Have you ever found yourself craving a game show marathon? As a fan of shows like The Price is Right, Wheel of Fortune, and classic reruns, I was thrilled to learn about the Game Show Network (GSN for short). This channel airs game shows 24/7!
In this handy guide, I’ll walk you through how to get GSN on your Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, or Android TV. Let’s get started!
An Introduction to Game Show Network
For those new to GSN, it’s a cable channel owned by Sony Pictures Television focused entirely on game shows. We’re talking new game shows, revived classics, and tons of reruns. Basically, if you can’t get enough trivia questions, word puzzles, and friendly competition, it’s game show nirvana!
GSN first launched in 1994 and is now available in over 70 million households through cable and satellite subscriptions. Many streaming platforms and internet TV services also allow access like:
- Sling TV
- fuboTV
- Philo
- Pluto TV
- Plex
The channel’s lineup features fan favorites such as:
- Wheel of Fortune
- Family Feud
- Catch 21
- Chain Reaction
Plus original programs like Common Knowledge, America Says, and People Puzzler.
| Day | Sample Primetime Schedule |
|---|---|
| Monday 8 PM | Chain Reaction |
| Monday 9 PM | Catch 21 |
| Tuesday 8 PM | Family Feud |
| Tuesday 9 PM | America Says |
So whether you’re nostalgic for classics or enjoy testing your wits, GSN offers non-stop game show fun!
Activating GSN on Your Device
To start watching, you’ll need to:
- Install the GSN app on your streaming device
- Activate the channel at activate.gameshownetwork.com
I’ll cover the step-by-step process for Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, and Android TV below.
Activate gameshownetwork.com on Roku
From your Roku’s home screen:
- Select Streaming Channels
- Search for “Game Show Network”
- Select the app and click Add Channel
- Launch the app and note the unique activation code displayed
- On another device, go to activate.gameshownetwork.com
- Enter the code and select your cable TV provider
- Sign in with your provider credentials
You should now have access to watch GSN on your Roku!
Activate GSN on Fire TV
If you have a Fire TV and existing cable subscription:
- Use the Find option to search for “Game Show Network”
- Select the app and click Get to install
- Open the app and note down the activation code shown
- Go to activate.gameshownetwork.com
- Enter the code, choose your provider, and click Sign In
- Sign in with your TV provider account details
You can now start watching GSN on Fire TV!
Activate GSN on Apple TV
To add GSN to your Apple TV:
- Open the App Store
- Search for “Game Show Network”
- Download and install the app
- Launch the app and follow the activation code prompts
- On another device, visit activate.gameshownetwork.com
- Enter the code shown on TV and pick your cable provider
- Click Sign In and log in with provider credentials
Once signed in successfully, GSN should be ready to watch on your Apple TV.
Activate GSN on Android TV
If you want to watch GSN on an Android TV:
- Open the Play Store app
- Search for “Game Show Network”
- Install the app from the search results
- Launch the app and note down the activation code displayed
- Go to activate.gameshownetwork.com on a phone/computer
- Input the code, choose your cable provider
- Click Sign In and enter your account details to sign in
You will now have an activated GSN app all loaded up on Android TV!
Hope you enjoy unlimited access to game show reruns, classics, and new originals! Let the trivia marathons commence!
Have any other questions on getting set up? Feel free to ask in the comments!