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How To Watch Showtime Without Cable 2024

By Staff• Edited by Lisa Holden • Updated Dec 07, 2023

Launched in 1976 to compete with HBO, Showtime is a pioneer of American premium television. Its programming includes movies, TV shows, and live sports like boxing and MMA. Fortunately, there are many to watch Showtime without cable, including Sling TV, Fubo, Hulu, DirecTV Stream, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video and Paramount+.

Showtime’s flagship service is its live channel with linear programming, followed by its multiplex of 8 core channels, including Showtime Showcase, Showtime Women, and Showtime Family. Its streaming service includes on-demand content as well.

What to watch on Showtime

From thrillers to dramas to indie films, Showtime has a lot to offer in its library. Check out our list of the 35 best movies on Showtime or 8 movies you won’t find on Netflix for an idea of what you’ll find.

Here are just a few of its notable, award-winning originals:

  • Billions
  • Yellowjackets
  • Dexter
  • The L Word
  • Homeland
  • Californication

Given Showtime’s impressive original content, it’s not surprising many services offer it. Read on for 9 ways to watch Showtime without cable.

Watch Showtime on Sling TV

Source: Sling TV

Sling TV pricing and packages

Sling TV has 2 base packages, Orange and Blue, or you can get both with Orange & Blue.

Sling Orange

$10 off your first month

$40 / month
30+ channels
ESPN
Stream on one device
40+ channels
Local channels in select cities
News and entertainment
Stream on three screens
General cable replacement
45+ channels
Stream on three screens

Both plans include entertainment channels like A&E, AMC, and EPIX Drive-In. The main differences are news and sports. Orange has ESPN while Blue has FS1. Both have CNN, but Sling Blue has Fox News and MSNBC, as well as local channels for FOX and NBC in select markets.

Adding Showtime costs an additional $10/month and includes all 9 channels.

Sling TV streams and DVR

Sling Orange includes only 1 stream while Blue allows 3. Orange & Blue allows 3 streams, but not for channels only on Orange.

All plans include 50 hours of cloud DVR.

Sling TV supported devices

  • Computer: Web browsers, Windows
  • Mobile: Android, iOS
  • Streaming: AirTV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Fire TV, Portal TV, Roku, TiVo
  • Gaming: Oculus, Xbox
  • TVs: Android TV, LG, Samsung, Vizio
  • Cable set-top boxes: Cox, Evoca, Xfinity
  • Smart Home: Echo Show, Google Nest

Watch Showtime on Fubo

Source: Fubo

Fubo pricing and packages

Fubo is the best streaming choice for sports fans and has 3 packages:

1000 hours of cloud DVR
Stream on ten screens
180+ channels
Stream on ten screens
1000 hours of cloud DVR
250+ channels
HD and 4K video quality
Stream on ten screens
250+ channels
HD and 4K video quality
1000 hours of cloud DVR
Showtime included

All plans have a minimum 170+ channels and include all 4 major broadcast networks.

All 9 core Showtime channels are included with the Ultimate plan, but it can be added to Pro or Elite for $10.99/month.

Fubo streams and DVR

You can stream up to 10 screens at home simultaneously and all plans include 1,000 hours of cloud DVR.

Fubo supported devices

  • Computer: Web browsers
  • Mobile: Android, iOS
  • Streaming: Apple TV, Chromecast, Fire TV, Roku
  • Gaming: Xbox
  • TVs: Hisense, LG, Samsung, Vizio

Watch Showtime on Hulu

Source: Hulu

Hulu pricing and packages

Hulu (on demand) is one of the cheapest services with a Showtime option. It has a library of 3,000+ titles, including movies and TV shows. It also has popular originals like The Handmaid's Tale, Only Murders in the Building, and The Kardashians.

Hulu + Live TV has 90+ channels, including the 4 major networks.

Stream on two screens
Big movies
Hit TV shows
On demand content
Stream on two screens
Big movies
Hit TV shows
On demand content
No ads

Hulu Live TV only

$75.99 / month
90+ live channels
Stream on two screens
Stream on two screens
ESPN+ and Disney+ included
On demand content
90+ live channels
Stream on two screens
ESPN+ and Disney+ included
On demand content
90+ live channels
Stream on two screens
ESPN+ and Disney+ included
On demand content
90+ live channels

The Showtime add-on is $10.99/month for either plan. Unlike others services, you can use your Hulu account to log in to Showtime Anytime.

Hulu streams and DVR

Hulu only allows 2 simultaneous streams maximum for the on-demand plan. If you have the Live TV plan, you can upgrade to Unlimited Screens for $9.99/month. Hulu + Live TV also comes with unlimited cloud DVR.

