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 March 2026?
On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Grit remains a steadfast outpost for "Television with Backbone," maintaining its loyal viewership with a relentless schedule of legendary Westerns and all-American action heroes. The network is currently in the middle of a "Spring Vigilante" marathon, with the morning block headlined by back-to-back episodes of The Rifleman (starring Chuck Connors) and The Lone Ranger, leading into the midday drama of Tombstone Territory and Death Valley Days. Primetime tonight is anchored by a high-definition restoration of the classic 3:10 to Yuma at 8:00 PM ET, followed immediately by the cult-favorite revenge Western Hannie Caulder starring Raquel Welch. While the channel continues to cycle through its core library of Zane Grey Theatre and Bat Masterson, the 2026 schedule has been bolstered by the recent acquisition of the Buffalo Girls miniseries, which airs in a special curated block every morning at 7:00 AM. Between the dust and the gunsmoke, the network also features periodic 2026-themed vignettes celebrating the U.S. Semiquincentennial (250th Anniversary), specifically focusing on the frontier history of the original colonies to keep the programming aligned with the national celebratory mood.
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 subchannel 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.
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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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