Stream with DIRECTV Genre Packs Review: Channels, Pricing and More 2025
I researched and tested DIRECTV’s new genre packs—cheaper, smaller, more customized channel packages. Learn what I thought in my in-depth review.
What are Stream with DIRECTV Genre Packs?
Recently, I reviewed MyFree DIRECTV, the free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) service from DIRECTV. With only 90+ FAST channels and 239 on-demand titles, MyFree DIRECTV is a tiny Stream with DIRECTV sampler (similar to DISH’s Sling Freestream). But it’s also meant as a base plan to pair with cheaper, smaller, specialized DIRECTV channel packages they call genre packs.
I signed up for a genre pack free trial when it debuted. In this review, I’ll share my firsthand experience from signup through cancellation and tell you if I think DIRECTV’s genre packs are worth it.
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How do I get Stream with DIRECTV Genre Packs?
First things first—you need a DIRECTV account. Signing up for a Stream with DIRECTV Genre Pack was seriously quick and easy. In less than five minutes, I was watching live TV, favoriting channels, and browsing on-demand movies and shows.
Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of how I ordered my Genre Pack:
- Visit the Stream with DIRECTV sign-up page
- Pick a Stream with DIRECTV Genre Pack (I chose MyEntertainment) and click “Try it free.”
- Choose any add-on packages, premium channels, or promotions.
- Click “Start 5-day free trial.”
- Enter your account info.
- Review and accept the Terms of Service.
- Click “Continue to payment” and follow the prompts. You won’t be charged if you cancel on time.
- Click “Complete order.”
- Download the DIRECTV app, log in, and hit the couch!
- Done!
Stream with DIRECTV Genre Packs and pricing
There are eight DIRECTV Genre Packs. Five are base packs (MySports, MyEntertainment, MyKids, MyNews, and MiEspañol). The other three are mini packs (My Cinema, MySports Extra, and MyHomeTeam) that must be paired with one of the other five.
| Plan | Price | Channels | Incl. streaming services | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base pack | ||||
| MyEntertainment | $34.99/mo. | 50+ | Disney+ Basic, Hulu Basic, Max Basic with Ads | View Plan |
| MySports | $69.99/mo. | 60+ | ESPN+ | View Plan |
| MyKids | $19.99/mo. | 10+ | Disney+ Basic | View Plan |
| MyNews | $39.99/mo. | 10+ | — | View Plan |
| MiEspañol | $34.99/mo. | 60+ | ViX Premium (with ads) | View Plan |
| Mini pack | ||||
| MyCinema* | $9.99/mo. | 7+ | — | View Plan |
| MySports Extra† | $12.99/mo. | 20+ | — | View Plan |
| MyHome Team† | $19.99/mo. | Varies by location | — | View Plan |
Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
* Requires MyNews, MyEntertainment, or MySports base pack.
† Requires MySports base pack.
Stream with DIRECTV MyEntertainment pack
I signed up for the MyEntertainment genre pack because I’m not a news junkie or sportsball fanatic, and my Spanish isn’t good enough for MiEspañol. Besides, I think MyEntertainment is the best of the genre packs (I will cover the others later in this review).
For $34.99 a month, MyEntertainment has 50+ reasonably popular channels, a small but decent on-demand library, and unlimited Cloud DVR. You also get three on-demand streaming services: Disney+ Basic, Hulu Basic, and Max Basic with Ads.
Pro tip: You must access MyEntertainment’s included streaming services via their respective apps with separate login credentials.
I’m usually not wild about streaming plans with ads, but Stream with DIRECTV’s MyEntertainment genre pack is a fantastic deal if you’re on a budget. The streaming services alone would cost $30.00 a month, so you’re getting the live channels and Cloud DVR for only $4.99 a month.
There is a significant downside to MyEntertainment, though: It has no local or sports channels. Fortunately, you can get your local channels by buying an over-the-air (OTA) antenna. I installed one at my mom’s place, and it was super easy to set up and start watching networks like CBS, NBC, and FOX.
Pro tip: The local channels you receive via an OTA antenna won’t integrate with the Stream with DIRECTV app—you’ll access them via a separate TV input.
