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How to Watch Showtime Live Online in the United States

Viewers in United States can access Showtime via several streaming providers. It covers live sport, sports news and analysis. Compare packages here.

Price: $9.99 / month Trial: Available Feed: English 1080p Territory: United States
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Showtime Streaming Options

6 streaming options available

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Official Subscription Packages

Streaming Plans & Pricing for Showtime

Independently Verified Rates
Free Trial
Apple TV+

Apple TV+ Monthly

$9.99 / month
  • Critically acclaimed Originals (Severance, Silo, Slow Horses)
  • True 4K HDR/Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos on all content
  • Friday Night Baseball (in select markets)
  • Family Sharing for up to 6 people at no extra cost
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Free Trial
DIRECTV Stream

DIRECTV Sports Pack

$14.99/mo
  • Adds NFL RedZone, NHL Network, and MLB Network
  • Carries CBS Sports Network, Fox Soccer Plus, and Next Level Sports
  • Includes regional out-of-market sports simulcasts
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Free Trial
Fubo

Sports Plus with NFL RedZone

$10.99/mo
  • NFL RedZone live Sunday broadcast feed
  • Specialty collegiate channels including SEC Network and ACC Network out-of-market feeds
  • High-octane sports networks like PAC-12 Network, Stadium, and Racing America
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Free Trial
Hulu + Live TV

Español Add-on

$4.99/mo
  • Adds CNN en Español, Discovery en Español, and Discovery Familia
  • Includes ESPN Deportes, Fox Deportes, and History en Español
  • Live international soccer and Latin American sports telecasts
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Free Trial
Paramount+

Paramount+ Essential

$7.99 / mo
  • Live NFL on CBS regular-season and playoff telecasts
  • Every UEFA Champions League, Europa League, and Serie A match live
  • 24/7 live soccer analysis via CBS Sports Golazo Network
  • Stream on up to 3 screens simultaneously in 1080p 60fps
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Free Trial
YouTube TV

4K Plus Add-on

$9.99/mo
  • Live sporting telecasts in 4K Ultra High Definition
  • Unlimited simultaneous screens on the primary home network
  • 3 concurrent display screens outside the home network
  • Offline viewing for DVR recordings downloaded to mobile devices
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Editorial Review & Field Test

Showtime Broadcast Assessment

Editorially Verified

The Verdict

Showtime delivers consistent 1080p feeds and selective 4K video playback with pristine audio clarity, backed by a polished interface inside Paramount+. The standalone app era is history, meaning access now requires bundling through the Paramount+ with Showtime tier or paying for an old-school cable add-on. While live combat sports exited the network, it remains an essential pick for gritty prestige drama fans, gripping sports documentaries, and uncut movies.

Best For

  • Prestige TV enthusiasts following hit series like Yellowjackets and The Chi
  • Cinephiles seeking uncut Hollywood films and original movie premieres
  • Sports documentary buffs watching in-depth athletic storytelling and specials
  • Cord-cutters looking to combine premium cable titles with Paramount+ content

Pricing Reality

You cannot pick up Showtime over the air with a digital antenna because it has always operated as a premium pay channel. Digital cord-cutters must pay $13.99 monthly for the Paramount+ with Showtime plan, while cable and satellite customers get dinged $12 to $15 monthly on top of their base package. Standalone apps like Showtime Anytime have shut down completely, eliminating any loophole to bypass the broader platform bundle.

What We Like

  • Clean 1080p and 4K picture quality with commercial-free playback on on-demand programming
  • Broad device compatibility across smart TV platforms, Apple TV, Fire TV, and mobile apps
  • Massive consolidated on-demand vault merging Showtime series with Paramount+ libraries
  • Direct digital access without requiring a locked-in multi-year cable television contract

Things to Consider

  • Standalone Showtime applications are discontinued and fully forced into Paramount+ or pay-TV packages
  • Live boxing and combat telecasts have been shut down and removed from the active network roster
  • Linear east and west coast feeds still enforce rigid broadcast scheduling for new episode debuts
  • Aggressive geographic IP filters immediately block all video playback outside United States borders

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Frequently Asked Questions

How to Stream Showtime: Live TV & Schedule FAQ

Can I watch Showtime for free with an indoor TV antenna?

No. Showtime is a premium subscription network rather than an over-the-air broadcast channel, meaning digital antennas cannot pick up its signal.

What is the cheapest way to watch Showtime without cable?

The Paramount+ with Showtime plan at $13.99 monthly is the lowest direct price point to access the entire library and live digital east and west coast feeds.

Does Showtime still broadcast live championship boxing cards?

No. Showtime officially closed its sports division and ended live boxing telecasts, focusing instead on sports documentaries and scripted drama series.

Why is the Showtime video player blocked when I travel abroad?

Paramount enforces strict territorial licensing agreements that automatically block foreign IP addresses from accessing video content outside the United States.

Where Showtime is Available

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