DirecTV has announced the launch of its new sports-focused streaming service, MySports, which will cost $70 per month. The service is set to replace the now-defunct Venu Sports and will offer the same channels as Venu along with additional offerings.
Bill Morrow, CEO of DirecTV, said, “The introduction of MySports from DIRECTV gives consumers more choice, flexibility and control to choose the type of content they want to watch at the right price. This is the first of many genre-based channels we plan to launch in the coming months on the road to an exciting TV future for consumers.”
At $70 per month, MySports is priced significantly higher than the $43 per month Venu was originally targeting. The launch follows a new carriage agreement between DirecTV and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD).
A spokesperson from Warner Bros. Discovery, said, “Warner Bros. Discovery is excited to partner with DirecTV on its new genre package which was announced as part of a new multi-year agreement for WBD’s full network and we look forward to sharing more details in the coming weeks. Through the completion of this deal, WBD has been able to finalize agreements with 3 top distributors in the US. has been done.”
This new package will not include any channels owned by CBS or Paramount Global. MySports has channels like ABC, NBC, FOX, ESPN, TNT, TBS, USA Network, FOX Sports 1, NFL Network, NBA TV and MLB Network. In total, more than 40 modes are available as part of the package.