Your Fall Streaming Guide: What to Watch in October on Xumo TV, Stream Box & Xumo Play

From playoff rivalries to Halloween scares, October is packed with sports, movies, and new premieres. Xumo makes it easy to find what to watch this fall. 

Fall Streaming Guide

Fall is here—and so is the ultimate season for streaming. Cooler nights, cozy weekends, and a packed calendar of premieres make October the perfect time to settle in with Xumo. Whether you’re watching on Xumo TV or Xumo Stream Box, Xumo brings all your favorite apps together in one place. And with Xumo Play, you get hundreds of free channels and movies for seasonal marathons—no subscription required.

This October, we’ve got everything you want to see together in one place. That means one destination for sports schedules, spooky season collections, and new releases you won’t want to miss.

Sports Fans, We’ve Got You Covered

October has often been called “sports overload,” and for good reason. The NFL is in full swing, the MLB postseason reaches its peak, and both NBA and NHL seasons tip off. Add in MLS playoffs and the Breeders’ Cup, and your calendar is officially packed.

Stop juggling guides and apps—Xumo makes sports streaming simple. From your Xumo TV or Stream Box home screen, or with a quick voice command like “Sports,” you can access everything in one place. Stream from Peacock, Prime Video, ESPN+, Apple TV+, HBO Max, Spectrum TV, Xfinity Stream, and more. Browse by sport or league to see what’s live and what’s coming up—from college football to NBA, NHL, and the MLB postseason. Want to jump straight to NFL or NCAA action? Just say “NFL” or “College Football” into your voice remote. Plus, Xumo users get 6 months of Peacock at no extra cost—so Sunday Night Football is just a click away. Say “Peacock” or launch the app to redeem your offer and start streaming.

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Here’s what’s happening in sports this month:

  • NFL Football: Sunday Night Football, Monday Night Football, Thursday Night Football, holiday matchups, and primetime games
  • MLB Playoffs & World Series: Sept 30–Nov 1
  • NBA Season Tip-Off: Begins October 21
  • NHL Season Start: From October 7
  • MLS Playoffs: October 21–December 6
  • Breeders’ Cup World Championships: October 31–November 1

Xumo Play includes over 20 sports networks for free, such as the NFL Channel, NBA Channel, PGA Tour Channel, and NASCAR Channel.

Fall TV Is Back: What to Stream in October 2025

The crisp air, cozy nights, and pumpkin spice everything can only mean one thing—fall TV season is here! October is packed with must-watch premieres and returning favorites across Netflix, Apple TV+, HBO Max, Hulu, Peacock, and more. Whether you’re into gripping thrillers, binge-worthy dramas, or chilling true crime, this month’s lineup has something for everyone.

Here’s what’s new this month—just fire up your Xumo TV or Stream Box and dive in:

  • The Woman in Cabin 10 – October 10 – Netflix
  • The Last Frontier – October 10 – Apple TV
  • The Chair Company (Season 1) – October 12 – HBO Max
  • Loot – October 15 – Apple TV
  • Murdaugh: Death in the Family – October 15 – Hulu
  • The Diplomat (Season 3) – October 16 – Netflix
  • John Wayne Gacy: Devil in Disguise – October 16 – Peacock
  • Harlan Coben’s Lazarus – October 22 – Amazon Prime Video
  • Nobody Wants This (Season 2) – October 23 – Netflix
  • Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake (Season 2) – October 23 – HBO Max
  • Untitled Kathryn Bigelow Project – October 24 – Netflix
  • Weapons – October 25 – HBO Max
  • IT: Welcome to Derry (Season 1) – October 26 – HBO Max
  • Don’t Date Brandon – October 28 – Paramount+
  • Down Cemetery Road – October 29 – Apple TV
  • Selling Sunset (Season 9) – October 29 – Netflix
  • The Witcher (Season 4) – October 30 – Netflix

October brings the perfect mix of thrillers, dramas, and comfort TV. With Halloween around the corner, horror fans will love IT: Welcome to Derry and Weapons, while mystery lovers can dive into The Woman in Cabin 10 and Down Cemetery Road. For those craving lighter fare, Loot and Selling Sunset deliver laughs and glamour.

Halloween HQ on Xumo Play

Xumo Halloween Highquality

If your fall traditions include carving pumpkins and settling in for scary movie nights, Xumo Play has you covered with Halloween HQ. This seasonal hub brings together horror movies, thrillers, and paranormal series, plus free channels filled with the best Halloween classics.

Featured Halloween Movies

  • Flatliners (1990 and 2017)
  • Her Deadly Game (new Xumo Original)
  • A Witness to Murder (new Xumo Original)
  • Evil Dead (2013)
  • You Are Not My Mother (through 10/19)
  • Slice, 12 to Midnight, Karma: Death at Latigo Springs, plus the Lone Star Shark trilogy

Spooky Series Marathons

  • Ghost Hunters
  • Haunted Towns
  • Ghost Brothers
  • Destination Fear
  • Mysteries at the Monument
  • Ghost Asylum and more

And don’t miss the seasonal channel takeovers with hits like Universal Movies: Blumhouse Weekends and Xumo Free Halloween Horrors.

Xumo Originals

This season also brings new thrillers made just for Xumo Play. These Xumo Originals are designed for fans of suspense and Halloween-ready viewing, giving you fresh stories, mystery, and unexpected twists—all free to stream.

  • Her Deadly Game: A chilling legal thriller where nothing is as it seems.
  • A Witness to Murder: When secrets unravel, survival means staying one step ahead.
  • Miss Valentine: A dark, romantic mystery with a deadly edge.

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With Xumo Play, there are no tricks—just treats. Best of all, it’s free—no subscriptions or sign-ups required. Xumo makes it easy!

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