Where to watch USA Network channel October 2026? Live stream TV providers, subscription plans and costs

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What is coming up on the USA Network in October 2026?

This month, the USA Network is delivering a packed lineup that balances live sports and extensive procedural marathons.

Live Premier League soccer returns from its international break on Saturday October 10, with the channel's Premier League Mornings strand featuring live coverage of Arsenal vs Leeds United and Aston Villa vs Brentford that day.

Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest is live on USA on Sunday October 11, with the channel set to screen Coventry City vs Newcastle United on Monday October 12.

Everton vs Chelsea and Manchester City vs Ipswich Town will be live on USA on Saturday October 17, while Leeds United vs Manchester United is the network's featured game on Sunday October 18. Tottenham Hotspur vs Coventry City is set to be screened on Monday October 19.

The USA Network's live games from the Premier League's eighth and ninth matchweeks are yet to be confirmed, but are likely to include Aston Villa vs Manchester City on Saturday October 24 and Chelsea vs Manchester United on Saturday October 31.

Following the USA Network's Premier League doubleheaders on Saturday mornings, the channel broadcasts that day's 12.30pm ET kickoff from Germany's Bundesliga. This month's live matches are RB Leipzig vs Eintracht Frankfurt on October 10, Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig on October 17, Borussia Dortmund vs Eintracht Frankfurt on October 24, and Der Klassiker, Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund, on October 31.

NCAA college football from the Pac-12 Conference is a fixture on the USA Network on Saturday evenings during the fall. This month's live games include Oregon State @ Colorado State on October 3, San Diego State @ Oregon State on October 10, Washington State @ Oregon State on October 17, Boise State @ Washington State on October 24, plus a doubleheader of Colorado State @ Utah State and Oregon State @ Fresno State on October 31.

The USA Network concludes its leg of screening live auto racing from the NASCAR Cup Series this month, as the channel televises the South Point 400 from Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday October 4, the Bank of America 400 from Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday October 11 and the Freeway Insurance 500 from Phoenix Raceway on Sunday October 18.

Much of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) Finals will be broadcast live by USA. The channel will show games two and three of the WNBA Finals on Monday October 19 and Thursday October 22, then - should they be necessary - the potential fifth, sixth and seventh games of the series on Monday October 26, Thursday October 29 and Saturday October 31.

WWE SmackDown is a mainstay of USA's primetime schedule, continuing to be a cornerstone event airing live every Friday at 8.00pm ET.

Beyond the live sports arena, the network is anchoring its daytime and late-night blocks with tried-and-true syndicated favorites. Viewers can settle in for massive, multi-hour daily marathons of Dick Wolf's Law & Order: Special Victims Unit series and his hit police drama Chicago P.D., which typically dominate the morning, afternoon and evening timeslots when the channel is not broadcasting live events.

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What is the USA Network?

Owned by Versant, the USA Network is a US-based entertainment and sports channel that shows a variety of drama, comedy, reality TV and syndicated series, as well as English Premier League (EPL) and German Bundesliga soccer games plus WWE SmackDown.

Premier League soccer on USA Network

Since the transition of sports content from NBCSN, USA Network has become the definitive cable home for the Premier League in the United States. Fans can find the majority of live matches on this channel, particularly during the busy Saturday morning windows and the high-stakes midweek rounds. Whether it's a 7.30am ET kickoff to start the weekend or a crucial clash under the lights on a Tuesday night, USA Network provides the core linear coverage for American supporters.

For a full breakdown of the season's broadcast schedule and the best ways to access every match across all networks, you can consult our comprehensive guide on how to watch and live stream English Premier League soccer. Accessing the USA Network is straightforward for cord-cutters, as it is a staple of major streaming packages like Sling Blue, DirecTV and YouTube TV. This ensures that even without a traditional cable contract, you have a front-row seat to the tactical battles and dramatic goals that define the English top flight.

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WWE SmackDown on the USA Network

The "Blue Brand" has solidified its place as a Friday night powerhouse, being broadcast every week from 8.00pm ET / 7.00pm CT. To catch every spear and stunner live, many fans are turning to flexible streaming options. If you are trying to decide which package fits your viewing habits, our breakdown of Sling Orange versus Sling Blue is an essential resource, as it highlights how the Blue package provides access to USA Network for your weekly dose of SmackDown.

Most PLEs now stream exclusively on the new ESPN direct-to-consumer platform, with select marquee events simulcast on their linear channels. For fans who want to ensure they have the right setup for the "Big Four" events, you can consult our guide on how to watch and live stream the ESPN channel. Between the USA Network, Netflix and ESPN, the "Road to WrestleMania" is more spread out than ever, but these platforms ensure you won't miss a single moment of the drama.

Where can I watch it for free?

You can watch the USA Network for free through DirecTV plans, as it has a free five-day trial for new customers.

You can watch it on Sling TV's Blue or Orange & Blue plans, but not on Orange. It's also available on YouTube TV.

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If you are out of the country and would like to watch upcoming USA Network content on your favored streaming service, you can do so by bypassing geo-restrictions by using a Virtual Private Network (VPN).

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