Watch USA Network Live Without Cable: Streaming Plans Compared

USA is one of the most popular TV channels for a reason — I love its perfect mix of drama series, daytime programming, and sports (including one of my guilty pleasures, WWE). All the major streaming services offer it: Sling TV, Fubo, DIRECTV STREAM, and Hulu + Live TV.

In a hurry? These services are my favorites for NBCUniversal channels:

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How to Watch USA Network Live Without Cable

USA Network is owned by NBCUniversal (which also owns the streaming service Peacock). You can’t pick it up for free with an antenna, but many major streaming services provide it, without any of the commitments or contracts that cable and satellite companies require.

If you love USA’s programming, I think you’ll probably like TNT, TBS, truTV, Paramount Network, FX, and AMC as well — it might be worth keeping these channels in mind when choosing an overall streaming package.

Service	Price	Channels	Reviews
	$40.00/month	40+	Sling
	$79.99/month	150+	Fubo
	$108.99/month	125+	DIRECTV
	$76.99/month	95+	Hulu
	$72.99/month	100+	YouTube

As cable-replacement streaming services, all of these come with cloud-based DVRs and let you watch on multiple screens simultaneously. They work with almost any major streaming device, such as Android and iOS mobile devices, smart TVs (eg, Google, Samsung, LG), Apple TV, Roku, Chromecast, web browsers, Amazon Fire TV devices, and even gaming systems (eg, Xbox and PlayStation).

Other Ways to Stream USA Network

Not looking for a full cable-replacement streaming service? That’s ok — I’ve got some other ways to watch USA Network programming:

• Peacock: As NBCUniversal’s on-demand streaming service, it includes content from USA, Bravo, Syfy, E!, and Oxygen, among others (but no live stream). After a free trial, I paid a low fee to remove commercials, or you can pay a slightly higher one to unlock more content. We have a full Peacock review with further details.
• On-demand: I’ve found some USA Network series, such as Dirty John and The Sinner, are often available on-demand through services like Netflix.
• USA App: Although you need a streaming service login, this app allows you to watch USA live and on-demand.

Today’s USA Schedule

See our USA Network Schedule page for all the details of what’s playing today.

Our Choice

I’ve found Sling TV’s Blue plan to be the most cost-effective way to watch USA, and this also comes with other top NBC Universal channels such as Bravo, Syfy, and NBC if your area has a local affiliate. On top of that, you save $25 if you sign up through us today.

FAQs

What kind of shows can I watch on USA Network?

Though it’s still the home of WWE Raw and NXT and other sporting events, USA has come a long way from its sports network roots. Cable’s “#1 Entertainment Network” follows basically the same format as most of the other general entertainment pay channels like FX, TNT, and Paramount Network: original scripted and unscripted shows, plus a few movies and some comfort-food reruns.

Original series on USA include:

• Mr. Robot
• The Biggest Loser
• Chrisley Knows Best
• Chucky
• Dirty John
• Growing Up Chrisley
• Miz & Mrs
• The Rev
• She’s The Boss
• The Sinner
• Straight Up Steve Austin
• Temptation Island.

Current syndicated series:

• Chicago PD
• Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
• NCIS
• NCIS: Los Angeles.

Recently featured movies:

• Bride of Chucky
• Child’s Play 2
• Child’s Play 3
• Curse of Chucky
• Cult of Chucky
• Fantastic Beasts (both movies)
• Harry Potter (all 8 movies)
• John Wick (all 3 movies)
• Scream 4
• Seed of Chucky.

Who owns USA Network?

Short answer: NBCUniversal, which is owned by Comcast. If you want the whole story though, we’ll have to go back to 1977 New York, when UA-Columbia Cablevision and the Madison Square Garden Corporation launched the Madison Square Garden Sports Network under the leadership of CEO Kay Koplovitz. The channel’s name was changed to USA Network in 1980.

Here’s where it gets complicated. In 1981, Time Inc bought UA-Columbia’s share of the network, MSG Corp’s owner transferred its share to sister-subsidiary Paramount Pictures, and MCA Inc acquired a third. All three were under a non-compete clause that precluded owning any other basic cable channels. In 1987, Time sold its portion to try to buy CNN (they didn’t get it), leaving MCA and Paramount each with 50%.

In 1994, ownership got shaken up again when Paramount was sold to Viacom. In 1995, Seagram (yes, the liquor company) bought MCA. In 1996, Viacom launched TV Land and promptly got sued by MCA for violating the non-compete clause. MCA won, so Viacom sold its share to Seagram. In 1998, Seagram sold most of USA and sister-channel Sci-Fi to one Barry Diller, who at the time also owned the Home Shopping Network, forming USA Networks.

In 2001, USA Networks sold USA Network and the Sci-Fi Channel, among other assets, to Vivendi Universal, and became part of the Universal Television Group. In 2003, General Electric and Vivendi glommed their American TV and film assets together into NBCUniversal. Finally, in 2011, Comcast acquired most of NBCUniversal from GE and got the rest of it in 2013.

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Alanna Baker was the Streaming Content Editor at Hotdog.com, specializing in comprehensive streaming coverage across various genres, with a particular focus on sports and Sling TV offerings. With a background in literature and education, coupled with extensive experience in media and law, Alanna brings a unique perspective to the streaming industry.

Her expertise stems from being an early adopter of various entertainment technologies, from mail-order Netflix to modern streaming platforms. Alanna's in-depth knowledge of Sling TV's modular service and her ability to cover diverse streaming content make her a key expert in navigating the complex landscape of modern streaming options, especially in sports and entertainment.

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