Hulu supported devices

  • Computer: Web browsers
  • Mobile: Android, iOS, Fire Tablets
  • Streaming: Apple TV, Chromecast, Fire TV, Roku
  • Gaming: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox
  • TVs: Android TV, LG, Samsung, Vizio
  • Cable set-top boxes: Cox, Xfinity
  • Smart Home: Echo Show

Watch Showtime on DirecTV Stream

Source: DirecTV Stream

DirecTV Stream pricing and packages

DirecTV Stream is a full cable replacement–and probably the most expensive way to watch Showtime without cable. Its 4 packages range from 75+ to 150+ live channels and boast up to 65,000 on-demand titles:

75+ channels
Stream on unlimited devices at home
Unlimited DVR space
Three months of Max free
100+ live TV channels
Spanish and English programming
Three months of Max free
Unlimited DVR space
105+ live channels
Unlimited DVR space
Includes regional sports networks
Three months of Max free
140+ live channels
Unlimited DVR space
Includes regional sports networks
Three months of Max free

DirecTV Stream Premier

$154.99 / month
Unlimited DVR space
150+ channels
Includes Max Cinemax SHOWTIME and STARZ
Includes regional sports networks

The Premier plan includes 3 Showtime channels, while all 9 core Showtime channels can be added to any plan for $11/month.

DirecTV Stream streams and DVR

All plans allow 20 simultaneous streams at home, plus 3 more on the go, and include unlimited cloud DVR.

DirecTV Stream supported devices

For an extra $5/month, you can get the dedicated DIRECTV STREAM Device that enables 4K streaming and Dolby Atmos 5.1, Bluetooth connectivity, voice control, and more. Aside from that, the list of supported devices is quite limited:

  • Computer: Web browsers
  • Mobile: Android, iOS
  • Streaming: Apple TV, Chromecast, Fire TV, Roku
  • TVs: Samsung

Watch Showtime on YouTube TV

Source: YouTube TV

YouTube TV pricing and packages

YouTube TV is another great cable replacement offering all 4 major networks and up to 100+ live channels. It has a 7-day free trial for Showtime, then costs $11/month.

Unlimited DVR space
6 accounts to share at home
Stream on three screens
30+ Spanish channels
Unlimited DVR space
6 accounts for one price
Stream on three screens
100+ live TV channels

YouTube TV streams and DVR

YouTube TV allows 3 simultaneous streams and has unlimited cloud DVR storage. For an extra $19.99/month the 4K Plus add-on gets you unlimited streams at home.

YouTube TV Supported Devices

  • Computer: Web browsers
  • Mobile: Android, iOS
  • Streaming: Apple TV, Chromecast, Fire TV, Roku
  • Gaming: PlayStation, Xbox
  • TVs: Android TV, Hisense, LG, Samsung, Sharp, Vizio
  • Smart Home: Google Nest

Watch Showtime on Amazon Prime Video

Source: Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video pricing and packages

Amazon Prime Video is primarily an on-demand service, but it has some linear programming as well. It also has an extensive list of channels and networks that can be added à la carte. Its original programming includes hit shows like Bosch, The Expanse, and Jack Ryan.

You can get Prime Video on its own or with an Amazon Prime subscription.

It has a 7-day free trial for Showtime, then it costs $10.99/month.

Prime Video

$8.99 / month
On demand content
Stream on three screens

Amazon Prime Video streams and DVR

It allows up to 3 simultaneous streams and does not offer a DVR feature.

Amazon Prime Video supported devices

  • Computer: Web browsers
  • Mobile: Android, iOS, Fire Tablet, Fire Phone
  • Streaming: Apple TV, Chromecast, Elsys, Fire TV, Nvidia Shield, Roku, TiVo, Xiaomi
  • Gaming: PlayStation, Xbox
  • TVs: Hisense, LG, Panasonic, Samsung, Sharp, Sony, Vizio, and more
  • Cable set-top boxes: Cox, Xfinity
  • Smart Home: Echo Show, Echo Spot

Watch Showtime on Paramount+

Source: Paramount+

Paramount+ pricing and packages

Paramount+ is another affordable way to watch Showtime without cable. Its on-demand library has thousands of movies and 30,000+ TV episodes, and the Paramount+ w/ Showtime plan includes the live feed of your local CBS station as well as access to the entire Showtime content library.

Stream live sports
Limited ads
Thousands of hit movies and tv shows
24/7 live CBS News channel
Stream live sports
No ads
Showtime included
live tv with CBS and college football
Download titles to watch offline

Paramount+ streams and DVR

You can watch Paramount+ on up to 3 devices at the same time. It doesn’t offer cloud DVR.

Paramount+ supported devices

  • Computer: Web browsers
  • Mobile: Android, iOS, Fire Tablets
  • Streaming: Chromecast, Fire TV, Portal TV, Roku
  • Gaming: PlayStation, Xbox
  • TVs: Android TV, Hisense, LG, Samsung, Vizio
  • Cable set-top boxes: Cox Contour, Xfinity

Douglas WrightAuthor

Douglas Wright is a freelance writer based in Japan. A former web designer and technical writer, he left beautiful Vancouver for bustling Tokyo, where he spent a decade recruiting for software and high-tech firms. No longer commuting through the world’s busiest train station, he writes fiction and a wide range of formats for clients around the world. When he gets AFK, he’s either outdoors with his two boys, streaming a show with his wife, or reading a book over a French-pressed, hand-ground coffee.

Lisa HoldenEditor

Lisa Holden is an editor and creative based in Houston, TX. Lisa holds a BA in African-American Studies from Temple University and has spent her career working in news publications and magazines, even founding a magazine herself. When she’s not editing or working on one of her many creative endeavors (whenever that is), she enjoys traveling to new places and biking on sunny days.

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