The excitement builds as the premiere of Season 27 of South Park approaches. Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch it.
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The pending deal between Paramount and Park County, the venture run by South Park creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker, has only added to the anticipation for the show’s season 27 premiere. And on the morning of the (rescheduled) premiere date, Wednesday, July 23, the two parties officially reached an agreement.
Long story short (see here for the long story long), season 27 will debut as scheduled and new episodes will stream on Paramount+ the day after airing on Comedy Central. Plus, South Park‘s entire library (seasons one through 26) will live on Paramount+ in the United States (where HBO Max has held the rights for years) and globally.
With this in mind, here’s everything to know about watching South Park on TV and streaming it online, including for free.
At a Glance: How to Watch South Park Season 27 Premiere
How to Watch South Park Season 27 With Cable
The 27th season of South Park premieres on Comedy Central on Wednesday, July 23, at 10 p.m. PT/ET. New episodes are set to air on Wednesdays during the same time slot.
How to Watch South Park Season 27 Online Without Cable
Cord-cutters can watch the highly-anticipated premiere on any live TV streaming service that carries Comedy Central, including Sling, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV, Philo, and Fubo. Since select streamers are offering free trials and limited-time discounts, viewers can watch at no cost; keep reading to learn more about each option.
Plus, thanks to the newly inked deal, new episodes of South Park will stream on Paramount+ in the U.S. the day after they air on Comedy Central.
See more on each option below.
DirecTV
Five-day free trial; packages from $34.99 per month
Comedy Central is included in any of DirecTV’s signature packages: Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate, or Premier. Plus, DirecTV is offering a five-day free trial for its streaming service. Learn more about each plan option, including how to build your own channel lineup (starting at just $34.99 per month), at directv.com.
Philo
Seven-day free trial; $28 and up per month thereafter
Watch Comedy Central for free with a seven-day trial to Philo, one of the most affordable cable alternatives. After the free trial, the Philo base plan is $28 per month.
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Fubo
7-day free trial; packages from $79.99 per month
Watch Comedy Central with a subscription to Fubo, which offers a seven-day free trial for new subscribers. After the trial, plans start at $64.99 for the first month and $84.99 monthly afterward.
Sling
Packages from $23 for the first month
New subscribers to Sling’s Blue plan can stream Comedy Central at a discount, as the live TV streaming service is currently half off for the first month ($50.99 $25.50).
Hulu + Live TV
Three-day free trial; packages from $82.99 per month
Watch Comedy Central for free with a three-day trial to Hulu + Live TV, which comes bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, starting at $82.99 per month.
Paramount+
Seven-day free trial; packages from $7.99 per month
Paramount+ packages start at $7.99 per month (or $59.99 annually) for the ad-supported Essential plan, which includes a seven-day free trial. Other plans include the Paramount+ with Showtime bundle for $12.99 per month (or $119.99 per year), which also includes a seven-day free trial. This plan is ad-free, except for live TV and a few shows.
When you opt for the annual plan, Paramount+ Essential comes out to $5 per month and Paramount+ with Showtime comes out to $10 per month.
How to Stream Past Seasons of South Park
Referencing the July 23 deal, South Park‘s entire library (seasons one through 26) will be housed on Paramount+ beginning July 2025.
