How to Watch the USA Network Without Cable to Livestream the 2024 Paris Olympics
Written by djfrosty on July 26, 2024
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Close to 3,000 athletes will compete at a shot shot for a gold medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The opening ceremony aired on Friday (July 26) with American athletes decked out in official Team USA merch. Want to watch the Olympics on TV? NBC is the official network to watch the Olympics on TV at home, but you can also watch and livestream swimming, track and field events and more summer sports from their NBCUniversal partners, including the USA Network.
Having a cable package is the easiest way to watch the USA Network at home, but if you’ve recently cut the cord, there are still options for streaming the channel without cable including live TV streamers.
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How to Watch USA Network Online Without Cable At Home
Peacock is the official streaming platform for NBC and all of the channels owned by the media company — including USA Network. You can watch the 2024 Paris Olympics right on the streaming platform in addition to the USA Network’s original TV series and movies. If you already have a Peacock subscription, you can watch the channel instantly for no additional cost when you log into the platform.
Don’t have Peacock? There is no free trial for new subscribers, but the streaming platform does come with various plans starting at $7.99 a month to choose from based on your budget.
There are two Peacock plans you can choose from: the Premium Plan that’s ad-supported and the cheapest option at $7.99 a month or the Premium Plus plan for $13.99 a month that comes with everything in the Premium Plan in addition to you local NBC channel and the ability to download and watch content offline. Save additional cash when you choose an annual plan, which will give you an entire year of access for the cost of 10 months.
Outside of the 2024 summer Olympics and USA Network content, Peacock comes with its own collection of original TV shows and movies as well as programs from NBC and Bravo. Content you can look forward to watching includes Poker Face, The Traitors, Couple to Throuple, The Best Man: The Final Chapters, Bel-Air, Love Island, Love Island Games, One of Us Is Lying, Dr. Death, Yellowstone, Suits, The Office, Modern Family and Parks & Recreation. Bravo fans can also tune into content like Vanderpump Rules, Below Deck, The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip and Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard.
How to Watch USA Network Online Without Cable for Free
Live TV streamers are hosting a variety of promos and free trials that’ll give you access to the USA Network online to stream for free or at a discounted cost. Keep reading to learn more.
DirecTV Stream
You can watch USA Network on DirecTV Stream, which also comes with your local NBC station for even more 2024 summer Olympics coverage. New users are eligible for a five-day free trial through DirecTV Stream when you sign up for one of its four packages. Every streaming package includes USA Network as well as CNBC, MSNBC and dozens of other channels. Bonus offer: you can save $30 when you combine a streaming package with a “Sports Pack.” Right now, the Entertainment + Sports Pack is $85 (reg. $95) for the first three months.
Sling TV
Sling TV lets you watch the USA Network and 2024 Paris Olympics in 4K definition when you prepay for two months of Sling’s Blue package. There are a total of three plans you can choose from, but only the Blue Package and the Orange + Blue Package will get you the USA Network. Within the Blue Package, you’ll receive the USA Network in addition to NBC and more sports, news and entertainment channels, plus 50 hours of DVR storage. Save 22% off when you prepay for two months of the Blue Package for $70 (reg. $90).
FuboTV
Another affordable option that lets you stream USA Network without cable is FuboTV. New users can score a free seven-day trial when you sign up for one of the three packages offered. In addition to letting you watch the USA Network online, Fubo offers access to NBC and hundreds of other channels available in your lineup.
Once you free trial is over, you’ll be charged the normal subscription price starting at $80 a month. For almost double the channels, 4K definition and access to Paramount+ with Showtime for free, you can upgrade to the Premier plan for just $100 a month.
Hulu + Live TV
You can also watch USA Network on Hulu + Live TV, which is offering a rare three-day free trial for new users that sign up. It’s also the one option that offers the most for less. Not only will you get access to the USA Network, you’ll also get more than 94 channels (including NBC) in addition to access to the entire Hulu library — and only for $77 a month once the free trial is over.
What we like: your Hulu + Live TV plan includes Disney+ and ESPN+ for exclusive sports coverage and programming from ESPN, and all the Disney+ originals.
Does USA Network Have a Streaming App?
Yes, you can stream USA Network on its official streaming network Peacock. In addition to USA Network content, you’ll also have access to programs from NBC, Bravo and Peacock-exclusive TV series and movies.
Can I Get the USA Network on Antenna?
The USA Network is considered a paid channel, which means you’ll need either a live TV streamer or Peacock in order to watch USA Network without cable. Digital antennas (like this one from Amazon) will pick up local channels like NBC, which means you can still watch the 2024 Paris Olympics, but you won’t be able to watch the USA Network airing.
In addition to the 2024 Paris Olympics, the USA Network has a lineup of comedies, dramas and sports coverage that you can tune into. Some of the most popular programs include White Collar, Temptation Island, Chicago P.D., Psych, The Courtship, Miz & Mrs, Chrisley Knows Best, NCIS: Los Angeles and 9-1-1. Sports fans can also catch everything from summer Olympics games to NASCAR, WWE NXT, WWE Raw and Premier League.