Paramount+, the streaming service owned by Paramount Skydance Corporation, has significantly expanded its live channel offerings, providing subscribers with an extensive array of 24/7 feeds that cater to a wide range of interests. These curated, linear channels, inspired by popular franchises and genres, complement the platform’s robust on-demand library, delivering a traditional TV-like experience alongside its live sports, news, and entertainment content. This move reinforces Paramount+’s position as a leading streaming service, combining nostalgia, family-friendly programming, reality TV, sports, and premium content from brands like CBS, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Showtime, and the Smithsonian Channel.
The 24/7 live channels, available to Paramount+ subscribers, pull from the company’s vast content library, offering everything from iconic sitcoms to dedicated franchise hubs. Subscribers to the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME plan also gain access to live streams of their local CBS affiliate and SHOWTIME East/West feeds, enhancing the service’s appeal for cord-cutters seeking live TV options. Below is the complete list of Paramount+’s 24/7 live channels, as confirmed by recent reports:
- SpongeBob SquarePants: A fan-favorite hub featuring episodes from SpongeBob SquarePants, Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years, and popular SpongeBob movies, celebrating the whimsical world of Bikini Bottom.
- Your Local CBS Station: Live broadcasts of local CBS affiliates, offering news, sports, and primetime shows like NCIS (available with the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME plan).
- CBS Sports HQ: A 24/7 sports news channel delivering scores, highlights, and analysis.
- 80s Sitcom: A nostalgic trip with classic comedies from the 1980s, such as Cheers and Family Ties.
- TV Classics: Timeless series like I Love Lucy, The Love Boat, and The Twilight Zone.
- Nostalgic Hits: Iconic shows from past decades, including Beverly Hills 90210, Frasier, and Sabrina the Teenage Witch.
- Star Trek: A sci-fi haven with Star Trek: Discovery, Star Trek: Picard, Star Trek: The Next Generation, and more.
- Animation Favorites: Kid-friendly animated series like Avatar: The Last Airbender, Rugrats, and The Fairly OddParents.
- Paw Patrol: Dedicated to Paw Patrol episodes, movies, and specials like Paw Patrol: Live at Home!.
- Preschool Corner: Parent-approved shows for young viewers, including Blue’s Clues, Dora the Explorer, and Peppa Pig.
- 90s Sitcom: Relive the 1990s with hits like Frasier and other fan-favorite comedies.
- CSI: A 24/7 feed of CSI: Miami and other procedurals from the CSI franchise.
- Kids & Family Fun: Family-friendly shows like iCarly, Henry Danger, and The Thundermans.
- 24/7 Laughs: Non-stop comedy from Comedy Central hits like Key & Peele and Chappelle’s Show.
- Showtime: Premium series and movies, including Yellowjackets and The Chi (available on both East and West feeds with the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME plan).
- History & Undiscovered: Smithsonian Channel documentaries like Sacred Sites and America’s Hidden Stories.
- Crime & Justice: Procedurals such as Bull, Blue Bloods, MacGyver, and The Good Wife.
- Inside Edition: A 24/7 feed of the popular entertainment and news magazine.
- 60 Minutes: Continuous access to the iconic CBS investigative journalism program.
- Movies: A rotating selection of films from Paramount Pictures and other studios.
- Black Voices: Celebrating Black creators with series like The Game and The Neighborhood.
- CBS Sports Golazo: Focused on soccer, offering highlights and analysis.
- 48 Hours: True-crime stories from the long-running CBS series.
- UEFA Champions League: Live and curated soccer content from one of the world’s top leagues.
- RuPaul’s Drag Race: A dedicated feed for RuPaul’s Drag Race and its spin-offs.
- Reality TV: Shores: Content from Jersey Shore, Jersey Shore Family Vacation, and Floribama Shore.
- All Day Drama: Dramatic series for fans of intense storytelling.
- Survivor: All 40 seasons of the long-running reality competition series.
- ET: Entertainment news from Entertainment Tonight.
- The Challenge: Highlights from The Challenge and The Challenge: All-Stars.
- Reality TV: Competition: A mix of competitive reality shows like Ink Master and Survivor.
These channels, launched as part of Paramount+’s strategy to emulate the linear TV model popularized by Pluto TV, provide subscribers with curated, round-the-clock programming. The service’s live offerings, including NFL on CBS, UEFA Champions League, and local CBS affiliate streams, make it a compelling choice for viewers seeking both live and on-demand content. For more details or to subscribe, visit paramountplus.com for a 7-day free trial.
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