In The UK, What Channel Is Outlander On And When Does It Air?

Heads-up: in the UK, 'Outlander' is carried by Lionsgate+ (the service that used to be called StarzPlay), and new episodes are released weekly rather than all at once. Because the original broadcast on Starz in the US airs on Sunday evenings ET, the UK streaming release typically shows up in the early hours of Monday — generally around 01:00–03:00 GMT, give or take with daylight saving.

You can get Lionsgate+ as a standalone subscription or as a channel add-on through stores like Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV, which makes it easy to slot into whatever streaming setup you already use. Past seasons are usually available to binge immediately, and the current season drops one episode per week. I often find that catching the episode a little later the same morning with a big pot of coffee is a perfectly satisfying way to keep up, especially when life gets hectic.

If you’re trying to catch 'Outlander' over here in the UK, the place to look is the Lionsgate+ service (it used to be called StarzPlay). I’ve followed the show for years and, for me, that’s been the most reliable spot — new episodes tend to appear on the Lionsgate+/Starz channel in the UK around the same time they air in the US. Because Starz airs new episodes on Sunday evenings in the States, that usually means the UK sees them in the early hours of Monday (so expect releases roughly between 01:00 and 03:00 GMT, depending on daylight saving shifts). It’s a weekly drop rather than a whole-season binge release, so if you like the ritual of waiting and theorising between episodes, it’s set up for that cadence.

Access options are pretty flexible: you can subscribe to Lionsgate+ directly or pick it up as an add-on channel through platforms like Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV, which is handy if you prefer to keep everything in one app. Older seasons are generally available to stream there straight away, so if you’re just starting, you can binge the back catalogue and then switch to weekly viewing for the current season. Physical copies (DVD/Blu-ray) and digital purchases are available too, which is great for when you want to rewatch with extras or keep the series long-term.

If you’re planning a viewing schedule, remember time zones and daylight saving shifts can nudge the release hour a little — check the Lionsgate+ app for the exact local release time on the day a new episode arrives. Personally, I love the little domestic ritual of a late-night premiere watch: tea, a cosy blanket, and Jamie and Claire’s latest chaos. It’s definitely worth staying up for once in a while.