Plex has added nine more free live TV channels, including Vikings, 60 Minutes and Pawn Stars, and you can watch all of them on a Windows PC without paying a penny.
The new channels went live on 12 November 2026.
That takes Plex past 600 free live channels, according to Pocket-lint.
It is the second batch this month, after seven channels arrived on 4 November.
The 9 New Free Channels on Plex
- Vikings - the History drama, running nonstop.
- 60 Minutes - classic episodes of the CBS news magazine.
- Pawn Stars and American Pickers - the two big History reality shows.
- History's Greatest Mysteries - documentary episodes.
- The Librarians - the fantasy adventure series.
- Judy Justice and Tribunal Justice - two courtroom channels.
- The Great Christmas Light Fight - just in time for the holidays.
The batch from 4 November added Monsters Are Real, Western Bound, Racing America, Metal Rocks, Soul Flix, Cosmic Frontiers and Complex TV.
Is Plex Live TV Really Free?
Yes. It is paid for by ads, a bit like regular TV, and there is no subscription.
You may be asked to create a free Plex account, but you never need a card. Even a paid Plex Pass does not remove the ads, according to Plex's own FAQ.
Does it work in my country?
Probably. Plex says more than 80% of its channels work worldwide, though some vary by country. Live TV is not available at all in 14 countries, including Russia, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt and South Africa.
How to Watch Plex Live TV on Your PC
- Open the guide. Go to watch.plex.tv/live-tv in any browser - nothing to install.
- Sign in if asked. A free Plex account is enough, and it also saves your favourite channels.
- Pick a channel. Scroll the TV guide, or search for one of the new channels by name.
Prefer an app? The Plex desktop app for Windows has Live TV in the left sidebar. If you do not see it, look under More.
Not sure which Plex app to install? Our Plex Media Player page explains the difference between Plex Desktop, the old player and Plex HTPC for a PC connected to a TV.
Also on your TV.
The same free channels work in the Plex app on Fire TV, Android TV, Roku, Apple TV, Xbox, PlayStation and most smart TVs.
Already Use IPTV Playlists?
Plex Live TV is a ready-made lineup, so you cannot add your own M3U playlist to it. For that, you still need a playlist player.
- Kodi - free, with a full TV guide once you add a PVR add-on.
- VLC media player - the quickest way to test a playlist link on Windows.
- TiviMate - the favourite on Fire TV and Android TV boxes.
Can you get Plex channels as an M3U playlist?
Not officially. Plex does not publish playlist links, so these channels only play inside Plex.
Unofficial Plex playlists exist, but people who use them report that they break often. Every user shares the same access tokens, so Plex's session limit is hit fast, and one user saw 401 Unauthorized errors after the links changed.
Want free channels that do load in a playlist player? Our IPTV Finder lists them and shows which streams are working right now.
Running your own Plex server?
That is a different thing from Live TV, and it needs to stay updated. Hackers have been breaking into out-of-date Plex servers - see is your Plex server mining crypto for hackers?
Quick questions
What new channels did Plex add?
Vikings, 60 Minutes, Pawn Stars, American Pickers, The Librarians, Tribunal Justice, Judy Justice, History's Greatest Mysteries and The Great Christmas Light Fight, on 12 November 2026.
Is Plex Live TV free?
Yes. It is free with ads. You may need a free Plex account, but you never pay, and a Plex Pass does not remove the ads.
Can I watch Plex Live TV without installing anything?
Yes. Open watch.plex.tv/live-tv in a browser such as Chrome, Edge or Firefox and pick a channel.
Do I need a Plex server to watch Live TV?
No. Live TV streams from Plex itself. A Plex Media Server is only for your own movies, shows and music.
Can I add Plex channels to an M3U playlist?
Not officially. Plex does not offer playlist links, and the unofficial ones break often because every user shares the same access tokens. Watch the channels in Plex instead.
How many free channels does Plex have?
More than 600, according to Pocket-lint, plus over 50,000 free movies and shows on demand.
The bottom line
Plex's free lineup keeps growing, and the nine new channels are one browser tab away on any Windows PC. Keep a playlist player around for everything Plex does not carry.
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