DIRECTV STREAM Review

All DIRECTV STREAM plans offer the same set of local channels, including CBS, NBC, FOX, ABC, and Telemundo. They also offer a national Univision feed.

Live local channels are available only in certain markets. However, on demand content is available in all areas the following day. You can use our Channel Finder tool to see what local are available in your area.

The top 35 cable channels are listed below. For a list of channels in each tier, look at DIRECTV STREAM’s full channel lineup. The service essentially lets DirecTV Stream on your TV.

Across all tiers DIRECTV STREAM includes national sports channels like ESPN, ESPN2, FS1, Fox Sports 2, TBS, TNT, and USA Network.

You will need to upgrade to at least the DIRECTV STREAM “Choice” ($99.99) plan to get access to regional sports networks (RSNs), which include Fox Sports RSNs, NBC Sports RSNs, AT&T SportsNet, MSG, NESN, Spectrum SportsNet, and Altitude.

Unlike DIRECTV’s satellite service, the DIRECTV STREAM streaming service does not offer NFL Network or NFL RedZone. MLB Network and NBA TV are available on the DIRECTV STREAM “Choice” ($99.99) plan.

ACC Network, Big Ten Network, ESPNU, and SEC Network are available on the DIRECTV STREAM “Choice” ($99.99) plan. The service does not offer Pac-12 Network.

ESPNEWS, Golf Channel, and Tennis Channel are available on the DIRECTV STREAM “Ultimate” ($109.99) plan.

You can add HBO ($15), Cinemax ($11), Showtime ($11), STARZ ($11), and Epix ($6) to any of the plans. The Premier plan includes HBO, Cinemax, Showtime, and STARZ. New subscribers to DIRECTV STREAM Choice or above will get HBO Max included for a year.

DIRECTV STREAM is available starting at $74.99 / month. See the full list: DIRECTV STREAM Pricing & Plans

Yes, DIRECTV STREAM has a 5-Day Free Trial.

DIRECTV STREAM includes Unlimited of Cloud DVR storage.

DIRECTV STREAM includes 65 channels including 34 top cable channels. See the full list: DIRECTV STREAM Channels.

DIRECTV STREAM allows up to 20 devices at the same time. See more details: DIRECTV STREAM Simultaneous Streams

DIRECTV STREAM includes ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC, Telemundo, The CW, and Univision in most, but not all markets. See the full list: DIRECTV STREAM Local Channels.

DIRECTV STREAM includes live sports from ESPN, ESPN2, FS1, Fox Sports 2, MLB Network, NBA TV, NHL Network, TBS, TNT, and USA Network. See the full list: DIRECTV STREAM Sports Channels.

DIRECTV STREAM offers premium channels like Cinemax, EPIX, HBO, Showtime, and Starz for an additional fee. See the full list: DIRECTV STREAM Premium Channels.

DIRECTV STREAM includes on demand content from most of the channels they offer. Unlike content on your DVR, you won’t be able to skip ads.

DIRECTV STREAM includes access to many TV Eveywhere Apps with your DIRECTV STREAM credentials. See the full list: DIRECTV STREAM TV Everywhere Apps.

DIRECTV STREAM includes a TV Guide similar to what you would get with your cable or satellite set-top box.

DIRECTV STREAM includes ads during live viewing of shows, as well on all on-demand content. You can skip ads when you watch shows recorded to your DVR.

DIRECTV STREAM does not include 4K content as part of the service.

DIRECTV STREAM includes select content with Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound as part of the service. It may only work on certain devices.