How To Make the Most of Football Season With DIRECTV via Internet

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We all have that friend who’s the hookup for watching sports; the game is always ready to go and the snacks are perfectly laid out. But it’s easier than ever to be that friend, thanks to DIRECTV via Internet, which gives sports fans the convenience of having dozens of premium channels at their fingertips without worrying about installing a satellite dish.

With college and pro football seasons in full swing, there are many games to keep up with, and DIRECTV via Internet makes it easy to catch the action in one place.

How To Stream NFL Games

Broadcasting for NFL games is split among a variety of over-the-air and national sports channels and streaming services, and as any sports fan knows, finding out how to catch your favorite team can involve sifting through a confusing patchwork of services. The TV and cable channels carrying NFL games this season include CBS, ESPN, FOX, NBC, ABC, and NFLN, while streaming services include NFL+, YouTube TV’s Sunday Ticket, Peacock, Paramount+, ESPN+, Prime Video, and Netflix.

With DIRECTV’s Sports Central, you can keep track of upcoming games and find out where to watch them, and the hub lets you see live and upcoming games or set recordings for your favorite teams. If you have a variety of streaming services, DIRECTV lets you organize them in one place and access them with one remote.

(Add’l paid subscriptions beyond DIRECTV subscription req’d to watch third party content. Internet-connected Gemini device required. Availability of games varies based on programming package and blackout restrictions).

In addition to the NFL, DIRECTV is a great option for streaming NCAA football games. DIRECTV carries national and local channels like ABC, CBS, ESPN, ESPN2, FOX, FS1, FS2, NBC & The CW. DIRECTV also carries the most Regional Sports networks (RSNs) of any provider, so you can catch the local games that are most important to you.

(Availability of channels varies based on package selection. Regional Sports Networks included in CHOICE package or higher. Blackout restr’s apply. Avail of RSN’s varies by zip code).

Get More With Gemini

While the streaming era has meant frequent switching back and forth between different subscriptions to find what you’re looking for, DIRECTV’s convenient Sports Central hub puts all the action in one convenient place. With the Google-powered Gemini device, you can catch every Pro football game, plus catch up on your favorite shows and movies by putting all of your streaming subscriptions in one place, as long as you have those subscriptions.

In addition to conveniently streaming your favorites in one place, DIRECTV Gemini also comes with a handy remote that provides easy voice search with Google (a Google login is required). By putting apps like Max, Prime Video, Netflix, and Disney+ in one place, you can stream everything with a single remote without switching inputs — that means your coffee table will look more like a coffee table and less like the counter of a sports bar. Best of all, the Gemini device lets you catch all of the action in stunning clarity with 4K streaming, as long as you have a 4K TV.

(Add’l paid subscriptions req’d to access third party apps. Internet-connected Gemini device required).

What Packages Does DIRECTV Offer?

There are a variety of packages sports fans can take advantage of to get the channels they want, without the ones they don’t need.

ENTERTAINMENT + Sports Pack

The ENTERTAINMENT package + Sports Pack adds must-have sports channels to DIRECTV’s most affordable package. The Sports Pack add-on includes NFL Network, NFL RedZone, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS Sports Network, Golf Channel, NBA TV, NHL Network, Tennis Channel, and more. Get ENTERTAINMENT + Sports Pack for $89.98/mo for the first 24 months, plus taxes & fees.

($104.98/mo. for 24 mos. with $15/mo, ARS fee. 24-mo. agmt req’d.)

CHOICE

CHOICE is DIRECTV’s most popular package, and it includes ENTERTAINMENT channels plus specialty sports channels like ACC Network, Big Ten Network, MLB Network, NBA TV, SEC Network, and more. Plus, regional sports networks are included. You can enjoy the Choice package for $89.99/mo. $79.99/mo. for the first 24 months plus taxes & fees.

($112.98/mo. w/ req’d $15/mo. ARS fee, Regional Sports Fee of $17.99/mo. and an additional $10 bill credit for for 24 mos ) w/24-mo. agmt)

ULTIMATE

The ULTIMATE package includes everything in CHOICE, plus sports and movie channels like CBS Sports Network, Discovery Family, FX Movie Channel, NHL Network, STARZ Encore, and more. ULTIMATE is available for $119.99/mo. $109.99/mo. for the first 24 months plus taxes & fees.

$142.98/mo. w/ req’d $15/mo. ARS fee, Regional Sports Fee of $17.99/mo. and an additional $10 bill credit for for 24 mos.) w/24-mo. agmt.

PREMIER

The PREMIER package includes what’s offered in ULTIMATE, plus premium networks like Max, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, STARZ, and Cinemax. It’s available for $164.99/mo. $154.99/mo for 24 months, plus taxes and fees, a savings of $10/mo.

($187.98/mo. w/ req’d $15/mo. ARS fee, Regional Sports Fee of $17.99/mo. and an additional $10 bill credit for for 24 mos.) w/24-mo. agmt.

(RSNs avail. with CHOICE package or higher. Avail. of RSNs varies by ZIP code and pkg.)

New approved residential customers, price incl. TV pkg & equip. fees for first TV. Add’l fees may apply to non-qualified customers. Equipment lease req’d. Early agmt termination fee applies ($20/mo.) & add’l fee(s) may apply if equip. not returned. Credit card req’d. Restr’s apply.

DIRECTV via INTERNET: Service subject to DIRECTV delivered via internet terms and conditions (see directv.com/legal/legal-policy-center/). Available only in the U.S. (excludes Puerto Rico and U.S.V.I.). Some offers may not be available through all channels and in select areas. Different offers may apply for eligible multi-dwelling units. Early termination fees apply for a maximum of $480, prorated at $20 per month over the 24-month term. If you cancel your service within the first 14 days of ordering, a full refund of charges will be applied, and the early termination fees will be waived. If service is canceled after 14 days, you can continue to access DIRECTV through the end of the bill period, but there is no refund or credit for partial-month or unwatched content.

BILL CREDIT OFFER: Limited Time Offer. Receive $10/mo. credit for 24 mos. with CHOICE pkg. or higher 24-mo. agmt. req’d. Customer must activate service and account must remain in good standing to receive all discounts. You will lose this offer and/or any portion of this offer if you cancel your service. LIMIT ONE OFFER PER DIRECTV ACCOUNT. May not be combined with certain offers. Offer may be changed or discontinued at any time.

Requires high speed internet. Minimum internet speed of 8Mbps per stream recommended for optimal viewing. DIRECTV App: Req’s compatible device and data connection; data charges may apply. Pricing: ENTERTAINMENT $89.99/mo., CHOICE $122.98/mo., ULTIMATE $152.98/mo., PREMIER $197.98/mo. for 2 years. After 2 years, continues month to month at then-current prevailing prices unless cancelled. Prices reflect base package prices plus the req’d. $15/mo. Advanced Receiver Service Fee and Regional Sports Fee (RSF) of up to $17.99/mo. RSF applies to CHOICE Pkg. or higher and varies based on location. May be lower in some areas. $7/mo. lease fee per each additional device will be charged on your account. State and local taxes or other governmental fees and charges may apply including any such taxes, fees or charges assessed against discounted fees or service credits. See directv.com/directv-fees/ for additional information.

Equipment Non-Return Fees: If service is cancelled you must return the included and leased device to avoid a non-return fee of $120 per device. Regional Sports & Local Channels: Regional Sports available with CHOICE and above. Not available in select areas. Channels vary by package & billing region. Device may need to be in billing region in order to view. In select markets certain local channels are not available, call 800-535-5000 or visit directv.com/channel-lineup/ for more info. Limits: Programming subject to blackout restrictions.

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