Beat the summer heat with a whole new batch of shows and sports to stream. From highly anticipated series to matchups of the moment, Spectrum TV® has no shortage of options heading into summer 2026.

We’re here to help you keep up with what’s worth watching this summer while making the most of the streaming apps included at no extra cost with Spectrum TV. Don’t miss these standout series, from returning favorites to new premieres you can enjoy all season long.

New TV Shows and Sports to Watch from July to September

As we head into the hottest days of the year, it’s the perfect time to cool off indoors and dive into the hottest shows and sports available on your favorite streaming apps. These options offer a variety of genres, so there’s something for almost every viewing mood.

HBO Original House of the Dragon: Season 3

Based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood,” the series, set 200 years before the events of “Game of Thrones,” tells the story of House Targaryen.

Watch on HBO Max

X-Men ‘97: Season 2

The series continues with the heroic mutant team of X-Men divided and thrown across different eras in time as they struggle to navigate their return home. Meanwhile, back in the 1990s, suspicious foes and new strains of mutant intolerance are on the rise in the wake of the X-Men’s absence.

Watch on Disney+

FX’s The Bear: Season 5

The fifth and final season of FX’s The Bear picks up the morning after Sydney, Richie and Sugar discover that Carmy has quit the food industry, leaving the restaurant to them. With no money, the threat of a sale and a storm in their way, the team must band together to achieve one last service. Ultimately, they learn that what makes a restaurant “perfect” might not be the food, but the people.

Watch on Hulu

WWE

Don't miss any of WWE's Premium Live Events on ESPN and catch the biggest matches and every jaw-dropping moment from WWE's biggest stars, including Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, Liv Morgan, Jade Cargill, Rhea Ripley, and more. Watch on the ESPN App with a plan that includes ESPN Unlimited.

Watch on ESPN Unlimited

Big Brother: Season 28

Reaching a historic milestone as the first primetime series to hit 1,000 original episodes, BIG BROTHER returns for its 28th season. The season ushers in a landmark summer as Houseguests enter the iconic BIG BROTHER house, with unexpected moments and a season packed with twists and turns.

Watch on Paramount+

The Five Star Weekend

Based on Elin Hilderbrand’s New York Times bestseller, The Five Star Weekend stars Jennifer Garner, D’Arcy Carden, Gemma Chan, Regina Hall, and Chloë Sevigny. After braving a devastating loss, a famed cook invites her best friends to Nantucket for a weekend getaway — where boundaries are pushed, relationships are tested, and secrets are exposed. There’s a lot to unpack here. Stream every episode of the Peacock Original series now.

Watch on Peacock

TWD: Dead City Season 3

Maggie and Negan must form a tenuous alliance to accomplish a dangerous mission - rescuing Maggie’s son. Maggie and Negan journey to Manhattan, which has developed its own unique threats since the beginning of the walker apocalypse. The pair encounter native New Yorkers, evade a marshal with a troubled past, and hunt down The Croat. But as Maggie and Negan move deeper into the depths of the city, it becomes apparent that the trauma of their past may prove as great as present dangers.

Watch on AMC+

90 Day: The Last Resort

Desperate 90 Day couples who have reached their relationship breaking points head to a paradise resort for a group couples retreat. With everything on the line, each couple will have to decide if they will stay together or move on alone.

Watch on discovery+

Nation's Dumbest

A celebrity competition where contestants face school-themed challenges, but the goal is to avoid last place and the unwanted title of Nation's Dumbest.

Watch on FOX and Stream on FOX One

Liga MX

Liga MX returns with a new Apertura season featuring exciting matchups, fierce rivalries, and nonstop soccer action. Follow Mexico's top clubs including Cruz Azul, Toluca, Club América, and Monterrey as they battle for early season momentum and establish themselves as championship contenders. Don't miss every goal, save, and unforgettable moment throughout the season.

Watch on ViX

How to Stream with Spectrum

Spectrum TV brings popular streaming apps included at no extra cost with live TV together in one place, making it easier to find what you want to watch next. Watch live TV on all your devices with the Spectrum TV App, so you can watch your favorite shows no matter where you are. Eligible customers can also use the Xumo Stream Box, which simplifies streaming by organizing your streaming apps and live TV on a single device.

Having the right connection makes all the difference when it comes to streaming. Spectrum makes the experience more seamless than ever with smooth, reliable streaming so it’s easy to watch new shows and your sports.

As new releases continue to roll out, this guide will be updated every few months to help you stay current. Check back for future editions and explore how Spectrum TV and Spectrum Internet® work together to support the way you stream at home.