Paramount Network has become a popular channel due to the success of Yellowstone starring Kevin Costner.
The best way to get Paramount Network without cable is through Philo.
The streaming service carries over 60 live TV channels, including CMT, HGTV, and three Hallmark channels for $25 per month.
You can sign up for a free 7-day trial of Philo in under a minute by using your mobile number. Then you can begin streaming Season 4 of Yellowstone live along with other shows from Paramount Network.
Cord-cutters and streaming fans have a number of options to get Paramount Network without cable. Here are all your options.
Table of Contents
- How to Stream Paramount Network Live Without Cable
- Is Yellowstone Season 1 through 3 on streaming?
- Is Bellator MMA still on Paramount Network?
- What’s the best way to watch Paramount Network without cable?
How to Stream Paramount Network Live Without Cable
Not too long ago, you would have to rely on a cable or satellite TV provider to watch Paramount Network. That’s now a thing of the past.
There are seven live TV streaming services that deliver networks like A&E, History, ESPN and even your local channels such as NBC over the Internet. These streaming services cost much less than a cable bundle or satellite TV package.
YouTube TV, Philo, Hulu + Live TV, fuboTV, DIRECTV STREAM, Sling TV and Vidgo all carry Paramount Network. Most of these services have a free trial that lasts a week.
So you can easily watch a few episodes of Yellowstone, or Lip Sync Battle for free. Just remember to cancel before the trial ends if you decide that the streaming service isn’t for you.
All you need to start out is an Internet connection, and a streaming device or Smart TV. A Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Fire Stick or Apple TV will do the job.
Philo
Philo is the best deal for most people in search of a way to watch Paramount Network when it airs new TV shows and subsequent episodes.
It’s also the cheapest way to watch Season 4 of Yellowstone live or on-demand without a cable subscription. Philo does not carry any sports networks or any locals. A subscription costs $25 per month.
You can watch live TV on three screens at once. Subscribers get unlimited Cloud DVR for recordings. And you get a huge library of on-demand shows and movies.
Philo has apps for Smart TVs using Android TV or Google TV software. You can also add the Philo app to your Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Google Chromecast with Google TV, and Apple TV.
There are mobile apps for iPhone, iPads and Android smartphones when you’re on the go.
Philo subscribers can activate more than 40 apps. So if you want to activate the Paramount Network app and catch up on an episode of Yellowstone, no problem. No cable TV provider needed.
You can look over Philo’s channel lineup, or sign up for a free 7-day trial.
Sling TV
Sling TV has Paramount Network on its Comedy Extra bundle.
You can add Comedy Extra (for $6 per month) to the Sling Orange or Blue plan.
Sling Blue carries 45+ channels, including NFL Network, FS1, CNN and TNT for $35 per month. Sling Orange has AMC, ESPN and Food Network for $35 per month.
Note: Now through Nov. 14, Sling TV is adding a free preview of Paramount Network to all Sling Orange and Sling Blue subscribers. So you won’t need to add the Comedy Extra bundle to catch the premiere of Yellowstone Season 4.
Subscribers get 50 hours of Cloud DVR. Sling Blue subscribers can watch live TV on three screens at once. Sling Orange subscribers can watch TV on one screen at a time.
Sling TV has apps on every major streaming device, so it’s pretty easy to start watching on your Smart TV. You can also watch Sling TV with a Roku, Amazon Fire TV and Apple TV.
When you sign up for Sling TV, there are no contracts, or extra fees like cable TV. The first month costs only $10 when you sign up.
You can also get a free or discounted streaming device by signing up for a brief subscription.
Hulu with Live TV
Hulu + Live TV has 75+ live TV channels, including ESPN, A&E, History, TBS, TNT and USA. You can watch live TV on up to two screens at once.
Subscribers get more than just live TV channels to watch. You’ll also have full access to Hulu’s on-demand library that people usually pay $6.99 and up for.
Hulu with Live TV comes with 50 hours of Cloud DVR so you can record sports, news, movies or whatever else you want.
Subscribers can activate the Paramount Network app and more than 50 others to catch up on recent episodes of Yellowstone and other shows.
