Live TV launches on PlayStation 5 in US
September 1, 2026

By Nik Roseveare



Live TV, a FAST service from Sony Pictures Television, has launched on PlayStation 5 consoles in the US. Users can discover more than 100 live channels and a growing selection of on-demand entertainment including news, sports, movies, TV shows, anime and more – all from the Media section of the PS5 console.

The service launches with content from a number of partners including Amazon MGM Studios, Fubo, Crunchyroll, Fox, NBCUniversal, NFL Channel, UFC, and more.


Us can access Live TV on PS5 from the console’s home screen by following these steps:

Go to the Media tab:
Select the Live TV on PS5 icon.
Select Sign In With My PlayStation Account
At launch, Live TV on PS5 will feature a broad mix of programming across movies, TV, anime, sports, news and more.

Featured programming at launch include:

Movies – Free movies across action, horror, sci-fi and more, with channels including MovieSphere by Lionsgate, 50 Cent Action, FilmRise Free Movies, Sony One Horror Hits and Cinevault.
TV Shows – Fan-favourite programming including Community, The Shield, Hell’s Kitchen, The Walking Dead, Forensic Files, Unsolved Mysteries, Deal or No Deal USA and Fear Factor, plus Ice Road Truckers from A+E’s istory.
Anime – Anime favorites including Naruto, Sailor Moon, Hunter x Hunter, Death Note and more, including exclusive channels Black Clover and Box Sets channels from Crunchyroll.
Sports – Sports programming from Fubo, Fox Sports, NASCAR, NBC Sports Now, UFC and more spanning MMA, football, hockey, motorsports, golf, boxing and football
News & Weather – National, local and international coverage including NBC News Now, Fox Weather, and LiveNOW from Fox
Creator & Specialty Programming – Programming featuring Hot Ones, Spotify’s The Ringer, Futcrunch, Idle Mode, comedy, action sports, gaming, esports and other creator-led content.
Additional Programming – Discover gaming and eSports, creator-led entertainment, documentaries, podcasts and other specialty programming, including eCLUTCH (exclusive) and more.
Live TV on PS5 will soon additionally launch in Canada, and Sony says that it will continue to “explore additional regions”.