Best for: The traditional sports fan who wants it all. If your priority is watching your local MLB, NBA, or NHL team without blackout restrictions - and if you want a seamless, cable-like experience with the most national sports channels possible - this is your platform.
DirecTV Stream is designed for the cord-cutter who fears missing. It isn't trying to be the cheapest option; it's trying to be the most complete. If you want to replicate a high-tie cable or satellite package without the two-year contract or satellite dish, this is the undisputed champion of channel volume.
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Why DirecTV is the ultimate choice for sports fans
The King of Regional Sports Networks (RSNs)
This is the single biggest reason to subscribe. DirecTV Stream (Choice package and above) carries almost every RSN in the country. This means it is often the
only streaming way to watch in-market games on networks like
YES Network(Yankees/Nets),
NESN (Red Sox/Bruins),
Altitude (Nuggets/Avalanche),
Spectrum SportsNet (Lakers), and the vast majority of
Bally Sports/FanDuel Sports networks. If you live in the city where your favorite teams plays, you likely need these channels.
Massive National Channel Lineup
Beyond local games, the channel counts are staggering. You get the complete ESPN family, FS1, FS2, TBS, and TNT for national coverage
League & College Specifics
Higher tiers include NFL Network, NBA TV, MLB Network, NHL Network, Golf Channel, Tennis Channel, and comprehensive college conference networks like SEC Network, ACC Network, and Big Ten Network. You can also integrate add-ons like
NBA League Pass.
The Best "Traditional TV" Experience
DirecTV Stream offers an optional, proprietary streaming device (the Gemini) with a dedicated voice remote. It allows for lightning-fast "channel surfing" with number pads and previous channel buttons, just like old-school cable. For users who hate navigating complex apps just to switch between two live games, this hardware is a game-changer.
Unlimited DVR & Screens
Record every game of the season with unlimited cloud DVR storage. The service also allows for unlimited simultaneous streams on your home network, meaning everyone in the house can watch a different game at the same time.
