In an era where nearly everything is available On Demand, you’d think watching live sports would be easier than ever. But for millions of fans, streaming their favorite teams has become a frustrating puzzle of apps and blackouts.
Whether it’s switching between services to find the right game or realizing too late that your package doesn’t include the regional network showing your team, the modern sports viewing experience can feel like a minefield.
For anyone trying to follow multiple teams or sports, it’s not just inconvenient: it’s exhausting.
That’s where DIRECTV steps in with a real solution: the MySports Genre Pack.
Instead of jumping through hoops, this all-in-one package delivers a streamlined lineup of key sports networks in one place —no frustration, no guesswork.
What are DIRECTV Genre Packs?
Genre Packs are new offerings that allow cord-cutters more flexibility than ever from DIRECTV when it comes to subscribing to a live TV streaming service.
DIRECTV currently offers five Genre Packs: MyKids, MyEntertainment, MiEspañol, MyNews, and MySports. Additional Mini-packs like MyHome Team, MySports Extra, and MyCinema are available to add on to select base Genre Packs as well.
Subscribers can pick and choose from the Genre Packs and subscribe to the one (or ones) that best fits their streaming needs.
For sports fans who find themselves spending more time watching FS1 or ESPN than any other channels, that’s obviously going to be the MySports Genre Pack.
How much does the DIRECTV MySports Genre Pack cost?
DIRECTV’s MySports Genre Pack costs $69.99/month, but right now you can save $20 over your first two months ($59.99/month for two months) *. That comes after a five-day free trial as well.
That subscription price includes all access to ESPN Unlimited, which, on its own, costs $29.99/month.
In addition to ESPN Unlimited and 20+ channels, subscribers also get unlimited cloud DVR storage.
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DIRECTV MySports Genre Pack channels:
In addition to an ESPN Unlimited subscription, MySports subscribers get access to the following live channels*:
*Local channels vary by market. Blackout restrictions apply.
DIRECTV Genre Pack add-ons:
With the MySports Genre Pack, subscribers also have the option to add a few different packs to their subscription to get even more channels. The MySports Extra Pack, which costs $12.99/month (after one month at no cost), comes with the following channels*:
MAVTV
MLB Strike Zone
Motortrend
NFL RedZone
Outdoor Channel
Pursuit Channel
Sportsman Channel
WillowHD
*Requires MySports base pack. Local channels vary by market. Blackout restrictions apply.
Looking for local sports? The MyHome Team* add-on Pack gives you access to local regional sports channels, which vary by location, for $19.99/month.
*Requires MySports base pack. Local team coverage varies by market and may be unavailable in your area. Check channel lineup on DIRECTV’s website. Blackout restrictions apply. For full Genre Pack details, you can also head to DIRECTV’s website.
For some entertainment channels, MySports subscribers can also get the MyCinema Pack for an additional $9.99/month (after two months for free). The MyCinema Pack includes nine extra channels:
Family Movie Classics
Great American Family
Grit
INSP
Lifetime Movie Network
ShortsTV
Smithsonian Channel
Sony Movies HD
Turner Classic Movies
Genre Pack subscribers can also get premium add-on subscriptions to HBO Max, Cinemax, MGM+, Starz, History Vault, Fox Nation, Lifetime Movie Club, A&E Crime Central, NBA League Pass, Major League Soccer (MLS), Netflix, and Hallmark+ for an additional monthly cost.
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