Fubo vs DirecTV: Best value for Grit
| $34.99/mo | MyEntertainment Pack | |
| $55.99/mo | Sport + News Genre Plan | |
| $73.99/mo | Fubo Pro | |
| $83.99/mo | Fubo Elite | |
| $89.99/mo | DirecTV Entertainment | |
| $94.99/mo | DirecTV Choice | |
| $103.99/mo | Fubo Deluxe | |
| $124.99/mo | DirecTV Ultimate | |
| $169.99/mo | DirecTV Premier |
GOAL Recommends: Fubo is the best value for Grit fans in 2026. It includes the main Grit channel and often carries Grit Xtra (the digital-only spinoff) in its base Pro plan. Since Fubo’s price is currently lower ($73.99/mo) due to ongoing carriage shifts with other networks, it is the most affordable "all-in-one" streaming choice for 24/7 Westerns.
| Feature | DIRECTV | Fubo |
|---|---|---|
| Grit (Linear Channel) | ✅ (Channel 81) | ✅ (Base Plan) |
| Grit Xtra (Streaming Feed) | ❌ | ✅ |
| Cloud DVR | ✅ (Unlimited) | ✅ (1,000 Hours) |
| Local Over-the-Air Access | ✅ (via Gemini/Box) | ❌ |
| Monthly Price | $89.99 (Entertainment) | $73.99 (Pro) |
What is coming up on the Grit Channel in May 2026?
In May 2026, the Grit network will continue to deliver its signature lineup of classic Western television series and iconic feature films. The network's daily daytime schedule is heavily anchored by blocks of long-running, nostalgic fan-favorites, including ongoing airings of Death Valley Days, The Rifleman, The Lone Ranger, Tombstone Territory, Bat Masterson, and Tales of Wells Fargo. As evening approaches, the channel transitions into its primetime movie presentations, which heavily prominently feature legendary stars of the genre. Throughout the month, viewers can tune in for major John Wayne classics, with scheduled prime-time and late-night broadcasts of staple films such as The Comancheros, She Wore a Yellow Ribbon, Hondo, Rio Grande, and the network's namesake, True Grit.
What is the Grit channel?
Grit is a free-to-air television network owned by Scripps Networks. Launched in 2014, the network features classic Westerns, both TV series and films. The network is available as a digital sub-channel and also as a cable channel.
Where can I watch it for free?
You can access the Grit channel through the free trials of leading streaming services such as Fubo and DirecTV Stream.
It's also available on Sling TV and YouTube TV's Base Plan.
READ MORE: How to get a five-day free pass with Fubo
If you are out of the country and would like to watch upcoming Grit content on your favoured streaming service, you can do so by bypassing geo-restrictions by using a Virtual Private Network (VPN).
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