DIRECTV Breaks the Traditional Cable Bundle with New Genre Packs Giving Customers Unmatched Choice, Flexibility, and Control

DIRECTV Breaks the Traditional Cable Bundle with New Genre Packs  Giving Customers Unmatched Choice, Flexibility, and Control

New Genre Packs™ Starting at $34.99 a Month Tailored to What Consumers Want to Watch.

Live Programming Included Alongside Direct-to-Consumer Services From TelevisaUnivision, The Walt Disney Company, and Warner Bros. Discovery.

DIRECTV is breaking the traditional cable bundle by launching three new Genre Packs and two new Mini-Pack Add-ons. These streaming options complement the launches of MySports in January and MyFree DIRECTV in November. Genre Packs and MyFree DIRECTV are available today through on DIRECTV and will be available through device partners in the coming months.

“At DIRECTV, we’re breaking up with the one-size-fits-all bloated cable bundles of the past by delivering new ways for consumers to enjoy the content they love at the best value. Our new Genre Packs and Mini-Packs provide lower-priced options, allowing customers to pick and choose what they want to watch and when they want to watch it,” said Vince Torres, chief marketing officer at DIRECTV.


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Which Genre Pack™ are you in?

Genre Packs from DIRECTV allow you to get the channels you want and the content you love without filler channel overload. Simply select the Genre Pack that aligns with the content you watch most. But which Genre Pack are you? Take the quiz to find out!

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Your ideal rewatchable series or movie:

What type of show makes you feel the most “seen”?

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MyKids Genre Pack™: You’re The Wholesome Joy Seeker!

MyKids Genre Pack™: You’re The Wholesome Joy Seeker!

You love color, laughter and lighthearted adventures. Whether you’re a kid at heart or keeping up with actual children, you gravitate toward content that sparks imagination, comfort and fun. From animated classics to silly singalongs, you’re always ready to press play on something joyful. The MyKids Genre Pack may be just what you’re looking for!

MyEntertainment Genre Pack™ – You’re The Pop Culture Pro!

MyEntertainment Genre Pack™ – You’re The Pop Culture Pro!

You don’t mind being where the drama’s at! Reality TV? Yes. Scripted series? Also yes. If it’s trending, funny, shocking or binge-worthy, you’ve got it queued up. Your group chats are filled with reactions, memes and hot takes. You’re the person everyone comes to for show recs; find more to love with the MyEntertainment Genre Pack!

MySports Genre Pack™ – You’re The Hardcore Fan!

MySports Genre Pack™ – You’re The Hardcore Fan!

Game on. You live for national matchups, big plays and all the action from pro leagues. Whether you’re into football, basketball or every major sport in between, your calendar revolves around game time. You’ve got stats in your head and jerseys in your closet. Stay in the game with the MySports Genre Pack!

MyNews Genre Pack™ – You’re The Informed Insider!

MyNews Genre Pack™ – You’re The Informed Insider!

You’ve got your finger on the pulse. Breaking stories, political shifts, cultural commentary; you want the facts and the analysis, and you want it now. You’re sharp, alert and probably subscribed to more than one newsletter. TV is your window to the world. Stay informed with the MyNews Genre Pack!

MiEspañol Genre Pack™ – You’re The Cultural Connector!

MiEspañol Genre Pack™ – You’re The Cultural Connector!

Your content brings the heat and the heart. Whether you grew up with Spanish-language programming or found it later, it’s how you stay connected to family, roots and rhythm. From novelas to fútbol to variety shows, your love of culture aligns with the MiEspañol Genre Pack!

MyCinema Mini Pack™ – You’re The Story Seeker!

MyCinema Mini Pack™ – You’re The Story Seeker!

You appreciate storytelling as an art form. Blockbusters, indies, foreign films; if it’s well-made, you’re watching. You crave characters, arcs and aesthetics. For you, TV isn’t just background noise, it’s an experience. Check out all the great offerings when you add the MyCinema Mini-Pack Add-On to your base Pack!

