“Survivor” returns with its Season 49 premiere on Wednesday, September 24 (9/24/2025) at 8 p.m. ET on CBS.
Cord-cutters can watch the two-hour premiere on Fubo (free trial), DirecTV (free trial) and other streaming services listed below.
Where to watch ‘Survivor’ live and on demand for free
Viewers without cable can stream “Survivor” live and on demand for free via streaming services like Fubo (free trial), DirecTV (free trial) and Hulu + Live TV (free trial).
Episodes will also stream live for Paramount+ Premium subscribers and will be available the following day for Paramount+ Essential subscribers.
What is ‘Survivor’ about?
The long-running survival reality TV show follows a group of castaways on an island where they are forced to compete against each other in a series of challenges. They must survive in order to win the million-dollar prize.
This season, contestants are headed back to the islands of Fiji.
Who is in the cast of ‘Survivor’ Season 49?
Alex Moore (27)
Kimberly “Annie” Davis (49)
Jake Latimer (36)
Jason Treul (32)
Jawan Pitts (28)
Jeremiah Ing (39)
Kristina Mills (36)
Matt Williams (52)
Michelle “MC” Chukwujekwu (29)
Nate Moore (47)
Nicole Mazullo (26)
Rizo Velovic (25)
Sage Ahrens-Nichols (30)
Savannah Louie (31)
Shannon Fairweather (28)
Sophi Balerdi (27)
Sophie Segreti (31)
Steven Ramm (35)
What are the differences between the streaming services?
Fubo – Fubo offers one of the widest selections of channels among live TV streaming services. More than 220 channels, including all the sports and entertainment you love, plus sports add-ons for those niche networks you rely on, and it all starts with a free trial and $30 off the first month of service.
DirecTV – Watch live TV from major broadcast and popular cable networks. Enjoy local and national live sports, breaking news and must-see shows the moment they air. Included: unlimited cloud DVR storage space so you can record as many shows as you want and stream them from wherever you go. DTV starts at $34.99 per month after a 5-day free trial when you shop their customizable genre packs.
Hulu + Live TV – One of the best values in internet TV service. It costs $82.99 per month and includes 95+ channels, but subscribers make about a third of their money back with the inclusion of the full Hulu, Disney Plus and ESPN Plus libraries with their subscription. Hulu + Live TV starts with a limited free trial.