Which streaming stories did you miss this week?
Which streaming stories did you miss this week?
F1 on Apple finds a new distribution partner in DIRECTV, DAZN makes another boxing deal, and more stories from the week’s news.
It’s been a whirlwind week at the Olympics, from cheating drama in curling to a loose dog on the ski slopes to a highly dramatic gold-medal match between the United States and Canada in women’s hockey. It’s hardly a wonder that viewers’ eyes have probably been tightly glued to their local NBC station, or the Peacock app, all week.
But while that drama has been unfolding, there has been plenty of streaming news to keep track of. The Streamable has put together our weekly list of streaming stories you may have missed in the course of your week, and you can check out the top headlines we’ve discovered below.
Which streaming stories did you miss this week?
DIRECTV to offer F1 races on Apple TV, as Apple partners with Everpass
The 2026 Formula 1 season will air on Apple TV, after a deal announced in October sent F1 rights to the streamer for the next five years. On Thursday, DIRECTV announced that F1 would be available to residential customers, as well as DIRECTV for Business subscribers. Viewers can add an Apple TV subscription to their DIRECTV account for $13 per month and keep all charges on the same bill, or seek out a nearby bar or restaurant with DIRECTV for Business to watch F1 races live.
The reason DIRECTV can now offer F1 races to commercial customers is that, as of Thursday, Apple has a distribution deal with one of DIRECTV’s key commercial streaming partners, EverPass Media. That deal means EverPass can distribute Apple TV sports programming such as F1 races, MLB games, and MLS matches. EverPass customers can now show these events in bars and restaurants around the United States. Additionally, residential customers who subscribe to Apple TV through DIRECTV will now be able to watch live sports from Apple through the DIRECTV app itself.
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Apple TV
Apple TV (formerly known as Apple TV+) is a subscription video streaming service for $14.99 per month, offering a growing slate of original series, films, documentaries, and specials. Unlike other platforms that combine licensed titles with originals, Apple TV is built entirely around exclusive programming, making it the home of critically acclaimed hits such as “Ted Lasso,” “Severance,” “The Morning Show,” and “Silo.” Its lineup continues to expand with award-winning dramas, comedies, family-friendly shows, and blockbuster original films like “CODA,” which won the Academy Award for Best Picture.
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DIRECTV
DIRECTV is one of The Streamable’s top choices for the best live TV streaming service overall in 2026, especially for users who want the most channels or want to watch the most live sports. With an unbeatable lineup of local, news, sports, and entertainment channels, three main signature packages, an unlimited DVR, and 20 simultaneous streams at home, DIRECTV remains a premier choice for any cord-cutter.
DAZN inks deal with Matchroom Boxing
DAZN may soon become a distribution partner for select NBA and NHL teams, but whether or not that comes to pass, the platform will continue to offer a wide selection of combat sports in the United States. On Wednesday, DAZN announced it had renewed its broadcast agreement with Matchroom Boxing, one of the top promotions in the world.
The new five-year deal encompasses the United States and the United Kingdom, and will see superstars like Anthony Joshua, Katie Taylor, Unified Light Heavyweight king Dmitry Bivol, and pound-for-pound superstar Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez continue to duke it out on DAZN’s airwaves. Viewers can watch a huge selection of boxing matches with the DAZN Ultimate subscription, including pay-per-view events.
DAZN
DAZN is an international sports streaming service dedicated to live and on-demand sports programming. Since its launch in 2016, the platform has expanded to become one of the world’s leading sports streaming destinations, offering coverage that varies by region and includes boxing, soccer, MMA, women’s sports, motorsports, and other major competitions.
Disney+ to welcome ‘The Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special’ in March
Although fans of the show may be pained to hear it, “Hannah Montana” is turning 20 years old. On Tuesday, Disney+ announced plans to celebrate the show’s birthday with the “Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special,” which will debut on the streamer on March 24.
The special will be filmed in front of a live studio audience and will include an in-depth interview with the show’s star, Miley Cyrus, hosted by Alex Cooper. Viewers should be on the lookout for a musical number or two during the special, as well; the show can be streamed with a subscription to any Disney+ plan.
Disney+
Disney+ is a video streaming service with over 13,000 series and films from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, The Muppets, and more. It is available in 61 countries and 21 languages. It is notable for its popular original series like “The Mandalorian,” “Ms. Marvel,” “Loki,” “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” and “Andor.”
Streaming casting news
Netflix casts Daphne in live-action ‘Scooby-Doo,’ announces ensemble for ‘Rabbit, Rabbit
Netflix made some big casting news during the course of the week, beginning with its live-action adaptation of the beloved cartoon series “Scooby-Doo.” On Tuesday, Deadline reported that Daphne had been the first member of the Scooby gang to be cast, with “Regretting You” star Mckenna Grace landing the role.
On Wednesday, Netflix announced the cast for its new series “Rabbit Rabbit,” which has tabbed Emmy winner Philip Baratini of “Adolescence” fame to direct. The show will star Adam Driver, Regina Hall, Odessa Young, and Will Poulter. The show follows an escaped convict who takes hostages at a truck stop to try to bargain for his freedom, a move that soon devolves into an unmanageable social experiment with his captives, as well as an FBI crisis negotiator.
Netflix
Netflix is a leading subscription-based video streaming service that offers on-demand access to an extensive library of over 3,000 movies, 2,000+ TV shows, and a growing collection of acclaimed Netflix originals. Renowned for producing groundbreaking content, Netflix has become a cultural powerhouse with hit originals like “Stranger Things,” “Wednesday,” “Squid Game,” “The Crown,” “Tiger King,” “Bridgerton,” “The Witcher,” and “Black Mirror.”