MyHome Team Mini Pack™ – You’re The Local Legend!

MyHome Team Mini Pack™ – You’re The Local Legend!

You rep your city with pride. Whether it’s high school football, minor league baseball or your town’s MLS team, you’re about community and loyalty. You know the chants, the colors and the rivals. Local coverage is your comfort zone…because home is where the game is. We think you’ll love the regional sports channels available with the MyHome Team Mini-Pack Add-On, available to add on to your MySports Pack!

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Genre Packs™ and Mini-Packs from DIRECTV

Building on the success of MyFree DIRECTV and MySports, the industry-first sports-centric pack, DIRECTV is unveiling three new innovative Genre Packs that consumers can subscribe to separately or together. MyEntertainment, MyNews and MiEspañol are available to enjoy satellite-free on popular streaming platforms starting at $34.99 a month. Consumers of any Genre Pack will also gain access to 100+ channels available through MyFree DIRECTV.

MyEntertainment™ gives consumers access to more than 40 channels filled with movies and shows from popular networks like A&E Network, Bravo, Discovery, E!, Food Network, FX, Freeform, FYI, HGTV, Lifetime, Oxygen, Syfy, The HISTORY Channel, TLC and Vice TV, as well as the inclusion of Disney+, Hulu Bundle Basic. DIRECTV plans to add Max Basic with Ads soon at no additional cost. MyEntertainment is available for $34.99/month.

MyNews™ delivers comprehensive coverage of U.S. and global news from more than 10 national channels and select local channels where available, including CNN, CNBC, FOX News Channel and MSNBC. MyNews is available for $39.99/month.

MiEspañol™ offers an impressive lineup of more than 60 channels showcasing the best in Spanish-language programming, featuring CNN En Español, Discovery En Español, Discovery Familia, ESPN Deportes, FOX Deportes, Hogar de HGTV, Nat Geo Mundo, Telemundo and Univision.  DIRECTV plans to add ViX Premium with Ads soon at no additional cost. MiEspañol is available for $34.99/month. 

MySports™, which launched in January, caters to sports enthusiasts with more than 25 channels including fan favorites like ACC Network, ESPN, ESPN2, FS1, Golf Channel, SEC Network, TBS, TNT, truTV, USA Network, major league and college conference networks, and starting today, now includes ESPN Umlimited at no additional cost. MySports is available for $69.99/month.

MyKids™ offers a fantastic selection of the best kids’ channels and family-friendly programming. It includes Disney+, Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon and many more of the most popular names in children’s entertainment. MyKids is available for $19.99/month.

Genre Pack customers can add even more of the content they want with today’s launch of two new Mini-Packs—MyCinema and MySports Extra.

MyCinema™ features classic films, romance, and family programming from seven channels, including Great American Family, SONY Movies, and Turner Classic Movies. MyCinema is available to MyEntertainment, MyNews and MySports customers for $9.99/month.

MySports Extra™ delivers several sports channels, including MotorTrend, NFL Red Zone and Willow TV. MySports Extra is available to MySports customers for $12.99/month.

MyHome Team™ offers your local teams and more. 

Simple Account Management

As entertainment options increase, Hub Research found in their June 2024 Best Bundle report that 75% of consumers prefer a single platform to manage their video subscriptions.

As DIRECTV continues its path toward a Brighter TV Future, consumers can select from various entertainment options from DIRECTV year-round through a simple, hassle-free experience. Satellite-free entertainment options available month-to-month range from comprehensive Signature packages to smaller and lower-priced Genre Packs or a free service through MyFree DIRECTV, all accessible through the same DIRECTV app experience available today. Customers can also add their favorite streaming services like Netflix, MLS Season Pass and NBA League Pass alongside Genre Packs and DIRECTV Signature packages.  

This continuum of satellite-free services from DIRECTV creates an evolving marketplace for consumers to select the content they want when they want it.

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