"Law & Order: SVU" – the longest-running primetime live-action series – is back on the case. "Expect fresh challenges and a highly anticipated reunion as Kelli Giddish returns as Amanda Rollins.
Here's how you can watch "Law & Order: SVU" season 27 online and from anywhere with a VPN.
"Law & Order: SVU" season 27 premieres Thursday, September 25, at 9/8c on NBC, with streaming available on Peacock.
• U.S. — NBC via Sling (50% off)/Fubo (7-day trial), DirecTV, Peacock
• Canada — TBA (usually CityTV (7-day free trial))
• Watch anywhere — Try NordVPN risk-free
As "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" hits season 27, Captain Olivia Benson leads a battle-hardened squad into cases that test the unit’s empathy and resolve.
Benson faces political pressure and personal fallout as high-profile predators force the team to connect dots across multiple jurisdictions. Meanwhile, Fin keeps the precinct grounded, Carisi wages tightrope battles in court, and a familiar face returns.
Twenty-seven seasons in, the series still finds fresh urgency in asking what justice looks like right now, and Benson remains the compass that keeps Manhattan’s most relentless unit moving forward together.
Read our guide below for how to watch "Law & Order: SVU" season 27 online and from anywhere in the world.
How to watch 'Law & Order: SVU' S27 (2025) in the U.S.
"Law & Order: SVU" 2025 premieres Thursday, September 25, at 9/8c on NBC, with viewing also available on Peacock. NBC is a local broadcast network you can access with one of the best TV antennas or via your pay-TV package.
Cut the cord? You can watch NBC live on one of the best cable TV alternatives, such as Sling TV, Fubo, YouTube TV (free trial), Hulu With Live TV, and DirecTV. Peacock also carries current NBC series, with next-day availability standard and premiere-night viewing noted for the season opener.
Traveling abroad? Use a VPN to access your usual services securely and reliably. We recommend NordVPN for speed and ease of use.
Watch 'Law & Order: SVU' season 27 from anywhere
If NBC and Peacock are not available where you are, you do not have to miss "Law & Order: SVU" season 27 while you are traveling. With a VPN, you can use your existing subscriptions from wherever you go.
We have tested numerous options, and NordVPN is the best VPN for most people. It combines fast speeds, broad device support, and reliable access to major streaming platforms.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've mentioned, NordVPN is our top choice.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For example, to watch your U.S. services while in the U.K., select a U.S. server.
3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to Peacock or your live TV service and stream "Law & Order: SVU" season 27.
How to watch 'Law & Order: SVU' season 27 in Canada
The Canadian broadcaster for "Law & Order: SVU" season 27 has not been officially announced at the time of writing; however, the series typically airs on CityTV in Canada. We will update this guide when local availability is confirmed.
Not in Canada right now? A VPN such as NordVPN can help you access your usual services securely when you are abroad.
Can I watch 'Law & Order: SVU' season 27 in the U.K.?
There is no confirmed U.K. premiere date yet for season 27, but new episodes of "Law & Order: SVU" will almost certainly drop on Sky Witness in the U.K. at some point. We will update this page as soon as details are announced.
Traveling in the U.K. and want to watch it now? Worry not, you can use one of the best U.S. VPN services to access your domestic subscriptions while traveling. We recommend NordVPN thanks to its speed, reliability, and trusted security features.
Can I watch 'Law & Order: SVU' season 27 in Australia?
An Australian release plan for season 27 has not been announced yet. We will update once local broadcast or streaming details are confirmed. The series os "SVU" usually airs on 7 Plus in Australia, but it is likely to be delayed until the U.S. season has aired.
If you are in Australia from the U.S. or Canada, you can use a VPN, such as NordVPN, to access your regular streaming services.
When is the new season of "Law & Order: SVU"?
The new season premieres Thursday, September 25, on NBC, featuring weekly investigations that delve into tech-fueled exploitation, power players who believe they are untouchable, and survivors who need a voice.
'Law & Order: SVU' season 27 — Episode guide
Season 27 Episode 01 — "In the Wind": Thursday, September 25
S27 E02 — "A Waiver of Consent": Thursday, October 2
S27 E03 — "A Vicious Circle": Thursday, October 9
S27 E04 — "TBA": Thursday, October 16
S27 E05 — "TBA": Thursday, October 23
More air dates and episode titles to be announced.
'Law & Order: SVU' season 27 — Cast
- Mariska Hargitay as Captain Olivia Benson
- Ice-T as Sergeant Odafin “Fin” Tutuola
- Kelli Giddish as Amanda Rollins
- Peter Scanavino as Assistant District Attorney Dominick Carisi Jr.
- Kevin Kane as Detective Terry Bruno
- Aimé Donna Kelly as Detective Shanty
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