Stream with DIRECTV MyEntertainment vs. the competition
| Plan | Price | Channels | Incl. streaming services | Cloud DVR | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stream with DIRECTV MyEntertainment | $34.99/mo. | 50+ | Disney+ Basic, Hulu Basic, Max Basic with Ads | Unlimited | View Plan |
| Frndly TV | $6.99–$11.99/mo. | 50+ | — | Unlimited | View Plan |
| Philo | $28.00/mo. | 70+ | AMC+ | Unlimited | View Plan |
| Sling TV Blue | $45.99/mo. | 48+ | — | 50 hrs. (upgrade available) | View plan |
Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
Among the more affordable live TV streaming services, MyEntertainment’s closest competition includes Sling TV’s Sling Blue plan ($45.99/mo., 48+ channels, 50-hour Cloud DVR), Philo ($28.00/mo., 70+ channels, unlimited Cloud DVR), and Frndly TV ($6.99–$11.99/mo., 50+, unlimited Cloud DVR).
Here are more comparison points to consider if you’re choosing between them:
- Channel lineup: Philo’s 70+ channel lineup beats the other services handily, especially at only $28.00/mo..
- Streaming services: MyEntertainment’s Disney+/Hulu/Max offer is best, even with ads. But Philo has AMC+—with AMC, Shudder, BBC America, IFC Unlimited, and more—ad-free.
- Local channels: MyEntertainment, Philo, and Frndly TV have none; Sling TV has them only in select markets.
- News channels: My Entertainment has five news channels, Sling Blue has three, Philo has one, and Frndly TV has none.
- Sports channels: My Entertainment, Philo, and Frndly TV have none. Sling Blue has five, but three (TBS, TNT, and truTV) aren’t purely sports-related.
- On-demand content: All four services have on-demand movies and shows, but MyEntertainment has a slightly better selection.
- Wholesome content: Frndly TV is a streaming service that prides itself on affordable, family-friendly channels. If you want spicy content, look elsewhere.
Considering all of the above, I’d prefer Philo for its lower price, more robust channel lineup, and included ad-free AMC+ streaming service. That said, MyEntertainment also has a lot to offer for a pretty decent price. Check out the channel lineup below. Then we’ll talk about the other Stream with DIRECTV Genre Packs.
Stream with DIRECTV MyEntertainment channels
- A&E
- American Heroes Channel
- Animal Planet
- Aspire
- Bounce
- Bravo
- CNBC
- CNN
- Cooking
- Cozi
- Destination America
- Discovery
- Discovery Life
- Disney+ Basic (streaming service)
- E!
- EarthX
- Fetv
- Food Network
- Fox Business
- Fox News Channel
- Freeform
- FX
- FXM
- FXX
- Fyi
- Game Show
- GetTV
- HGTV
- HISTORY
- HLN
- Hulu Basic (streaming service)
- Investigation Discovery
- ION
- Lifetime
- Magnolia Network
- MSNBC
- Max Basic with Ads (streaming service)
- Nat Geo WILD
- National Geographic
- OWN
- Oxygen True Crime
- Science
- Syfy
- TLC
- Travel
- UPtv
- VICE
Stream with DIRECTV MySports (base pack)
We have a whole review dedicated to Stream with DIRECTV’s MySports genre pack, thanks to my fellow CableTV.com scribe, Eric Chiu. See his expert review for the full scoop—but here’s the gist while you’re here.
MySports has 60+ sports channels, plus the ESPN+ streaming service, for $69.99 monthly. That’s pretty pricey—you could get Stream with DIRECTV’s CHOICE package for only $5.00 more per month. And for only $12.00 more, you could go with YouTube TV (100+ channels, great for sports) or Hulu + Live TV (95+ channels, huge on-demand library).
But if you need nothing more than the dream sports-only package and you’re okay with the steep price, I say go for it.
Stream with DIRECTV MySports channels
- ACCN
- Big Ten Network
- CBS Sports Network
- CNBC
- CNN
- DIRECTV 4K
- ESPN+ (streaming service)
- ESPN
- ESPN2
- ESPNews
- ESPNU
- FOX
- Fox Business
- Fox News Channel
- FS1
- FS2
- Golf Channel
- MLB Network
- MSNBC
- NBA TV
- NBC
- NFL Network
- NHL Network
- SEC Network
- TBS
- TNT
- truTV
- USA Network
Stream with DIRECTV MyKids (base pack)
DIRECTV’s new MyKids pack is a streaming plan built for families, bundling top channels like Nickelodeon, Disney Channel, and Cartoon Network. It also includes a Disney+ Basic subscription, making it an all-in-one package for kids’ entertainment.
