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Roku Channel Continues Expansion of Offerings, Adding Channels Dedicated to Food, Music and More

Roku Channel Continues Expansion of Offerings, Adding Channels Dedicated to Food, Music and More

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There hardly seems to be a day that goes by this fall without word of another addition to The Roku Channel’s programming lineup. The service already announced the launch of the first-ever linear NHL channel today, and is now informing users of nine more channels available as of Dec. 1, many of which come with a seasonal holiday theme.

The new programming options available today in addition to the new NHL channel are:

  • Come Dine with Me: Amateur chefs compete to host the ultimate dinner party, with shocking guests and delicious entertainment.
  • iHeart Christmas Classics: The original holiday hits! Including Bing Crosby, Perry Como, The Carpenters, Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, and Dean Martin.
  • iHeart Christmas Jazz: Holiday favorites from Jazz superstars: David Benoit, Ella Fitzgerald, Wynton Marsalis, Brian McKnight, and more!
  • iHeart North Pole Radio: DJ Santa! Hear Frosty the Snowman, Charlie Brown, The Chipmunks, Santa Claus Is Coming to Town, and more!
  • iHeartChristmas: Sing along to your holiday favorites! Including All I Want for Christmas Is You, Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree, and Jingle Bell Rock.
  • Latino Vibes: Latino Vibes celebrates our vibrant and varied culture, where family is the heart and soul and big dreams are a way of life.
  • Vevo Holiday: Vevo’s largest holiday TV lineup to date features carefully curated, 24-hour programming ranging from traditional Christmas music, such as “Silent Night” and “O Holy Night,” to holiday classics, such as “Winter Wonderland” and “Let It Snow!,” and newer hits, such as “Mistletoe” and “Santa Tell Me.”
  • WildEarth: LIVE expert-hosted wild animal experiences, where viewers can interact in real time with the expert guides.
  • Women’s Sports Network: The best leagues. The best athletes. The best of women’s sports all in one place. GAME ON!

In addition to these new sports and entertainment offerings, The Roku Channel is also now providing users a new, free “Great British Baking Show” channel tied to the premiere of the reboot of “The Great American Baking Show” on Friday, Dec. 2. Roku has also incorporated 11 free channels from AMC Networks focusing on some of the best content from across its cable and streaming outlets.

Roku Channel

The Roku Channel is a free, ad-supported streaming service that offers a broad mix of movies, TV shows, live linear channels, and original programming. Available to all viewers — not just Roku device owners — the service features licensed content from major studios alongside Roku Originals, which include exclusive series, movies, and specials previously produced for Quibi, as well as new original projects developed specifically for the platform.

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Programming on The Roku Channel spans multiple genres, including drama, comedy, reality TV, news, and family-friendly content. Popular titles and originals include “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story,” “Die Hart,” “The Spiderwick Chronicles,” and a rotating library of classic films and TV series. The platform also offers live news channels, sports highlights, and themed FAST channels covering everything from classic TV to lifestyle programming.

Viewers can watch The Roku Channel for free on Roku devices, smart TVs, streaming players, mobile devices, and web browsers, with no subscription required. The service is also available on platforms like Amazon Fire TV and Samsung smart TVs, expanding its reach beyond the Roku ecosystem. While ads are included, the experience is designed to be lighter than traditional broadcast television.

With its combination of free access, original content, live channels, and on-demand entertainment, The Roku Channel has become one of the most widely available and accessible streaming destinations for viewers looking to watch without a monthly subscription.


David Satin has been a dedicated News Writer at The Streamable since 2022, covering a wide range of stories in the entertainment and streaming industries. With years of experience writing online, David previously worked as a list writer for Screen Rant, where he gained recognition for his extensive coverage of sci-fi and fantasy genres. His ability to break and analyze major stories has made him a trusted voice in the streaming world. Over the course of his career, Satin has become an integral part of The Streamable team, contributing to some of the most impactful stories in the industry.

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