How to Watch ‘Love Island USA’ Season 8 for Free Online

By Alexis Mikulski Ruiz

Alexis Mikulski Ruiz

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Love Island USA returns to screens on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, for its eighth season, and the reality dating series is already generating plenty of buzz online. Not only does the fan-favorite show rack up billions of views each year, but Summer House star Ciara Miller is set to make her debut as co-host of the “companion series,” Love Island USA: Aftersun.

Miller, who first appeared on the Bravo hit in 2021 (and has recently made headlines thanks to a reality TV love triangle), will join Tefi Pessoa each week to dive into all the drama. The main Love Island USA Season 8 series will once again be hosted by Ariana Madix.

At a Glance: How to Watch Love Island USA Season 8 for Free Online

• Platform: Peacock
• Season 8 premiere date, time: Tuesday, June 2 at 9 p.m. EST
• Stream: Peacock, DirecTV, Walmart+, Instacart+

If you want to tune in to all the action, you’ll need a Peacock subscription. While Peacock doesn’t currently offer a free trial, there are still a few ways to watch Love Island USA online without paying. Some services, including DirecTV, Walmart+, and Instacart+, offer free trials that can help new users access Peacock at no additional cost.

The Love Island franchise first launched in the U.K. in 2005 before being revived in 2015. Most recently, Love Island UK returned for its 13th season on June 1. (Stateside viewers can also stream the U.K. series with the help of a VPN. Find out how here.)

Love Island USA premiered in 2019 and has quickly become one of the most-watched shows among reality TV buffs. One of the series’ biggest draws is its release schedule: new episodes air every day of the week except Wednesdays.

Where to Watch Love Island USA Season 8 for Free Without Cable

The winner of Love Island USA takes home a $100,000 grand prize — and, ideally, a shot at finding forever love. If you’re hoping to watch Season 8 without paying for Peacock, you can do so by signing up for one of the services below.

Peacock

While Peacock no longer offers a free trial, the streaming service is still one of the best options for watching Love Island USA Season 8. Peacock currently offers two subscription plans: Premium and Premium Plus. Peacock Premium costs $10.99 per month or $109.99 per year and includes access to every episode of Love Island USA Season 8. Fans also have the option of getting Peacock Premium Plus for $16.99 per month or $169.99 per year.

DirecTV

One way to watch Love Island USA Season 8 for free is through DirecTV’s five-day free trial. New subscribers can add the Movies Extra Pack to any DirecTV Signature Package, which includes a Peacock Premium subscription at no additional cost. By signing up for the free trial and selecting the Movies Extra Pack, viewers can stream Love Island USA Season 8 on Peacock during the trial period.

Walmart+

Another way to stream Love Island USA Season 8 for free is through Walmart+. The membership program includes a complimentary subscription to Peacock Premium, giving members access to every new episode of the hit reality dating series as it airs. New subscribers can take advantage of Walmart+’s 30-day free trial, allowing them to watch Love Island USA Season 8 on Peacock at no additional cost during the promotional period. Beyond watching the show, Walmart+ also allows you access to great benefits like free grocery delivery and free shipping. Once the trial ends, it costs $98 per year.

Instacart+

Instacart+ is another service that includes a complimentary Peacock Premium subscription, making it an easy way to watch Love Island USA Season 8 for free. New members can sign up for Instacart+’s 14-day free trial to get access. After the free trial, Instacart+ renews at $99 per year.

Love Island USA Season 8 Premiere Date, Time

Season 8 of Love Island USA premieres Tuesday, June 2, at 9 p.m. ET. New episodes will stream daily, except Wednesdays, on Peacock. The series takes place in Fiji.

Love Island USA Season 8 Cast, Host

There are 36 total contestants expected to compete on Love Island USA Season 8. The initial cast includes:

• Aniya Harvey
• Beatriz Hatz
• Bryce Dettloff
• Gabriel Vasconcelos
• KC Chandler
• Kenzie Annis
• Melanie Moreno
• Sean Reifel
• Sincere Rhea
• Trinity Tatum
• Zach Georgiou

Ariana Madix returns as host of Love Island USA, while Ciara Miller and Tefi Pessoa will serve as co-hosts of Love Island: Aftersun.

*Vasana Montgomery was booted from the cast ahead of the premiere due to videos resurfacing of her using a racial slur.