Comprehensive directory of cable and satellite TV networks beginning with the letter G
Cable Networks (Cable Television Channels Nationwide Listed A - Z)
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Owner: Versant (formerly NBCUniversal/Comcast)
Launched: January 16, 1995
Programming: World's first 24-hour golf network, featuring live PGA Tour, LPGA Tour, PGA European Tour, and NCAA Division I golf championships. Holds rights through 2030 for PGA/LPGA and through 2039 for R&A's Open Championship. Also operates GolfNow reservation service and Revolution Golf online instruction.
Available to approximately 59 million households | Co-founded by Arnold Palmer and Joe Gibbs | Spun off to Versant in 2025
Owner: GOLTV Inc.
Launched: February 2003
Programming: First U.S. channel dedicated exclusively to soccer/football. Broadcasts Portuguese Primeira Liga, Dutch Cup, Peruvian Liga 1, Uruguayan Primera Division, Ecuadorian Serie A, and European leagues. Airs over 2,300 matches per year including 400+ live or premiered matches. Available in English and Spanish (GolTV en Espanol).
Headquartered in Miami, Florida | Available on DirecTV and AT&T U-verse Spanish packages
Owner: Sony Pictures Television
Launched: December 1, 1994
Programming: Dedicated to game shows, featuring classic reruns and original productions including Master Minds, America Says, Split Second, Family Feud, Wheel of Fortune, and Jeopardy!. First aired show: What's My Line?. Sony acquired full ownership in 2019 for approximately $500 million, marking the network's return to 100% Sony control.
Available to nearly 75 million households | Top 14 cable network | Launched spinoff Game Show Central in 2020
Owner: Sony Pictures Television
Launched: February 3, 2014
Programming: Classic movies and television series from the 1930s-2000s. Features action, crime, comedy, and western TV series including Good Times, All in the Family, Sanford and Son, Kojak, Walker Texas Ranger, The Rockford Files, and Charlie's Angels. Initially movie-oriented, expanded to classic TV shows in 2016. Rebranded as "get." in 2023.
Available via digital subchannels and streaming services including Philo and Amazon Freevee
Owner: E. W. Scripps Company (Scripps Networks)
Launched: April 3, 2014
Programming: Classic Western movies and TV series from the mid-20th century, including The Rifleman, The Lone Ranger, Laramie, Death Valley Days, Zorro, and Tales of Wells Fargo. Founded by Katz Broadcasting LLC, acquired by Scripps for $292 million. Also operates Grit Xtra FAST streaming service.
Available to 98% of U.S. TV households via 200+ stations | Averages 494,000 viewers in 2024
Owner: Great American Media (Tom Hicks & Bill Abbott)
Launched: September 27, 2021 (originally Great American Country, 1995)
Programming: Family-oriented movies and specials focused on traditional values, faith, family, and country themes. Conservative alternative to Hallmark Channel featuring holiday movies, original productions, and Tournament of Roses Parade (starting 2024). Chief content officer: Candace Cameron Bure. Talent includes Trevor Donovan, Danica McKellar, and Cameron Mathison.
Acquired from Discovery for $90 million in 2021 | 19% household viewership growth in 2024
Owner: Great American Media
Launched: September 27, 2021 (originally Ride TV, 2014)
Programming: Western and lifestyle programming with increased faith-based content. Features Going RV, Growing Up Gator, Kimberly's Simply Southern, Southern Fried Everything, Cowgirls (rodeo documentary), and This Old Horse. Rebranded from GAC Living to Great American Living (2022), then to Great American Faith & Living (October 2023).
Headquartered in Arlington, Texas | Synergy with Great American Pure Flix streaming service
Owner: TelevisaUnivision (formerly Univision Communications)
Launched: September 1, 1979
Programming: Spanish-language general entertainment featuring classic comedy, telenovelas, Mexican dramas, and late night shows from the 1970s-1990s originally aired on Univision. Content from Televisa's networks (Las Estrellas, FOROtv, Nueve) plus sports including soccer, boxing, and wrestling. Original shows include Acceso máximo, En casa con Lucy, Delicioso, and Vida total.
Available in 68 million U.S. homes | Sister networks: Univision, TUDN, UniMás
Owner: GOD TV Network (Rory & Wendy Alec, founders)
Launched: October 1, 1995 (as Christian Channel Europe)
Programming: Word of faith Christian media network featuring 24-hour international programming with live events, youth rallies, worship concerts, conferences, and Bible teachers. Five regional variations: USA, UK & Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australasia. Original GOD TV Together daily broadcast and youth-focused programming with bands like Leeland, Switchfoot, and Rend Collective.
Global reach: 1 billion viewers potential | Offices in Plymouth UK, Orlando FL, India, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Kenya, Ghana, Australia
Owner: MediaBox, LLC (UP Entertainment)
Launched: October 30, 2004 (as Gospel Music Channel)
Programming: Originally first 24-hour network dedicated to gospel music (traditional, contemporary, Christian rock, southern gospel). Rebranded to GMC TV (2010), then UP (2013) to focus on positive, faith-based, and family-oriented programming. Current shows include Last Man Standing, Reba, Blue Bloods, Hudson & Rex, and Heartland, plus original faith-based movies.
Founded by Charles Humbard (son of Rex Humbard) | Fastest-growing cable network for 5 years after launch
Owner: Various (multiple Glory TV networks worldwide)
Launched: Various dates (UK-based and India-based versions)
Programming: Multiple Christian television networks operating under the Glory TV name. UK-based Glory TV founded by Pam and Sarfraz Munir focuses on evangelism and Biblical teaching. India/Goa-based Glory TV promoted by Bro. Amalesh Kumar offers multilingual Christ-centered programming. Both networks rely on viewer donations and feature live and prerecorded Christian content.
Available via cable, web TV, and mobile apps | Viewer-supported non-profit broadcasting
Esports-focused cable channel featuring competitive gaming coverage and tournaments.
Launched March 2020 by Sony Pictures Television Networks as digital ad-supported streaming channel. Became over-the-air multicast network in February 2025.
Part of the Great American Media family of networks focusing on adventure and outdoor lifestyle programming.
Last updated on November 27, 2025