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How To Stream Miss America Online & Indulge Your Pageant Fascination

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Watching the Miss America pageant is a time-honored tradition for some, but watching any program or event live on a television is too "traditional" for many folks in 2017. The 2018 pageant airs Sept. 10 at 9 p.m. ET on ABC, if you can be in front of a TV by then. Fortunately, there are many ways to stream Miss America 2018 online if you can't. Just because you prefer Netflix to primetime, might be on the go come Sunday, or don't have access to a TV set, doesn't mean you have to miss out on the next coronation.

Co-hosted again by the powerhouse duo of Chris Harrison and Sage Steele, People reports that this year's pageant includes Jordin Sparks and Tara Lipinski as judges. As of Sept. 7, the pageant is already taking place, and finalists have already been selected for most of the major scholarships. But the main event is still Sunday night and you won't want to miss it. So here are a few ways to check it out:

With your cable login information, you can always stream ABC on their website — or app, if you're on a device. Your cable company may have a mobile streaming option as well. Newer services like Sling TV and Hulu Live also offer the ability to stream television as it airs, without a traditional remote and tube situation.

If you're unavailable to watch the pageant final on Sunday and don't have a DVR, check your OnDemand to stream it the next day. Hulu will likely either have the full show or clips up Monday night as well, either directly from the source at ABC or as highlights in entertainment news coverage. Youtube is a great resource as well, if you're looking to stream clips and highlights after the fact.

If all else fails, keep your eyes on social media Sunday night. There are sure to be plenty of Instagrams, live tweets, clips, gifs, photos, and so many hot takes to make you feel as if you're really there at the Miss America pageant in prime time.