Can you watch Arabic TV in the USA?
Partly. Official ways to watch in the USA:
- Al Jazeera: Al Jazeera Arabic live, Al Jazeera English live
- MBC 1: Shahid (in some countries)
- beIN Sports: beIN in your country (in some countries)
- Sky News Arabia: Sky News Arabia app
- Al Arabiya: Al Arabiya app
- Asharq News: Asharq News app
Arabic TV channels in the USA
Al Jazeera
Yes. Al Jazeera Arabic live (worldwide, free). The Arabic channel live. Al Jazeera English live (worldwide, free). The English channel live.
MBC 1
Shahid (Middle East and North Africa; elsewhere varies). MBC's streaming service with its channels and series. Check if your country is one of them.
beIN Sports
beIN in your country (Many countries, paid). The beIN service sold where you live, with that country's rights. Check if your country is one of them.
Sky News Arabia
Yes. Sky News Arabia app (worldwide, free). The channel live, free, from anywhere in the world.
Al Arabiya
Yes. Al Arabiya app (UK, US and more, free). Al Arabiya live, free.
Asharq News
Yes. Asharq News app (UK, US and more, free). Asharq News live, free.
Where to find Arabic TV in the USA
In the USA, DISH sells Arabic add-on packs, Arabic Elite and Arabic Elite Super, with channels such as MBC, MBC Drama, MBC Masr, Al Arabiya, BBC Arabic, LBCI, Al Jadeed and ART. They need a DISH Hopper connected to the internet.
Arabic TV in the USA: common questions
How can I watch Arabic TV in the USA?
Al Jazeera: Al Jazeera Arabic live, Al Jazeera English live. MBC 1: Shahid (in some countries). beIN Sports: beIN in your country (in some countries). Sky News Arabia: Sky News Arabia app. Al Arabiya: Al Arabiya app. Asharq News: Asharq News app.
Which Arabic TV channels are free in the USA?
Free and official: Al Jazeera (Al Jazeera Arabic live); Al Jazeera (Al Jazeera English live); Sky News Arabia (Sky News Arabia app); Al Arabiya (Al Arabiya app); Asharq News (Asharq News app). Each channel page says what the free stream shows.
Which apps and services carry Arabic TV channels in the USA?
Al Jazeera Arabic live: Al Jazeera. Al Jazeera English live: Al Jazeera. Shahid: MBC 1. beIN in your country: beIN Sports. Sky News Arabia app: Sky News Arabia. Al Arabiya app: Al Arabiya. Asharq News app: Asharq News.
Can I watch Arabic TV in the USA with a VPN?
We do not list a VPN as an option. Many streaming services forbid them in their terms of use, and their apps are made for viewers in their home country. We only list official ways to watch.
More Arabic TV
All 588 channels on our Arabic TV list
Watching TV abroad: how it works
Every answer comes from the channel pages, which list their official sources. Prices and rules change: the official pages always win.
Where the facts come from
Last checked: 4 November 2026. Prices and rules change: the official pages always win.