How to Watch Live TV on Kodi: 8 Legal Add-ons from the Official Repository

Cord-cutting is more popular than ever, but it's not for everyone. If you've 'shaved' your cable bill instead of cutting it entirely, options like Netflix fill some gaps, while Hulu + Live TV offers premium live channels. Roku private channels or Plex unofficial apps can also expand your viewing. However, Kodi stands out for its flexibility—as long as you stick to legal sources.

The Legality Challenge with Kodi

Kodi's reputation for piracy stems from third-party add-ons streaming copyrighted content without permission, which is illegal and unreliable. Streams vanish, and you risk legal issues or device problems, like with Amazon Fire TV Stick setups.

We're focused solely on legal options from Kodi's official repository. These are stable, safe, and won't cross legal lines. Here's our curated list of eight reliable add-ons for live TV.

1. BBC iPlayer

Available directly from the official Kodi repository, this add-on uses the BBC's API to stream BBC One, Two, Three, Four, News, CBeebies live, plus on-demand content and radio. No third-party ZIP files needed.

Outside the UK? Use a DNS proxy, as BBC blocks VPNs. Download: BBC iPlayer

2. FOX Sports GO

For sports fans ditching cable, this official add-on delivers FOX Sports live TV and on-demand. Requires credentials from a participating TV provider.

Download: FOX Sports GO

3. Pluto TV

A free service with 100+ live channels like CBS News, NBC, Bloomberg, and Sky News, plus U.S. on-demand movies and shows.

Download: Pluto TV

4. Arte

This Franco-German cultural channel offers free arts and culture content, much in English, with live streams and on-demand from Western Europe.

Download: Arte

5. Cheddar

A rising cable/online news channel covering tech, media, and entertainment—live stream only.

Download: Cheddar

6. Comet TV

Sci-fi fans rejoice: classic favorites, cult hits, and hidden gems via live stream only.

Download: Comet TV

7. MLS Live

Stream Major League Soccer out-of-market games (blackouts apply). Requires $79 season subscription.

Download: MLS Live

8. PlayStation Vue

Integrate your PlayStation Vue subscription (channels vary by package) into Kodi for unified media playback. Standalone apps exist, but this keeps everything in one interface.

Download: PlayStation Vue

How to Install Official Kodi Add-ons

Follow these steps for any add-on above:

1. Open Kodi.
2. Select Add-ons.
3. Click the box icon (top-right).
4. Choose Install from repository.
5. Select Kodi Add-on Repository.
6. Go to Video add-ons.
7. Find and select the add-on.
8. Click Install.

Your Go-To Legal Live TV Add-ons?

These eight cover news, sports, culture, and more—all official and legal. The repository has additional international options too. Share your favorites in the comments (legal only!). Avoid risky third-party repos for safety.