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DIRECTV ensures local game Access for nine teams being produced and distributed by MLB to continue to offer the most complete MLB lineup in america. PR Newswire Today at 5:29pm PDT Amidst the transition of several regional sports networks, DIRECTV offers hometown fans of 28 of the 29 U.S.-based franchises their favorite Teams on Opening Day EL SEGUNDO, Calif., March 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - DIRECTV today announced a new agreement that delivers nine new channels for MLB Clubs that the league is producing and distributing games, including the Cincinnati Reds, Detroit Tigers (Detroit SportsNet), Kansas City Royals, Miami Marlins, Milwaukee Brewers, Seattle Mariners, St. Louis Cardinals, Tampa Bay Rays, and Washington Nationals - providing fans in each club's home territory with uninterrupted access to their local games. "MLB fans can continue to rely on DIRECTV to deliver their favorite local teams," said Rob Thun, chief content officer at DIRECTV. "We remain committed to working with the league and its clubs to keep loyal fans connected." DIRECTV has the most live baseball games across any TV or streaming plan - with RSNs, dedicated MLB offerings including MLB Network and MLB Network Strike Zone, and top collegiate action from powerhouse baseball conferences like the ACC, Big 12, SEC, and others, all in one place. DIRECTV previously joined MLB to launch league-operated team channels for the San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks (2023), Colorado Rockies (2024), Cleveland Guardians and Minnesota Twins (2025). With the addition of the nine clubs, DIRECTV has collaborated with MLB to launch 14 team-specific new channels, representing nearly half of the league's 30 teams. Out-of-Market Access for Transplanted Fans Today's announcement also enables DIRECTV streaming customers to add MLB.TV to watch out-of-market regular-season games from all 30 teams. MLB.TV subscribers can catch all the action on smart TVs, smartphones, and consoles. Out-of-market games remain available to DIRECTV's residential and commercial satellite subscribers via MLB Extra Innings. Flexible Sports Options for MLB and Other Sports Fans DIRECTV continues to expand consumer choice, control, and flexibility for the nation's baseball and other sports fans through its industry-first MySports, a less-expensive, sports-focused offering introduced to streaming homes in January 2025. MySports is an all-inclusive, one-stop shopping sports streaming service, it includes MLB Network and all the major national channels and streaming services currently slated to provide MLB playoff games in October and early November. In addition to its MLB coverage, MySports features the most popular national sports networks, league and conference channels, local broadcast stations, and a host of other sports programming. DIRECTV has also ensured that anyone receiving ESPN can also utilize the new ESPN stream app, and recently added seven curated channels of ESPN+ content to residential satellite and streaming and DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS customers. On MLB Opening Day last season, DIRECTV introduced MyHome Team, a $19.99-per-month add-on for MySports subscribers that gives customers access to their favorite local MLB, NBA, or NHL team. Fans of any of the nine teams with a new MLB-operated channel can get their local games through MyHome Team, so long as they live within that team's home territory. Serving Fans Home and Away On an in-market basis, the Reds, Tigers, Royals, Marlins, Brewers, Mariners, Cardinals, Rays, and Nationals pregame, postgame, and live in-game coverage will also be available to sports bars, restaurants, hotels, and any of the more than 300,000 commercial venues serviced by DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS, the industry leader in out-of-home sports distribution. The 162-game baseball season is especially important because it allows commercial establishments to promote game availability nearly daily, helping build consistent patronage during the extended March-November season. Here are each of the teams involved in today's MLB-DIRECTV agreement, their new MLB-operated channels, channel numbers for DIRECTV streaming, satellite, or U-verse customers, and how they will appear in the programming guide for the 2026 season: | MLB Team | Former Channel | New Channel | Satellite Guide | Satellite Channel | Streaming Channel | U-verse HD Channel | U-verse SD Channel | U-verse Guide | | Cincinnati Reds | FanDuel Sports Cincinnati (OH) | MLB Cincinnati Reds | REDS | 661-2 | 661 | 1733 | 733 | REDS | | Detroit Tigers | FanDuel Sports Detroit | Detroit SportsNet | DETSPN | 663-3 | 663 | 1739 | 739 | DETSPN | | Kansas City Royals | FanDuel Sports Midwest (KC) | MLB Kansas City Royals | ROYALS | 671-5 | 671 | 1731 | 731 | ROYALS | | Tampa Bay Rays | FanDuel Sports Sun | MLB Tampa Bay Rays | RAYS | 652 | 652 | 1719 | 719 | RAYS | | Miami Marlins | FanDuel Sports Florida | MLB Miami Marlins | MARLINS | 655 | 655 | 1718 | 718 | MARLNS | | Milwaukee Brewers | FanDuel Sports Wisconsin | MLB Milwaukee Brewers | BREWERS | 670 | 670 | 1743 | 743 | BREWRS | | St. Louis Cardinals | FanDuel Sports Midwest | MLB St Louis Cardinals | CARDINLS | 672 | 672 | 1746 | 746 | CRDNLS | | Washington Nationals | MASN | MLB Washington Nationals | NATIONLS | 641 | 641 | / | / | / | | Seattle Mariners | ROOT Sports Northwest | MLB Seattle Mariners | MARINERS | 687 | 687 | / | / | / | ABOUT DIRECTV DIRECTV is a premier provider of digital television entertainment in the United States. With a diverse range of programming options and cutting-edge technology, DIRECTV delivers a world-class viewing experience to millions of subscribers. Its commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction keeps it at the forefront of the entertainment industry while providing customers with greater choice, flexibility, and control. For more information, visit www.directv.com. SOURCE DIRECTV This is a paid placement. For further inquiries, please contact PR Newswire directly.

