fees, satellite costs or anything else. There is no installation, and all you need is an internet connection and a TV with access to an app store, either through an extension or a smart TV.
In addition, Hulu + Live TV allows you to surf over 100 channels of TV, news, live sports and entertainment. Plus, you have access to the entire streaming library, including original content, available with a Hulu streaming subscription.
How to watch The Late Show free with Fubo
The Late Show can be streamed live through a subscription to Fubo. For those who subscribe, Fubo offers a free trial on its featured plans, allowing new users to experience the service before committing.
What featured plans does Fubo offer?
Pro: Enjoy 232 channels and unlimited cloud DVR with Fubo's Pro plan. This plan allows you to watch regional NBA, NHL and MLB games and watch on up to 10 screens at once. Once your free trial ends, Fubo is offering a discounted rate at $64.99/month for the first month. Once that first month ends, the Pro plan will be $84.99/month.
Elite: A whopping 304 channels come with Fubo's Elite plan. Aside from unlimited cloud DVR, the Elite package has regional NBA, NHL and MLB games, the ability to watch on 10 screens at once as well as 4K streaming. Following the seven-day free trial, the Elite plan is $74.99/month for the first month. Once the first month ends, the Elite plan is $94.99/month.
Latino: 54 channels and unlimited cloud DVR highlight the Latino package, which also allows subscribers to watch on up to two screens at once. Following the free trial, the Latino plan is $9.99/month for the first month, followed by $14.99/month after the first month.