Get your sports fix with ESPN on DIRECTV
All year long, sports fans of all ages tune in to ESPN for live games, news, and analysis surrounding the most popular sports in America.
- Live sporting events, including Monday Night Football, ESPN College Football, and NBA Fridays
- News and highlights on SportsCenter and entertainment from shows like First Take and Pardon the Interruption
- Exclusive streaming content on ESPN3 and ESPN+ (subscription required)
ESPN packages on DIRECTV
Start with the ENTERTAINMENT package to watch ESPN and ESPN2. Upgrade to CHOICE™ for the full ESPN suite of channels, including ESPNews and ESPNU, perfect for sports fans and aspiring athletes of all ages.
STREAMING
DIRECTV ENTERTAINMENT
for 24 months. ($99.99/mo. w/$10/mo. Gemini lease fee) Cancel anytime.
Price guaranteed for first 2 years!
90+ channels, including essentials like AMC, CNN, Disney Channel, ESPN & ESPN2, Nickelodeon & more
Local channels are included at no extra cost, where available§
Enjoy your first three months of premium channels on us: HBO Max, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME®, STARZ®, MGM+™ and Cinemax®. That’s a $185+ value!2
Stream Disney+, Hulu and ESPN Unlimited Bundle on us.3
STREAMING
DIRECTV CHOICE™
for 24 months
($128.98/mo. w/ req’d Regional Sports Fee of up to $23.99/mo. & $10/mo. Gemini lease fee). Cancel anytime.
Price guaranteed for first 2 years!
125+ channels, including specialty sports: Big Ten Network, MLB Network, NBA TV & more
Regional sports, with in-market RSNs, and local channels included, where available§
Enjoy your first three months of premium channels on us: HBO Max, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME®, STARZ®, MGM+™ and Cinemax®. That’s a $185+ value!2
Stream Disney+, Hulu and ESPN Unlimited Bundle on us.3
STREAMING
DIRECTV ULTIMATE
for 24 months
($158.98/mo. w/ req’d Regional Sports Fee of up to $23.99/mo. & $10/mo. Gemini lease fee). Cancel anytime.
Price guaranteed for first 2 years!
160+ channels, including more sports & movies: CBS Sports Network, Discovery Family, NHL Network, STARZ Encore & more
Regional sports, with in-market RSNs, and local channels included, where available§
Enjoy your first three months of premium channels on us: HBO Max, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME®, STARZ®, MGM+™ and Cinemax®. That’s a $185+ value!2
Stream Disney+, Hulu and ESPN Unlimited Bundle on us.3
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DIRECTV PREMIER™
for 24 months
($203.98/mo. w/ req’d Regional Sports Fee of up to $23.99/mo. & Gemini $10/mo. lease). Cancel anytime.
Price guaranteed for first 2 years!
185+ channels, including the top-rated premium networks: HBO Max, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME®, STARZ®, and Cinemax®—our biggest & best package!
Regional sports, with in-market RSNs, and local channels included, where available§
Enjoy your first three months of MGM+™ on us!2
Stream Disney+, Hulu and ESPN Unlimited Bundle on us.3
*New approved residential customers only. Service renews monthly unless you cancel. Cancel anytime. Add’l fees may apply to non-qualified customers. Device subject to Equipment Lease agmt. Add’l fee(s) may apply if equip. not returned. Credit card req’d. Restr’s apply. §Some local channels not available in select markets. 2w/eligible pkg. Must select offers. Premiums included for first 3 mos., then auto-renew monthly at then-prevailing rates unless canceled (curr. $18.49/mo. for HBO Max, $13.99/mo. for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, $11.99/mo. for STARZ, $10.99/mo. for Cinemax, and $7.99/mo. for MGM+). Cancel anytime. Prices and offer not avail. to existing DIRECTV or U-verse TV customers. Offer subj. to change. 3This will not replace any existing Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited, or Disney bundle subscription you may already have. Must be 18+.All other accounts must be managed separately. You must remain on an eligible plan to retain your offer.
ESPN on DIRECTV channel numbers
ESPN brings its A-game to sports broadcasting with four satellite TV channels in English, one in Spanish, and two streaming platforms with exclusive overflow content. Use your DIRECTV subscription to unlock ESPN’s deep catalog of sports content—live, or on your schedule.
- On DIRECTV channels 206-209: Tune in to ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews, and ESPNU on your TV dial to watch live sports as they happen, along with the ESPN family of networks’ iconic highlight and debate shows.
- On-demand: Catch games and shows after they air, at your convenience. Just be sure not to check the scores.
- On the ESPN app: Get exclusive written and video content from ESPN’s expert insiders.
Channel Name | Channel Number | DIRECTV Package Availability |
ESPN on DIRECTV | Channel number 206 | ENTERTAINMENT and above |
ESPN2 on DIRECTV | Channel number 209 | ENTERTAINMENT and above |
ESPNews on DIRECTV | Channel number 207 | CHOICE and above |
ESPNU on DIRECTV | Channel number 208 | CHOICE and above |
ESPN Deportes on DIRECTV | Channel number 466 | ÓPTIMO MÁS and above |
ESPN3 on DIRECTV | Streaming only | ENTERTAINMENT and above |
ESPN on DIRECTV in dynamic HD
HD resolution brings the hard-hitting sports action to your living room or family room. Subscribe to ESPN packages on DIRECTV for quality so clear you can practically smell the sweat. 4K TV & content req’d for 4K streaming, where available. Video quality defined by resolution.
Frequently asked questions
Is ESPN on DIRECTV?
Yes! In fact, DIRECTV offers four ESPN channels on live TV and two ESPN streaming channels.
- To watch ESPN & ESPN2 on DIRECTV (channels 206 & 209), subscribe to DIRECTV ENTERTAINMENT.
- To add ESPNews & ESPNU on DIRECTV (channels 207 & 208), subscribe to DIRECTV CHOICE™.
- To stream ESPN3, subscribe to DIRECTV ENTERTAINMENT and log into the ESPN app on your mobile device/tv.
What packages include ESPN on DIRECTV?
ESPN channels on DIRECTV are available in the following packages:
ENTERTAINMENT and above
- ESPN, channel 206
- ESPN2, channel 209
- ESPN3, ESPN app streaming only
CHOICE™ and above
- ESPNews, channel 207
- ESPNU, channel 208
How do I get ESPN on DIRECTV Satellite?
To get ESPN and ESPN2 on DIRECTV, subscribe to any package starting with the ENTERTAINMENT package. To get ESPNU and ESPNews on DIRECTV, subscribe to the CHOICE package or above.
DIRECTV customers get the same ESPN packages whether they subscribe to Satellite or Streaming packages.
What channel is ESPN on DIRECTV Satellite?
DIRECTV ESPN channel numbers:
- ESPN on channel 206
- ESPN2 on channel 209
- ESPNews on channel 207
- ESPNU on channel 208
Customers get the same ESPN DIRECTV channels whether they subscribe to satellite or streaming.
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