How to watch USA Network without cable in 2026

One of the oldest and more popular channels, USA Network is a must-have for a lot of folks. From CSI reruns to WWE Smackdowns, USA features a bunch of original programming. Sports-wise, they also carry the U.S. Open, Olympics, NASCAR, Premier League and more. It's available on a variety of streaming services but we typically recommend these first: DIRECTV, Fubo and Sling. Free trials with each give you access before you commit. Read on for more...

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• USA Network on Sling TV
• USA Network on DIRECTV
• USA Network on Hulu Live
• Providers with USA Network
• Sporting Events

Note: For all sections below, a checkmark next to a plan means that it's our favorite way of getting USA Network.

USA Network on Sling TV

• Channels: 50
• Best price: $23
• 7-day free trial

Visit Sling

Of all the providers on this list, Sling is the least expensive and if you don't watch a ton of TV, probably your best option. Sling is considered a skinny bundle provider, meaning it has only the most popular channels included. USA Network is one of them. USA is owned by NBCUniversal and with Sling, you'll get most of the other sister channels as well. Some of those include CNBC, E!, MSNBC, Brave, Oxygen, Syfy and more.

Sling has two main plans, Orange and Blue. Both cost $23/mo, however USA Network is ONLY available in the Blue package (43 channels). So, obviously, that's the one you'll want to choose. If you want more options, you can save by bundling Blue and Orange for $29.99/mo. Overall, a solid value compared to other providers. They also offer a ton of add-on packs for just about any theme or type of programming.

For most needs, we like Sling a lot. Simple, easy setup and just works...across all platforms. USA is only available in the Blue pack but that's probably a good thing for most -- Blue lets you connect up to three devices, while Orange limits you to one. The main reason for that difference is that Orange includes the Disney channels (ESPN, Disney, etc.) so they offset the value a bit. In most cases, Sling offers a 7-day free trial to try things out. That offer is usually only available to new subscribers (if you previously canceled Sling you're out of luck).

Lastly, if you're interested in USA Network for the Premier League, Sling doesn't have NBC, so you'll miss all the games there. Most EPL fans choose DIRECTV instead (see below)...

USA Network on DIRECTV

• Channels: 160
• Best price: $49.99
• 5-day free trial

Visit DIRECTV

DIRECTV streaming is the lightweight version of their satellite service. Surprisingly, it doesn't skimp on channels either. It basically has all the channels of satellite including sports and movie packs. You'll also essentially pay the same as well. The big difference is no satellite dish AND no contract. Being streaming, you can subscribe and cancel whenever you want.

With respect to USA, it's available in all their plans. The least expensive is the Entertainment package (90 channels for $49.99/mo, a first month discount off the regular price of $89.99/mo). With that, you'll also get all your locals and the max number of regional sports -- nobody has more RSN contracts than DIRECTV. As with the other providers on this page, DIRECTV carries the full complement of NBCUniversal channels.

In a lot of ways, DIRECTV is pretty similar to Fubo. Has a bunch of channels, sports and local channels....oh, and USA in all their packages. The biggest difference between the two is their technology. Both offer unlimited DVR storage and have stable/excellent apps, some folks just prefer the look and feel of one over the other. Since both offer free trials, if you're unsure, give each a try for a few days before you commit (don't forget to cancel in time!).

USA Network on Hulu Live

• Channels: 95
• Best price: $89.99
• Free Disney+

Visit Hulu

Last, but not least, you can also get USA Network with Hulu + Live TV. Hulu started out as a pure on-demand provider with a bunch of original programming (like Netflix). A few years back, they began offering a live TV option that rivals the value of a lot of the leading providers. With live TV, they only offer two plans: one with ads, one without. You get the same number of channels with each (95 chs) and the ad-supported one goes for $89.99/mo.

If you're allergic to ads, it'll cost you $10/mo more to upgrade to the ad-free package. Hulu's ads aren't super intrusive or annoying so it didn't bother us all that much.

Back to USA Network, as with the other providers on this page, you'll get a bunch of similar programming with Hulu Live. Some of those include: HGTV, TLC, TBS, E!, A&E, Hallmark, TBS and a ton more. USA is part of the NBCUniversal family so most of those sister channels are available with Hulu as well.

Disney purchased Hulu (from Comcast) back in 2025 and has since bundled a bunch of their properties to attract new subscribers. When it comes to Hulu Live, you'll get Disney+ AND ESPN+ absolutely free. That's a pretty sweet deal and valued at about $25/mo. If you already have either (or both), it effectively lowers your Hulu Live bill by about that much. Definitely factor that into your final decision..

Finally, if things don't end up working out with Hulu, cancellation is quick and easy. They don't make you jump through hoops or call up an agent to cancel. Simply log into your account and cancel.

Streaming services with and without USA Network

USA is considered a core cable/streaming channel so it's not surprising that it's found in all major streaming services. It's also included in all their plans, so unlike with other channels, you won't have to compromise on costs just to watch it. Smaller live TV providers like Philo typically don't include USA.

Live sporting events on USA Network

Being a major part of the NBC Sports family of channels, you can watch a variety of sporting events on USA Network. Some of those include: NASCAR playoffs, WWE SmackDown, PGA, WNBA, Premier League, WNBA and more.