Law & Order SVU in Ireland: Where to Stream & Season 28 News

There’s a reason people keep asking where to watch Law & Order: Special Victims Unit — after 27 seasons, the show has outlasted almost every streaming deal, and though Season 27 wrapped in May 2026, NBC had already renewed it for season 28 before the finale aired. For viewers in Ireland, the trick is knowing which platform actually has the episodes.

Seasons aired: 27 · Network: NBC · Original run: 1999–present · Latest season: 27 (2025–2026) · Creator: Dick Wolf

The table below compiles the essential data points about SVU’s run and availability.

Where can I watch Law and Order SVU in Ireland?

Streaming options in Ireland

• In the United States, Peacock offers 15 seasons of SVU. Irish viewers do not have Peacock, but they can access SVU through Disney+, which carries most seasons in Ireland.
• JustWatch, a streaming guide, shows SVU available in the U.S. on Disney+, Hulu, Peacock Premium, YouTube TV, NBC, and USA Network. No equivalent list exists yet for Ireland, but Disney+ Ireland is the primary option.

Is SVU on Disney+?

Yes, Disney+ carries Law & Order: Special Victims Unit in Ireland. The service includes most seasons, though the exact library may rotate. Peacock’s U.S. page confirms 27 seasons total, but Disney+ Ireland has not published its full catalog.

The pattern: Irish viewers get a more stable library through Disney+ than through Netflix, which removes seasons periodically.

What this means: Irish viewers should prioritize Disney+ for stability, as the streaming landscape for SVU continues to shift.

How many seasons of Law & Order: SVU are there?

Current number of seasons

As of the 2025–2026 broadcast season, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit has 27 seasons. Peacock lists exactly 27 seasons in its series catalog. The show is the longest-running primetime drama in the U.S., according to Good Housekeeping.

How to stream them

• In Ireland: Disney+ carries the largest selection; Netflix has rotating seasons.
• In the U.S.: Peacock offers 15 seasons; Hulu and NBC also stream select episodes.
• Purchase options: Amazon Video, Fandango at Home, Apple TV Store.

The implication: No single service holds the full back catalog in any region. Split rights are the norm.

Is SVU season 27 the last season?

Season 27 finale details

Season 27 ended on May 14, 2026, with an episode titled “In the Wind” on Peacock. The season consisted of 21 episodes.

Who is leaving SVU in season 27?

No major cast departures were announced during or after season 27. Kelli Giddish left the show in season 24, and Christopher Meloni departed after season 12 due to contract disputes. As of the season 28 renewal, Mariska Hargitay is expected to return.

What this means: Season 27 was not the end. NBC confirmed season 28 before the finale even aired.

The pattern: Cast changes remain a possibility each season, even with a renewal locked in.

Is there a season 28 of Law and Order Special Victims Unit?

Season 28 renewal confirmation

Yes. NBC officially renewed Law & Order: SVU for a 28th season as part of the 2025–2026 lineup. The network announced the renewal via NBC Insider. Good Housekeeping described it as “major news ahead of the season 27 finale.”

Release window

No exact premiere date has been announced, but season 28 is expected to debut in fall 2026, following NBC’s usual schedule. Given that season 27 premiered in September 2025, a similar window is likely.

The trade-off: Fans get another season, but the show now competes with its own spin-off, Organized Crime, for time slots and audience attention.

Is Netflix removing SVU?

SVU on Netflix availability

Netflix’s library of Law & Order: SVU has shrunk in recent years due to licensing agreements. As of early 2026, Netflix in the U.S. carries a rotating set of seasons, not the complete series. JustWatch shows that Netflix is not listed among the current U.S. streaming options for SVU. In Ireland, Netflix still has some seasons, but the catalog is not static.

Why episodes are removed

Licensing agreements are the reason. When NBCUniversal launched Peacock, it began reclaiming streaming rights for its own platform. Peacock offers 15 seasons in the U.S., reducing the incentive to license to competitors. Netflix has not made an official statement about permanent removal.

The pattern: The show is moving toward exclusive availability on NBCUniversal platforms, mirroring what happened with Friends and HBO Max.

For Irish viewers, the streaming landscape is narrowing. Disney+ remains the most reliable option, but Netflix’s rotating library means you may lose access mid-binge. Season 27’s finale closed a chapter, but the renewal for season 28 means the series isn’t slowing down. If you are interested in how other long-running shows handle renewals, see our The Diplomat Season 4: Netflix Release Date, Cast & News. For fans in Ireland, the choice is clear: subscribe to Disney+ for stability, or wait for Peacock’s international expansion to finally bring a dedicated SVU home to the region.