USA Network launched in 1977 as one of the first national cable networks, initially focusing on a diverse range of sports and minor entertainment programs. It was rebranded as USA Network in 1980 and rose to prominence in the early 2000s during its “Blue Skies” era, producing optimistic, character-driven hits such as Monk, Psych, and Suits. 

In 2026, USA Network entered a new chapter following its spin-off from Comcast into Versant Media Group, an independent company. The restructuring has seen the network double down on live event programming and “appointment television” to combat the decline of linear viewership. The brand has successfully transitioned from a heavily scripted destination to a blend of scripted, unscripted, and live programming. 

The current programming slate features a mix of procedural drama and new originals, including the legal thriller The Rainmaker and the horror hit Chucky. USA continues to lean into its library of iconic series like Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Chicago P.D., andChicago Fire 

Sports are a key pillar of the network’s identity, with the channel being the exclusive cable home for WWE Friday Night SmackDown. It also offers extensive coverage of the Premier League, golf (PGA Tour, LPGA Tour, USGA Tour, etc.), WNBA, NASCAR, LOVB Volleyball, and college sports. 

The network’s on-air presence is defined by a roster of elite talent, including Elle Duncan, the primary studio host for the WNBA. Other notable personalities include Shelby Coppedge and Courtney Thompson (LOVB Volleyball); Lindsay Czarniak, Carolyn Manno, George Savaricas, and Andrew Siciliano (Winter Olympics coverage); and Braun Strowman (Everything on the Menu).