What Channel Does WWE Come On Cable?
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If you’re a fan of WWE, you might be wondering what channel it comes on cable. Here’s a quick rundown of where you can find WWE programming on TV.
WWE Network
WWE Network is an American subscription-based video streaming service owned by WWE, using the infrastructure of Major League Baseball Advanced Media. The concept was originally announced in January 2011. The service officially launched on February 24, 2014.
Overview
WWE Network is an over-the-top streaming service and former television network owned by American entertainment company WWE. It was directed towards wrestling fans and featured a mix of professional wrestling and related paranormal programming.
The network initially launched on February 24, 2014 in the United States with a lineup that included 14,000 hours of on-demand content, Rashke’s WWE Network previewed on February 12, 2014, with select AT&T U-verse customers. On May 1, 2014, Rashke officially announced that WWE Network would launch on Monday, February 24 in the United States. The company stated that the network was expected to be available in any country with Internet access by the end of 2014.
Pricing
The WWE Network is a streaming service that launched on February 24, 2014. It is available in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Mexico, Spain and the Nordics. It costs $9.99 per month in the United States and £9.99 per month in the United Kingdom. New subscribers in the United States get a one-week free trial.
WWE on Cable
WWE offers a wide variety of programming that can be seen on cable channels around the world. WWE RAW is the flagship show that airs live on USA Network every Monday night. WWE SmackDown airs live on FOX every Friday night. WWE also offers NXT, Main Event, and Superstars which can be seen on the WWE Network.
USA Network
USA Network (commonly referred to as simply USA) is an American basic cable and satellite television channel that is owned by the NBCUniversal Television Group division of NBCUniversal, itself a subsidiary of Comcast. As of July 2015, USA Network is available to approximately 94.7 million pay television households in the United States.
FOX Sports 1
FOX Sports 1 (FS1) is an American sports-oriented pay television channel that is owned by the Fox Sports Media Group, a unit of Fox Corporation. FS1 replaced the motorsports network Speed on August 17, 2013, at the same time that its companion channel Fox Sports 2 replaced Fuel TV. Both FS1 and FS2 absorbed most of the sports programming from its predecessors, as well as content from FX that was not carried over to the new channels.
WWE SmackDown, along with WWE Raw and WWE NXT, airs live on FOX Sports 1 every Tuesday night beginning at 8/7c pm.
TBS
TBS is an American cable and satellite television network that is owned by Turner Broadcasting System, a division of WarnerMedia. The channel airs both regular programming and WWE programming.
WWE on Satellite
WWE offers fans a variety of ways to watch their favorite programming. For those on cable, the WWE Network is available as a premium channel. For those with satellite service, WWE Network is also available as a premium channel.
Dish Network
As of September 1, 2019, WWE programming is no longer available on Dish Network.
DirecTV
DirecTV is an American direct broadcast satellite service provider based in El Segundo, California and is a subsidiary of AT&T. Its satellite service, launched on June 17, 1994, transmits digital television and audio to households in the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Its primary competitors are Dish Network and cable television providers.
DirecTV provides television and audio services to subscribers through satellite transmissions. Services include the equivalent of many local television stations, broadcast television networks, subscription television services, satellite radio services, and private video services. Subscribers have access to hundreds of channels, so its competitors are cable companies such as Comcast, Time Warner Cable, AT&T U-verse, Charter Communications, and Cox Communications.
In 2014, DirecTV had 20 million subscribers in 37 countries. In 2015 it was estimated that 34% of all residences in the United States had a DirecTV dish.
WWE on Digital
WWE comes on digital on the USA network. You can usually find it on channel 142 on Comcast, 119 on Verizon FiOS, 153 on Time Warner and 328 on AT&T U-Verse. Check your local listings for the channel in your area. You can also find a live stream of the USA Network online through some digital TV providers.
YouTube
WWE has a channel on YouTube where you can watch a variety of content, including full episodes of Raw and SmackDown, as well as digital-exclusive shows. You can also find a variety of highlight clips, WWE Summerslam 2020 commercials, and more.
Hulu
Hulu is a streaming service that offers WWE content on demand. You can watch all WWE pay-per-view events, as well as select original programming, on Hulu. To watch WWE on Hulu, you will need to sign up for a subscription. This starts at $5.99 per month, with a 7-day free trial available.
Where to Watch WWE
WWE airs on the USA Network cable channel. The USA Network is available on most cable providers. You can also watch WWE online through the WWE Network.
Local Listings
Depending on your cable or satellite provider, WWE may be on a different channel in your area. You can find out what channel WWE is on in your area by checking your local listings.
International Listings
WWE NXT UK
NXT UK is a professional wrestling television programme that is produced by WWE and airs on BT Sport in the United Kingdom. The show features wrestlers from WWE’s UK branch, based in London. It debuted on 17 October 2019.
WWE Mae Young Classic
The Mae Young Classic is a professional wrestling tournament produced by WWE for female wrestlers from around the world. It was established in 2017 and is named after Mae Young, who was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2008.
WWE SmackDown Live
SmackDown Live is a professional wrestling television programme that airs on Tuesdays on the USA Network in the United States. The show features superstars from WWE’s SmackDown brand, which contains female wrestlers such as Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair and Carmella.