DirecTV Stream has always been on the pricier side of live TV, but that might change with the introduction of its newest line of plans, called the MyGenre packs. True to their name, these skinny bundles are divided by genre: sports, entertainment, news, and Spanish-language content, with prices starting at $35/month. Costly to be sure, but that's still more than half the price of DirecTV Stream's main packs, bringing the service nearer than ever to its more affordable competitor, Sling TV.
So, what exactly are these new packs? Do they carry local news and live sports? Do they offer free trials? And what else comes with them? We answer and explain all that and more in the article below.
Summary:
- Price: Ranges from $34.99/month to $69.99/month, excluding taxes.
- Channels: The new packs divide the channels by genre, with some including local channels and/or free subscriptions to services like Disney+, Hulu, and Max.
- How to sign up: You can sign up on DirecTV Stream’s website or update your package on the app
What are the newest DirecTV Stream packages?
The new DirecTV Stream plans are called "MyGenre" packs. They're curated to fit your specific needs, and they're priced more affordably than DirecTV Stream's main plans which, while more broad in channel lineup, can set you back up to $100 every month.
What channels does each DirecTV Stream Genre Pack include?
DirecTV Stream currently offers four MyGenre Packs that cater to viewers of sports, entertainment, news, and Spanish-language content. These are their prices, channels, and free-trial lengths:
MySports
- For: Pro- and college-level sports fans
- Price: $69.99/month
- Free trial: 5 days
- Channels: 25+, including local channels and ESPN+
- Channel lineup: ABC*, ACCN Network, BIG Network, CNBC, Fox Business, CNN, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews, ESPNU, FOX*, Fox News, FS1, FS2, NBC Golf, MLB Network, MSNBC, NBA TV, NBC, NFL Network, NHL Network, SEC Network, TBS, TNT, TruTV, USA Network
*Local channels vary per market.
We go in-depth on the MySports package in this article.
MyEntertainment
- For: TV and film fans
- Price: $34.99/month
- Free trial: 5 days
- Channels: 40+, including Disney+ and Hulu with ads. Max with ads forthcoming.
- Channel lineup: A&E, AHC, Animal Planet, Aspire, Bounce, Bravo, CNBC, CNN, Cooking Channel, Cozi TV, Destination America, Discovery, Discovery Life, E!, EarthxTV, FETV, Food Network, Fox Business, Fox News, Freeform, FX, FXM, FXX, FYI, Game Show Network, Great Entertainment Television, HGTV, History, HLN, ID, Lifetime, Magnolia Network, MSNBC, National Geographic Wild, National Geographic, OWN, Oxygen True Crime, Science Channel, SYFY, TLC, Travel Channel, UPTV, Vice
MyNews
- For: Local and international news viewers
- Price: $39.99/month
- Free trial: 5 days
- Channels: 10+, including local channels
- Channel lineup: CNBC, CNBC World, CNN, CNN International, FOX*, Fox Business, Fox News, i24, MSNBC, NBC*, Newsmax
*Local channels vary per market.
MiEspañol
- For: Spanish-language viewers
- Price: $34.99/month
- Free trial: 5 days
- Channels: 60+
- Channel lineup: A3Series, Antena 3, Atres Cine, Baby TV, Bandamax, Canal 22 Mexico, Caracol International, Centroamerica TV, Cine Estelar, Cine Mexicano, Cine Nostalgia, CineLatino, Cinema Dinamita, CNN es Español, Daystar Español, De Pelicula, De Pelicula Clasico, Discovery En Español, Discovery Familia, Ecuavisa Internacional, Enlace, ESPN Deportes, Estrella News, Estrella TV, EWTN Español, FOROtv, Fox Deportes, Galavision, GolTV, History En Español, HITN TV, Hogar de HGTV, Hola TV, Mega TV, Meganoticias, Multimedios, Nat Geo Mundo, NTN24, Nuestra Tele, Nuestra Vision, Once Mexico, Pasiones, Peru Magico, Sony Cine, SUR Peru, TC Internacional, TeleCentro, Telefe, Telemundo, TUDN, TV Chile, TVE, TyC Sports, Unimas, Universo, Univision, Univision telenovelas, VePlus, Videorola, Vme, WAPA America, ZooMoo
How much do the new DirecTV Stream packs cost?
The cheapest of these packs are MyEntertainment and MiEspañol, both of which cost $34.99/month. MyEntertainment comes with local channels, a Disney+ and Hulu subscription, and, pretty soon, a Max subscription.
The next cheapest pack is MyNews, which costs $39.99/month, while the most expensive is MySports, which costs a whopping $69.99/month.
How do I subscribe to a DirecTV Stream pack?
You can visit their website to shop for these packs. If you already have the app installed on your TV or streaming device, you can also go to Account Overview to change your plan.
Do the new DirecTV Stream packs have local channels?
Yes, but not all of them. Only MyNews and MySports have local channels, namely FOX, NBC, and ABC. Sadly, no CBS or CBS Sports yet. Local channels vary per market, so make sure you check with DirecTV Stream before you subscribe. In Washington where we tested, for instance, ABC was not available.
Do the new DirecTV Stream packs come with free streaming service subscriptions?
Yes. The MySports pack comes with ESPN+ at no additional cost, while the MyEntertainment pack comes with Disney+ and Hulu (with ads) at no additional cost. In the coming months, the MyEntertainment pack will also come with Max (with ads).
Do the new DirecTV Stream packs have live sports?
Yes, you can watch live sports with a MyNews or MySports subscription, both of which carry local channels. MySports also has channels like TNT, USA, ESPN, and ACC.
Do the new DirecTV Stream packs have cloud DVR?
Yes, like all DirecTV Stream plans, the MyGenre packs come with unlimited DVR.
Do the new DirecTV Stream packs allow add-on channels?
Yes, you can pick the MySports Extra add-on for MySports, and the MyCinema add-on for everything else.
MyCinema
- Price: $9.99/month
- Channels: FMC, GetTV, GRIT, INSP, LMN, ShortsTV, Sony Movies, TCM
MySports Extra
- Price: $12.99/month
- Channels: MAVTV, MotorTrend, NFL Redzone, Outdoor Channel, Pursuit Channel, Sportsman Channel, Willow
Do the new DirecTV Stream packages offer a free trial?
Yes. All packs offer a 5-day free trial.
Are the new DirecTV Stream packs worth it?
We think they are. The MyEntertainment pack is a particularly good deal since it comes with three streaming services at no additional cost—that's $30 in savings every month.