Star Trek Day is celebrated every 8 September, commemorating the date the original Star Trek TV series debuted on US television in 1966. This year marks the beloved franchise’s 60th anniversary, making Star Trek Day 2026 especially significant!
For all those who look forward to Star Trek Day – and for all those who want to start! – read on to find out how to celebrate and where to stream Star Trek on Paramount+ UK & Ireland.
Key facts
- Celebrated annually: 8 September
- Honours: The premiere of Star Trek on US television on 8 September 1966
- 2026 milestone: 60th anniversary
- Created by: Gene Roddenberry
When is Star Trek Day?
Star Trek Day is celebrated annually on 8 September. This is the date in 1966 on which the first episode of Star Trek, “The Man Trap,” was broadcast on NBC in the US.
This year, Star Trek Day falls on a Tuesday, marking the 60th anniversary of the beginnings of what would become the Star Trek universe.
Why 2026 Star Trek Day is such a big year
2026 is a big year for Star Trek fans because the franchise turns 60 years old! It was on 8 September 1966 that US TV audiences got their first glimpse of Kirk, Spock, Bones, and the rest of the Enterprise crew via the very first aired episode of the very first Star Trek series.
The yearlong 60th anniversary celebrates “Space for Everybody,” extending an open invitation to celebrate the future that Star Trek aspires to.
How to celebrate Star Trek Day
Watch your favourite Star Trek series
Paramount+ UK & Ireland is the streaming home for the Star Trek franchise. You can discover the original series and much more, including Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.
Revisit classic episodes
On Star Trek Day, revisit classic TV episodes from across the Star Trek universe. That could mean going back to the original series’ “The Trouble with Tribbles,” exploring Star Trek: Strange New Worlds with “Children of the Comet,” or beaming up the TV episode that started it all back in 1966, “The Man Trap.”
And don’t be confused if you see “The Man Trap” listed as the second episode of the first season of Star Trek. It is indeed the first Star Trek episode ever to air on TV.
“The Cage” was the first unaired Star Trek pilot. The second Star Trek pilot, the one that sold the series and made it to air, “Where No Man Has Gone Before,” was originally broadcast two weeks after “The Man Trap.”
Explore something new
Longtime fans can make Star Trek Day an opportunity to explore a newer series like Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, which features familiar characters including Pike, Spock, Kirk, and Uhura.
Where to stream Star Trek in the UK and Ireland
You can stream a wide selection of Star Trek shows and movies on Paramount+ UK & Ireland.
Star Trek shows on Paramount+ UK & Ireland
The Star Trek series available on Paramount+ UK & Ireland are:
- Star Trek, The Original Series
- Star Trek: The Animated Series
- Star Trek: The Next Generation
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
- Star Trek: Voyager
- Star Trek: Enterprise
- Star Trek: Discovery
- Star Trek: Picard
- Star Trek: Lower Decks
- Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
- Star Trek: Starfleet Academy
Availability is subject to change.
Star Trek movies on Paramount+ UK & Ireland
Star Trek movies available on Paramount+ UK & Ireland are:
- Star Trek: The Motion Picture
- Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
- Star Trek III: The Search for Spock
- Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
- Star Trek V: The Final Frontier
- Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country
- Star Trek Generations
- Star Trek: First Contact
- Star Trek: Insurrection
- Star Trek: Nemesis
- Star Trek (2009)
- Star Trek Into Darkness
- Star Trek Beyond
- Star Trek: Section 31
Availability of library titles varies by market and is subject to change.
Stream Star Trek now on Paramount+ UK & Ireland
Now that Star Trek is celebrating its 60th anniversary, it’s the perfect time to revisit favourite shows and movies or boldly go somewhere new in the Star Trek universe on Paramount+ UK & Ireland.
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Why is Star Trek Day celebrated on 8 September?
Star Trek Day is celebrated on 8 September because that was the date in 1966 that the first Star Trek episode was broadcast on US TV.
What is special about Star Trek Day 2026?
Star Trek Day 2026 celebrates the Star Trek franchise’s 60th anniversary. Star Trek made its television debut on 8 September 1966.
Where can I stream Star Trek in the UK and Ireland?
Paramount+ UK & Ireland is the streaming home of Star Trek in the UK and Ireland, with a wide selection of Star Trek series and movies available to subscribers. Availability is subject to change.
