What is the Universo channel?
Universo is a pay television channel owned by NBCUniversal Telemundo. It serves as a companion channel to NBC and Telemundo. Aimed at Hispanic adults, the channel has a content roster tailored toward bilingual audiences, consisting mainly of sports, scripted and reality series, and music programming.
Where can I watch it for free?
You can access the Universo channel through the free five-day trial of streaming service DirecTV.
It's available to purchase as a Spanish add-on to Sling TV and YouTube TV's Base Plan.
READ MORE: Everything you need to know about DirecTV and their plans
It's also available to purchase through YouTube TV's Spanish Plus add-on via their Base Plan subscription.
Removed from Fubo
Fubo did provide this channel but since their renewal deal didn't happen at the end of 2025, it has been removed.
How much does it cost?
Universo is available on almost various streaming service plans.
| Provider | First month | Monthly cost |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTV Ultimate | $84.99 | $124.99 |
| DirecTV Premier | $124.99 | $169.99 |
| Sling TV (Espanol add-on) | n/a | From $45.99 + $4.99 |
| YouTube TV (Spanish Plus add-on) | $72.99 + $14.99 | $82.99 + $14.99 |
If you are out of the country and would like to watch upcoming Universo content on your favoured streaming service, you can do so by bypassing geo-restrictions by using a Virtual Private Network (VPN).
READ MORE: The best streaming VPNs for watching sports