Whether you’re young at heart or have a child who controls the remote, the MyKids pack is the perfect fit. This specialized package consolidates top kids’ channels into one convenient plan, ideal for any family that prioritizes children’s content.
Stream with DIRECTV MyKids channels
- BabyFirst TV
- Boomerang
- Cartoon Network
- Discovery Family
- Disney Channel
- Disney Junior
- Disney XD
- LooLooKids TV
- MeTV Toons
- Nick Jr.
- Nickelodeon
- Nicktoons
- TeenNick
Stream with DIRECTV MyNews (base pack)
Are you such a news nerd that you have no use for entertainment and sports? That’s the only reason I can see anyone choosing the Stream with DIRECTV MyNews genre pack. It has 10+ channels for $39.99/mo.—that’s outrageous. But check out the channel lineup and decide for yourself.
Stream with DIRECTV MyNews channels
- Bloomberg Television
- CNBC
- CNBC World
- CNN
- CNN International
- FOX
- Fox Business
- Fox News Channel
- I24 News
- MSNBC
- NBC
- Newsmax
Stream with DIRECTV MiEspañol (base pack)
The MiEspañol genre pack gives you 60+ Spanish-language channels and ViX Premium (with ads) for $34.99 monthly. That’s somewhat on the expensive side. In my research, I’ve found a variety of Latino/Spanish streaming plans and add-ons, all with wildly different pricing and channel counts. But for everything that’s included, this is one of the most comprehensive and valuable Spanish-language streaming packages out there.
| Plan | Price | Channels | Cloud DVR | Streams | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stream with DIRECTV MiEspañol | $34.99/mo. | 60+ | Unlimited | 10 home, 3 mobile | View Plan |
| Fubo Latino | $14.99/mo. | 50+ | Unlimited | 2 | View Plan |
| Hulu + Live TV Español Add-On | $4.99/mo.* | 9+ | — | — | View Plan |
| Sling Latino | $10.00/mo. | 22+ | 50 hrs. (upgrade available) | 3 | View Plan |
| YouTube TV Spanish | $34.99/mo. | 28+ | Unlimited | 3 | View Plan |
Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
* Requires Hulu + Live TV base plan priced $81.99–$95.99/mo.
Stream with DIRECTV MiEspañol channels
- Atreseries (A3S)
- Antena 3
- A3Cine
- BabyTV
- Bandamax
- Canal 22 Mexico
- Caracol Internacional
- CATV
- Cine Estelar
- Cine Mexicano
- Cine Nostalgia
- Cine Latino
- Cinema Dinamita
- CNN Español
- Daystar Español
- De Película
- Película Clásico
- Discovery en Español
- Discovery Familia
- Ecuvisa Internacional
- Enlace
- ESPN Deportes
- Estrella News
- Estrella TV
- EWTN Español
- FOROtv
- Fox Deportes
- Galavisión
- GOLtv
- HITN
- Hogar (HGTV)
- ¡Hola! TV
- Mega TV
- MN Canal
- Multimedios
- Nat Geo Mundo
- NTN24
- Nuestra Tele Internacional
- Nuestra Vision
- Once México
- Pasiones
- Perú Mágico
- Sony Cine
- SUR Perú
- TV Internacional
- TeleCentro
- Telefe
- Telemundo (local)
- Telemundo (Este)
- TUDN
- TV Chile
- Tve
- TyC Sports
- UniMás
- UNIVERSO
- Univision (local)
- Univison (Este)
- Tlnovelas
- Ve Plus
- Video Rola
- VMe
- WAPA América
- Zoo Moo
Stream with DIRECTV MySports Extra (mini pack)
If you choose the MySports genre pack but want a beefier sports channel lineup with cricket, football, outdoors, and racing networks, you can add this mini pack for $12.99/mo. (sorry, it’s not available a la carte). Like MyNews, MySports Extra feels a bit too pricey for what you get.