DirecTV started rolling out Picture-in-Picture on Android last week, but then stopped the rollout. March 17, 2026 DirecTV recently started rolling out Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode on Android. While great news for DirecTV customers using an Android device, the rollout has since been paused, and it currently remains unclear when it will resume again. Discover more Cell Phones mobile phone TV & Video Key Takeaways * DirecTV began rolling out Picture-in-Picture on Android but paused the update at 20%, leaving many users without the feature. * PiP has been a long-requested addition for Android users, especially since it has existed on iOS for some time. * No explanation or timeline has been provided for when the rollout will resume, resulting in a split experience where some Android users have PiP and others don't. Picture-in-Picture is a great feature for mobile users to have, as it allows them to continue watching a video feed while doing something else on the mobile phone, including accessing other apps. And considering DirecTV's PiP has been available on iOS devices for a number of years now, it has become a highly sought-after and requested feature by Android users. Those requests appeared to have been answered last week when DirecTV confirmed it was now in the process of rolling out a new Android app update that included PiP. Picture-in-Picture support was rolling out as part of the same update that included the new Sports Central hub, and was expected to reach all users by the end of the same day. Almost a week later, however, and many users still have not received PiP support, even after updating the app to the latest version. And Streaming Better, LLC now know why - the update was quietly paused. According to DirecTV representatives, the Android update was paused at 20% of users. No information on why the update was paused has been provided so far, and it remains unclear exactly when the update will resume. Discover more Mobile Apps & Add-Ons Entertainment Media Rentals While there are no firm details on when the rollout will resume, it is worth noting that the update was originally scheduled to roll out on March 23 before then being pushed forward. Whether that means the rollout might resume next week remains unclear, but it is a possibility. In the meantime, with some DirecTV mobile users now having access to Picture-in-Picture mode on their Android devices, and others having to continue to wait, the DirecTV Android userbase suddenly finds themselves encountering a split experience. John Finn is the Editor of Streaming Better, a platform created to help consumers navigate the complicated live TV streaming and subscription service market. John has been covering technology and streaming for online publications since 2014. Discussion. Join the conversation. Streaming can be frustrating but please be respectful and avoid personal information. All comments are moderated according to its comment policy. Follow Streaming Better Discover more DVD & Video Rentals Movies mobile

DIRECTV app brings Sports Central to the iPhone and iPad. Zac Hall Mar 12 2026 - 1:28 pm PT Sports Central isn't just a part of DIRECTV on TVs anymore. This week, DIRECTV updated its iPhone and iPad app with an overhaul that brings the live sports hub feature to iOS. DIRECTV announced the app update in a blog post today: DIRECTV's Sports Central has long been available on DIRECTV devices as a built-in hub for finding and managing live sports. Now, it's also available on the DIRECTV app! The update is available immediately for iOS devices; simply open the App Store and tap Update. The company highlights six key features with Sports Central on iPhone and iPad: * Find live games currently airing across DIRECTV channels * Browse upcoming schedules so you always know what's coming next * Explore league, matchup and team pages for additional game details * Record games airing on DIRECTV channels, including specific matchups or favorite teams * Favorite teams so their games and updates appear front and center * Access games from streaming apps (like YouTube, Prime Video, ESPN Select and Peacock) alongside DIRECTV channels. Separate subscriptions may be required. After updating to the latest version of the app, DIRECTV subscribers can tap the "Sports" icon from the navigation bar to start using Sports Central on iPhone and iPad. DIRECTV announced new multiview March Madness Mix configurations for watching multiple games on a single screen as well. Lastly, the company is also running a promotion through April 23 that includes its Sports Pack offering free for one month through its CHOICE package for $59.99/month. Download the latest DIRECTV iOS app from the App Store.