Which live TV streamers have a multiview option?
Which live TV streamers have a multiview option?
We’ll fill you in on which streamers include a multiview, how customizable it is, and more.
Streaming live cable channels instead of receiving them through an actual cable box may not seem like a major innovation in and of itself, but live TV streaming has introduced many upgrades over traditional pay-TV. One example is the spread of the multiview feature; multiview allows viewers to watch up to four channels at once, which is particularly handy during major sports events like the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments, or the NBA or NHL playoffs.
But which live TV streamers offer a multiview feature in the first place? Are they all customizable? Learn more about each live TV service’s multiview below!
What you need to know about each streamer’s multiview feature
DIRECTV
DIRECTV first launched its multiview — called Mix Channels by the streamer — in summer 2025. The feature is available to all customers with a Signature channel package, or the following DIRECTV Genre Packs: MySports, MyNews, MyEntertainment, MySports & MyNews Duo, MyKids, and MiEspañol
The following channel combos are offered by DIRECTV:
- Sports Mix: Includes ESPN, ESPN2, FS1, and NBC Sports Now.
- League Sports Mix: MLB Network, NBA TV, NFL Network, and NHL Network.
- News Mix: CNN, Fox News, Fox Weather, and MS NOW.
- Business Mix: Bloomberg TV, Cheddar, CNBC, and Fox Business Network.
- Kids Mix: Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Disney XD, and Nickelodeon.
- Locals Mix: ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC.
- Sunday Sports Mix: CBS, Fox, ESPN, and FS1.
Mix Channels don’t cost any extra to use for subscribers who get the feature in their subscription. However, customers should note that DIRECTV does not currently allow for any customization of its multiview, though it pledges to continue working on such options for the future.
Viewers can use Mix Channels with the DIRECTV app on Gemini and Gemini Air devices, as well as Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, and Roku streaming players. More device support is coming soon!
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.
Fubo
Fubo offers its multiview in its Pro and Elite plans, but only on two types of devices: Apple TV and Roku streaming players. The Roku Ultra supports up to four screens at once, but other Roku devices only allow for the streaming of two screens in a multiview with Fubo.
Fubo offers a customizable multiview experience, allowing viewers to pick which channels or events are included. All channels in the Fubo package can be used in its multiview. To add channels to Fubo’s multiview on Apple TV:
- Highlight the channel you want to watch from any menu screen.
- Press and hold the touchpad to call up the options menu.
- Click Watch in Multiview.
- Swipe left or right to highlight a second channel to add.
- Swipe down on the remote trackpad to view additional channels to add.
While using a Roku device:
- Highlight the channel or event you want to start with and press OK.
- Click Watch in Multiview.
- Use the left or right arrows, then press OK to choose another event.
Once your multiview is built on Fubo, you can navigate to each screen to toggle audio or make one of your selections full-screen. There is no additional charge to use multiview with eligible Fubo plans.
Fubo
Fubo is a live TV streaming service offering a robust lineup of approximately 150 premier channels, with plans starting at $63.99 per month. This entry-level package provides access to local broadcast affiliates 18 of the leading 35 cable channels channels, and valuable regional sports networks (RSNs).
Sling TV
Sling TV rolled out its multiview in March 2026, and it can be used by monthly subscribers or users of Sling’s Day Passes. It offers different multiview options with different plans, and includes the feature with its app on Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, and Google TV devices. Its sports options include:
- Sling Orange or Day Passes: ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, TBS
- Sling Blue: TBS, TNT, truTV, FS1
- Sling Orange and Blue: Depending on the event, all channels in Sling Blue or Sling Orange’s multiviews may be available.
Sling also offers news multiview options, though again, these will vary based on plan. They include:
- Sling Orange or Day Passes: CNN, LiveNow from Fox, ABC News Live, and CBS News 24/7.
- Sling Blue: Fox News, MS NOW, CNN, ABC News Live.
Sling does not offer any customization options with its multiview, but the feature does not cost any extra to use. Users will find multiview options on the Sling home screen when major live events are occurring, but can also surface multiview by searching for Sports View, News View, or Multiview at any time.
Sling TV
Sling TV is The Streamable’s choice for cord-cutters on a budget. Sling is a live TV streaming service with multiple channel packages. The $45.99/month Sling Orange plan offers about 30 channels, including Disney Channel and ESPN. The $45.99/month Sling Blue plan offers about 40 channels, including ABC, Fox, and NBC in major markets.
You can combine Orange+Blue for a total of $60.99 / month. Sling also offers many channel add-on packages starting at $6/month.
YouTube TV
YouTube TV was one of the first services to launch a multiview feature, and it’s spent a great deal of time improving the function. Multiview is available on a host of modern streaming devices, though devices that were made before 2018 may see fewer customization options while using the feature.
Viewers can build and customize YouTube TV’s multiview, though not all channels in the YouTube TV package are available to add as of now. To get started:
- Press down on your remote when watching a channel eligible for multiview.
- Select the multiview option.
- Choose the other content you want to add.
Once in multiview mode, viewers can choose whichever channel they want to hear, and can expand any of the smaller players to full screen.
In addition to customized multiviews, YouTube TV will provide personalized recommended combinations of channels. Viewers will not be able to watch NFL RedZone in a YouTube TV multiview unless they subscribe to an NFL Sunday Ticket bundle with the channel included. Multiview can be used with Sunday Ticket, but fans will not be able to watch live games and other channels at the same time when doing so.
More improvements are on the way for YouTube TV's multiview, so keep checking back with the streamer to find out about additional upgrades.
YouTube TV
YouTube TV is a live TV streaming service with more than 60 channels for $82.99/month. This plan includes local channels 32 of the top 35 cable channels, and regional sports networks (RSNs) in select markets. The base plan includes more than 100 live channels, including major broadcast networks like ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC, as well as popular cable channels such as ESPN, CNN, FX, USA Network, and TNT. Local channels are included in most markets, making YouTube TV a full replacement for traditional cable for many viewers.
ESPN Unlimited
ESPN’s new direct-to-consumer streaming service actually offers its multiview on both plans: Select ($13 per month) or Unlimited ($30 per month). Despite a warning from ESPN that multiview mixes are not customizable, The Streamable’s own Matt Tamanini discovered that there are indeed customization options available while using the feature. Of course, viewers can not add any games appearing on non-ESPN channels.
To find ESPN’s multiview, browse the mobile app or ESPN.com’s Top Live breakout rows in the Watch section. Once there, you will find a list of multiview options to choose from.
When constructing a multicast (so ESPN calls it) on the ESPN app, one will see a menu of all available games and events they can add to their setup at the bottom of the screen. Viewers can swap events in and out, re-order events in any way they choose, and pick which window is playing audio at any given time.
ESPN Unlimited
ESPN launched its highly anticipated direct-to-consumer streaming service on August 21, 2025. For the first time, this service gives sports fans access to its full lineup of linear channels without a traditional cable or satellite subscription.