Read below for our DirecTV versus DISH comparison to see which is the best for soccer fans.
Soccer fans, before making a decision whether to sign up with DirecTV or DISH as your satellite provider, read through the following comparison to see which service is a better fit for you.
Both satellite providers offer a wide range of networks that carry soccer, as well as access to streaming services such as the NBC Sports App, beIN SPORTS Connect and FOX Sports GO. Plus there are overflow channels available if you’re interested in watching games that may not be available on regular channels.
Last updated: August 11, 2020.
Is DirecTV or DISH better for soccer fans?
| DirecTV | DISH | |
|---|---|---|
| Advantages | Offers GolTV. | Offers beIN SPORTS and beIN SPORTS en Español. |
| Hopper 3 DVR picture quality is equal to if not better than DirecTV receiver. | ||
| DISH’s GameFinder App helps you schedule recordings and reminders for your favorite teams/leagues, as well as track scores. | ||
| DISH’s Multi-View lets you watch up to 4 channels at once, splitting the screen into 4 quadrants. | ||
| Pricing for DISH’s Multi-Sport Pack starts at $13 per month. | ||
| Only DISH lets you watch 100% of your live and recorded shows anywhere on your phone, tablet or laptop. | ||
| Disadvantages | beIN SPORTS and beIN SPORTS en Español not available. | |
| Cost can be more expensive than DISH. | ||
| Allows access to NBC Sports App | Yes | Yes |
| Allows access to beIN SPORTS Connect | No | Yes |
| Allows access to FOX Sports GO | Yes | Yes |
| Latest special offer | See offers | See offers |
| Toll-free phone number | Unavailable | 855-389-9730 |
| SIGN-UP | SIGN UP TODAY | SIGN UP TODAY |
Plus, we’ve compiled a listing of what soccer-related channels are carried by each satellite company, as well as which ones are in HD (High-Definition) or SD (Standard-Definition).
Soccer networks available
| Sports network | DirecTV | DISH |
|---|---|---|
| Altitude Sports | 681 HD | 360 HD |
| beIN SPORTS | NOT AVAILABLE | 392, 781 HD |
| beIN SPORTS Español | NOT AVAILABLE | 873 HD |
| CBSSN | 221 HD | 158 HD |
| Comcast SportsNet (regional) | 630, 642, 665, 696, 698 HD | 412, 419, 424, 429, 438 HD |
| ESPN | 206 HD | 140 HD |
| ESPN 2 | 209 HD | 143 HD |
| ESPN Deportes | 466 HD | 854 HD |
| ESPNEWS | 207 HD | 142 SD |
| ESPNU | 208 HD | 141 HD |
| FOX | Varies on location | 2-70 HD |
| FOX Deportes | 465 HD | 855 HD |
| FOX Sports 1 | 219 HD | 150 HD |
| FOX Sports 2 | 618 HD | 149 HD |
| FOX Soccer Plus | 621, 621-1 HD | 391 |
| FSN (regional) | 646, 654, 660, 661, 663, 668, 671, 676, 686, 692, 694 HD | 418, 423, 425, 427, 436 |
| Galavision | 404 HD | 273 HD |
| GolTV | 468 | Not available |
| MLS Direct Kick | 471-477 | 456-467 |
| NBC | Varies on location | 2-70 HD |
| NBCSN | 220 HD | 159 HD |
| NBC Universo | 410 HD | 838 HD |
| Premiere FC (PFC) | 2135 SD | 9801 SD |
| ROOT Sports (regional) | 659, 674, 683, 687 HD | 426 HD |
| Telemundo | 406 | 835 SD |
| Time Warner SportsNet | 691 HD | Not available |
| TyC Sports | 469 | Not available |
| UniMas | 408 HD | 830 HD |
| Univision | 402 HD | 827 HD |
| Univision Deportes | 464 HD | 869 HD |
| USA | 242 HD | 105 HD |
| YES | 631 HD | Not available |
| SIGN-UP | DirecTV | DISH |
|---|---|---|
| Toll-free sign-up | Unavailable | 855-389-9730 |
| SIGN-UP | SIGN UP TODAY | SIGN UP TODAY |
Have any feedback or questions about our DirecTV versus DISH comparison? Let us know in the comments section below.
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I have Dish and am looking to change. Not happy with lots of things one being the loss of multiple channels, most recently local channels 11 and 13.
The Univision Channels are back on Dish now.
Do any of these networks cover Argentina’s First Division Games, now that it has changed format for 2017-2018? (Superliga)
You can watch the Primera Division from Argentina on TyC Sports on DirecTV.
Actually DishLATINO, with English and Spanish channels, prices start at $34.99 with 2 year price guarantee and have all the Soccer that Dish offers. For the Soccer fan this might be the best bet.
Long time DirectTV subscriber and recently switched to Dish with the new Hopper 3: A few add’l points:
– as mentioned by GW, Fox Sports 2 is definitely available in HD on dish.
– The Extra Time overflow channels are NOT availalble in HD on dish – they are in HD on direct
– The Hopper 3 picture quality is equal to if not better than my previous Directv receiver.
– Directv has a nice ‘latin’ sports package for just $5 that includes GOL, TYC, Fox Deportes, ESPN Deportes, etc. which is a nice soccer add-on.
– Dish anywhere ap is great and allows you to record programs (such as MOTD) and watch remote from anywhere. Great portability feature to watch programming on demand when and where you want.
– The Sports Bar mode on the Dish Hopper 3 for me gives it the edge over directv. You can simultaneously watch 4 matches at once from any set of channels – all in great HD quality.
Thanks for the feedback. I’ve updated the comparison guide accordingly!
Contrary to the information listed in the table above, Fox Sports 2 IS available in HD on Dish Network. We watch it regularly.
I can confirm that Directv DOES offer access to beIN Connect. Your list is wrong. Also, beIN Spanish on ch 467 IS in HD
Awesome feedback. The comparison guide has been updated accordingly. Thank you!
Shouldn’t you clarify that you are earning a commission on signups? I don’t think anyone would care that you are, but it is standard disclosure to do so.
Hi Jack, great question. The answer is yes. We’re currently in the middle of a redesign where we have some exciting announcements to make — one of which touches on commissions.
Thanks for bringing it up.