Hulu with Live TV works with most streaming devices, including Amazon Fire TV, Fire Stick, Roku, Apple TV, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and Chromecast. There’s apps for iPhone and Android devices too.
A subscription costs $64.99 per month. Hulu has a free 7-day trial that you can use even if you already subscribe to Hulu on-demand.
You can look over what live TV channels Hulu offers. If you don’t like it, you can easily cancel online. Unlike cable, there are no contracts, hidden fees or any obligations.
Fubotv
fuboTV has 118+ channels such as ACC Network, ESPN and HGTV.
You also get local FOX, NBC and CBS stations. fuboTV has coverage for NBC regional sports networks, and privately owned ones like NESN.
Subscribers get 250 hours of Cloud DVR. A subscription costs $64.99 per month. You can watch live TV on three screens at once.
Subscribers can use their fubotv account to activate the Paramount Network app.
Fubo works on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Smart TVs that use Android TV or Google TV. You can also watch live TV channels on a PC or smartphone.
The Fubo starter channel package costs $64.99 per month. fuboTV has a free 7-day trial with no obligations. Just cancel online before the trial ends if you don’t want to keep it.
Vidgo
Paramount Network is on Vidgo, which has 95+ live TV channels.
Vidgo carries A&E, ESPN, Discovery, Disney Channel and VH1. There are also standalone Latino channel bundles.
Vidgo works on all major streaming devices, including Apple TV, Roku and Amazon Fire TV products. It also works on iPhones and Android smartphones. You can watch live TV on three screens at once.
A Vidgo subscription costs $55 per month. The first month costs only $10. You can look over the channel lineup before deciding whether to sign up.
YouTube TV
YouTube TV has 85+ live TV channels including FS1, FS2, ESPN, AMC, CNN and TNT. A subscription costs $64.99 per month.
You can watch live TV on up to three screens at once.
YouTube TV comes with unlimited Cloud DVR. YouTube TV has apps for Smart TVs, Google Chromecast with Google TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, PCs, iOS devices and Android smartphones. You can also stream Yellowstone Season 4 online with a web browser. YouTube TV has a free 7-day trial.
DIRECTV STREAM
A DIRECTV STREAM subscription includes Paramount Network in its entry-level channel bundle. You can watch live TV either at home on your Roku, or on the go using a smartphone or tablet.
The Entertainment plan has 65+ channels for $69.99 per month. Subscribers can watch live TV on up to 20 screens at once.
ESPN, Nickelodeon and HGTV are included in the channel lineup. You get 20 hours of Cloud DVR and 40,000 on-demand movies and shows.
Subscriptions run month to month and so you can cancel whenever you want. DIRECTV STREAM works on Roku, Android TV, Fire TV devices, Apple TV and smartphones and tablets.
You can look over the different channel lineups before deciding whether to sign up.
Is Yellowstone Season 1 through 3 on streaming?
You can watch Season 1 through Season 3 of Yellowstone through Peacock, the streaming service from NBCUniversal.
Is Bellator MMA still on Paramount Network?
No. Bellator MMA fights that regularly aired on Paramount Network are now on CBS Sports Network. The network struck a deal that was announced in September 2020.
What’s the best way to watch Paramount Network without cable?
Philo is the best deal for watching Paramount Network without cable TV or a satellite service. If you just want a way to watch Yellowstone Season 4 live or on-demand, Philo is currently the cheapest option.
Philo carries 60+ live TV channels for $25 per month and has unlimited Cloud DVR.
Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV and Smart TVs have the Philo app.
The streaming service offers a free 7-day trial with no obligations. And you can sign up in under a minute with your mobile number.
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What I’d really love to know is why I have to reactivate my Roku every time I want to watch Paramount Network. I pay for it, why can’t the stupid app stay registered?
How soon can you watch season 3 on Peacock?
No idea. I just checked my Peacock account and only Season 1 and 2 were on there. I’ll update when I know more.
How much to watch Season Three on Peacock?
Peacock currently only has rights to Season 1 and 2. So you need a live TV service like the ones mentioned above for Season 3.
Philo is only available for USA customers
I tried to watch Yellowstone season one using the Philo app and the entire season wasn’t there. Just a few episodes. What’s up with that? Same thing with season 2