Stream with DIRECTV MySports Extra channels
- MavTV
- MOTOR TREND
- NFL RedZone
- Outdoor Channel
- Pursuit
- Sportsman Channel
- Willow HD
Stream with DIRECTV MyHomeTeam (mini pack)
Similarly, you can add this regional sports network (RSN) package to MySports for an extra $19.99/mo.. It includes 15+ channels (mostly FanDuel Sports Networks—see below), but you only get the in-market coverage that’s available in your area. Beware the combined monthly payment, though. Paying $90.00 a month for a package that appeals only to sports fans is bonkers—unless you own a sports bar.
Stream with DIRECTV MyHomeTeam channels*
- Altitude Sports
- Chicago Sports Network
- FanDuel Detroit
- FanDuel Florida
- FanDuel Midwest
- FanDuel North
- FanDuel Ohio
- FanDuel SoCal
- FanDuel South
- FanDuel Southeast
- FanDuel Southwest
- FanDuel Sun
- FanDuel West
- FanDuel Wisconsin
- Marquee Sports Network
* Channels vary by zip code.
Stream with DIRECTV MyCinema (mini pack)
If you already have MyEntertainment, you can add this mini pack of mostly “meh” movie channels for an additional $9.99/mo.. I know I can get a lot more on-demand movies and shows than this for my ten bucks (Prime Video, Disney Duo Basic, Shudder, Arrow Player, and Screambox are solid alternatives), so I’d never go for MyCinema.
Stream with DIRECTV MyCinema channels
- FMC
- Great American Family
- Grit
- INSP
- LMN
- ShortsTV
- The Smithsonian Channel
- Sony Movies
- Turner Classic Movies (TCM)
Stream with DIRECTV Genre Pack add-ons
Besides the mini packs, Stream with DIRECTV also offers the following premium add-ons and streaming services:
Stream with DIRECTV Genre Pack add-ons
- A&E Crime Central ($4.99/mo.)
- Cinemax® ($10.99/mo.)
- Fox Nation ($7.99/mo.)
- Hallmark+ ($7.99/mo.)
- HISTORY Vault ($5.99/mo.)
- Lifetime Movie Club ($4.99/mo.)
- MaxTM ($16.99/mo.)
- MGM+TM ($6.99/mo.)
- STARZ® ($10.99/mo)
Stream with DIRECTV Genre Pack specs and features
With Stream with DIRECTV’s genre packs, you get the same unlimited Cloud DVR and stream allotment (10 at home, 3 mobile). See our full Stream with DIRECTV review for more about specs and features.
How do I cancel Stream with DIRECTV Genre Packs?
Canceling my Stream with DIRECTV genre pack free trial was almost as fast as signing up. Let me walk you through it:
- Visit the Stream with DIRECTV website.
- Log in and follow the prompts.
- Click on “Manage My TV Package.”
- Select the “Cancel my service” link and follow the prompts.
- Done!
Stream with DIRECTV Genre Packs review FAQ
What is the genre pack on DIRECTV?
DIRECTV Genre Packs are smaller, more affordable, and more customized channel packages than what DIRECTV usually offers. They’re intended to supplement DIRECTV’s FAST service, MyFree DIRECTV.
How much do [sc name='directv-stream-name'] genre packs cost?
Base Stream with DIRECTV genre packs cost $34.99–$69.99 a month. Mini Stream with DIRECTV genre packs require subscriptions to the base packs and cost $9.99–$19.99 monthly.
Why you should trust our Stream with DIRECTV Genre Packs review
I’ve spent more than five years covering DIRECTV, Stream with DIRECTV, and competing TV providers and live TV streaming services. For this DIRECTV Genre Packs review, I signed up for the MyEntertainment genre pack and spent a week testing it in the Stream with DIRECTV app, doing hands-on testing and rigorous research.
I evaluated everything about DIRECTV Genre Packs: sign-up process, channel lineup, features, performance, and cancellation process. All recommendations and insights come from my first-hand experience and testing, which I cross-referenced with CableTV.com’s existing live TV streaming service coverage.
Check out our How We Rank page to learn more about our methods.
