DIRECTV Adds 8 New Free Channels

October 17, 2024

By Phillip Swann
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Former editor of Satellite DIRECT magazine. Reported on DIRECTV for 30 years.

DIRECTV has added eight new ad-supported free channels to DIRECTV Stream and DIRECTV Via Streaming subscribers. (DIRECTV satellite customers can also access them on the DIRECTV app.)

The additions are the latest in DIRECTV’s effort to expand its carriage of channels available for free on services such as Pluto TV and Tubi. DIRECTV announced last week that it will launch a free ad-supported streaming service called MyFreeDIRECTV on November 15. The service will be available to both DIRECTV subscribers and non-DIRECTV consumers.

Here are the eight new ad-supported free channels with a short summary of each:

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Declassified (channel 4485)
Features shows about alleged secrets involving the government.

Great American Adventures (channel 4368)
Channel says it offers more than 500 hours of scripted and unscripted content highlighting themes including southern cooking and DIY, while celebrating Great American traditions every day and every season.

Oz TV (channel 4330)
Like Dr. Oz? This channel serves up more than 10 seasons of shows starring the popular nutrition doctor.

Pickleball TV (channel 4141)
PickleballTV covers 1,000+ hours of live matches from the game’s top professionals and biggest stars as well as instruction shows on how to play the game.

Pureflix TV (channel 4421)
Movies about faith, family and friendship.

Surfer TV (channel 5118)
Calling itself the Bible of Surfing, the channel features shows inspired by stories from Surfer Magazine.

T2 (channel 4117)
From The Tennis Channel, T2 offers year-round live tennis competition including matches from the men’s and women’s pro tennis tours as well as International Tennis Federation events.

Total Crime (channel 4273)
Shows targeted to true crime enthusiasts.

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