At launch, DirecTV is offering five different channel mixes, including two that should attractsports fans: a Sports Mix and a League Sports Mix. The Sports Mix includes ESPN, ESPN2, F1, and NBC Sports. The League Sports Mix features the MLB Network, NBA TV, NFL Network, and NHL Network.
So, if you want to catch every second of the game and all the analysis of your favorite sports, DirecTV’s multiview feature will be a great way to do it – if you can handle all that content showing up on your screen at once. Additionally, in September, DirecTV will introduce another sports Mix Channel called Sunday Sports Mix, which will feature CBS, Fox, ESPN, and FS1.
DirecTV’s new Mix Channels feature is similar toYouTube TV’s multiview feature. However, you can access some of DirecTV’sGenre Packsfor as low as $20 a month. It’s MySports Genre Pack, in particular, costs $70 a month, which is lower than YouTube TV’s $83 a month price tag.
“DIRECTV has innovation in our DNA and is proud to have pioneered multi-channel viewing nearly two decades ago,” said Vikash Sharma, head of product at DirecTV, in apress release. “Now we’re bringing the next generation of multiview to streaming with new mix channels to give consumers more flexibility and control over how they watch and discover their favorite programming – whether it’s four games, four news channels, or a mix for everyone in the house.”
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DirecTV has other Mix Channels aimed at different audiences
It offers a News Mix, Business Mix, and Kids Mix
If sports channels aren’t your thing, DirecTV also offers several other Mix Channels in its initial lineup that might interest you.
For those wanting to stay updated on market developments, DirecTV also offers a Business Mix, featuring Bloomberg Television, Cheddar News, CNBC, and Fox Business. And for kids, DirecTV’s Kids Mix includes Disney Channel, Disney Jr., Disney XD, and Nickelodeon. Additionally, DirecTV provides a Local Mix in certain markets where it holds streaming rights for local stations. The Local Mix includes ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC local stations.
To check out DirecTV’s new Mix Channels, you can find them now on the “Your TV” carousel on DirecTV’s Gemini device, and on its app on Roku, Fire TV, and Android TV. DirecTV states that its Mix Channels will be available on Apple TV and Samsung Tizen “in the coming weeks.”
Earlier this year, DirecTV introduced itsGenre Packs, which are essentially streaming versions of skinny TV bundles. Currently, it offers MyEntertainment, MiEspañol, MyKids, MyNews, and MySports Genre Packs. In 2024, DirecTV also launched a FAST streaming service calledMyFree DirecTV.
