With the bloom of streaming options, DIRECTV STREAM is DirecTV’s foray into the streaming world. Traditionally, DirecTV is one of two major players in the satellite TV market.
In reality, the streaming and satellite options provided do not differ significantly. However, the differences are certainly there. If you are making a decision as to which one to purchase in terms of soccer, here are the major dividers.
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First off, let’s break down DIRECTV STREAM and its brief history. Originally known as AT&T TV, DirecTV’s streaming option allows users to watch all sorts of entertainment in a different way. For one, there is no satellite dish or mandatory cable box. Moreover, there is actually a device available for purchase used solely for the streaming service. Yet, it is an additional $120 investment. So, if you would need some kind of device, the option is there.
Next, it is important to know that there are a few options in terms of pricing for DIRECTV STREAM. In fact, there are four choices, just like the satellite TV counterpart. Yet, unlike the satellite options, streaming is a tad more expensive. Base prices for DIRECTV STREAM start at $69.99. That gets you over 65 channels and other on-demand options. With more channels, the price rises. Other plans come out to $84.99, $94.99 and $139.99.
One difference between the streaming and satellite option is that DIRECTV STREAM has no annual contract. You can cancel your plan at any time without any monetary ramifications.
Upcoming Matches on DirecTV Stream:
Wednesday, May 01
- 10:15 PM ET
Monterrey vs. Columbus Crew (CONCACAF Champions Cup)
- FS1,
- FS1,
- TUDN,
- TUDN,
- Fubo,
- Fubo,
- DirecTV Stream,
- DirecTV Stream,
- Sling Blue
- Sling Blue
- 10:15 PM ET
Thursday, May 02
- 03:00 PM ET
AS Roma vs. Bayer Leverkusen (UEFA Europa League)
- Paramount+,
- Paramount+,
- CBS Sports Network,
- CBS Sports Network,
- UniMás,
- UniMás,
- TUDN,
- TUDN,
- Fubo,
- Fubo,
- DirecTV Stream,
- DirecTV Stream,
- ViX
- ViX
- 08:10 PM ET
Racing Club vs. Talleres de Remedios de Escalada (Copa Argentina)
- TyC Sports,
- TyC Sports,
- Fubo,
- Fubo,
- DirecTV Stream
- DirecTV Stream
- 09:00 PM ET
Génesis vs. Olancho FC (Honduras Liga Nacional de Fútbol)
- FOX Deportes,
- FOX Deportes,
- Fubo,
- Fubo,
- DirecTV Stream
- DirecTV Stream
- 09:00 PM ET
Necaxa vs. Querétaro (Mexican Liga MX)
- TUDN,
- TUDN,
- Fubo,
- Fubo,
- DirecTV Stream
- DirecTV Stream
- 11:15 PM ET
Pachuca vs. Pumas UNAM (Mexican Liga MX)
- TUDN,
- TUDN,
- Fubo,
- Fubo,
- DirecTV Stream
- DirecTV Stream
- 03:00 PM ET
Friday, May 03
- 11:00 AM ET
Al Taawoun FC vs. Al-Hilal (Saudi Pro League)
- FS2,
- FS2,
- Fubo,
- Fubo,
- DirecTV Stream
- DirecTV Stream
- 03:00 PM ET
Getafe vs. Athletic Bilbao (Spanish LaLiga)
- ESPN+,
- ESPN+,
- ESPN Deportes,
- ESPN Deportes,
- Fubo,
- Fubo,
- DirecTV Stream
- DirecTV Stream
- 08:30 PM ET
Juventud Unida Universitario vs. Independiente (Copa Argentina)
- TyC Sports,
- TyC Sports,
- Fubo,
- Fubo,
- DirecTV Stream
- DirecTV Stream
- 09:00 PM ET
Vancouver FC vs. Cavalry FC (Canadian Premier League)
- FS2,
- FS2,
- Fubo,
- Fubo,
- DirecTV Stream
- DirecTV Stream
- 11:00 AM ET
Saturday, May 04
- 07:30 AM ET
Arsenal vs. AFC Bournemouth (English Premier League)
- USA Network,
- USA Network,
- Universo,
- Universo,
- Fubo,
- Fubo,
- DirecTV Stream,
- DirecTV Stream,
- Sling Blue
- Sling Blue
- 07:30 AM ET
Leeds United vs. Southampton (English Championship)
- ESPN+,
- ESPN+,
- ESPN2,
- ESPN2,
- Fubo,
- Fubo,
- DirecTV Stream,
- DirecTV Stream,
- Sling Orange
- Sling Orange
- 10:00 AM ET
Sheffield United vs. Nottingham Forest (English Premier League)
- USA Network,
- USA Network,
- Fubo,
- Fubo,
- DirecTV Stream,
- DirecTV Stream,
- Sling Blue
- Sling Blue
- 10:15 AM ET
Real Madrid vs. Cádiz (Spanish LaLiga)
- ESPN+,
- ESPN+,
- ESPN Deportes,
- ESPN Deportes,
- Fubo,
- Fubo,
- DirecTV Stream
- DirecTV Stream
- 12:30 PM ET
Manchester City vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers (English Premier League)
- NBC,
- NBC,
- Fubo,
- Fubo,
- DirecTV Stream,
- DirecTV Stream,
- Sling Blue,
- Sling Blue,
- Peacock Premium
- Peacock Premium
- 12:30 PM ET
Girona vs. Barcelona (Spanish LaLiga)
- ESPN+,
- ESPN+,
- ESPN Deportes,
- ESPN Deportes,
- Fubo,
- Fubo,
- DirecTV Stream
- DirecTV Stream
- 02:00 PM ET
Al Nassr vs. Al Wehda FC (Saudi Pro League)
- FOX Soccer Plus,
- FOX Soccer Plus,
- FOX Deportes,
- FOX Deportes,
- Fubo,
- Fubo,
- DirecTV Stream
- DirecTV Stream
- 03:00 PM ET
Mallorca vs. Atlético Madrid (Spanish LaLiga)
- ESPN+,
- ESPN+,
- ESPN Deportes,
- ESPN Deportes,
- Fubo,
- Fubo,
- DirecTV Stream
- DirecTV Stream
- 09:00 PM ET
C.D. Olimpia vs. Real España (Honduras Liga Nacional de Fútbol)
- FOX Deportes,
- FOX Deportes,
- Fubo,
- Fubo,
- DirecTV Stream
- DirecTV Stream
- 07:30 AM ET
Sunday, May 05
- 08:00 AM ET
Osasuna vs. Real Betis (Spanish LaLiga)
- ESPN+,
- ESPN+,
- ESPN Deportes,
- ESPN Deportes,
- Fubo,
- Fubo,
- DirecTV Stream
- DirecTV Stream
- 09:00 AM ET
Parma vs. Cremonese (Italian Serie B)
- FOX Soccer Plus,
- FOX Soccer Plus,
- FOX Deportes,
- FOX Deportes,
- Fubo,
- Fubo,
- DirecTV Stream
- DirecTV Stream
- 09:00 AM ET
Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Aston Villa (English Premier League)
- USA Network,
- USA Network,
- Telemundo,
- Telemundo,
- Fubo,
- Fubo,
- DirecTV Stream,
- DirecTV Stream,
- Sling Blue
- Sling Blue
- 10:15 AM ET
Celta Vigo vs. Villarreal (Spanish LaLiga)
- ESPN+,
- ESPN+,
- ESPN Deportes,
- ESPN Deportes,
- Fubo,
- Fubo,
- DirecTV Stream
- DirecTV Stream
- 11:30 AM ET
Liverpool vs. Tottenham Hotspur (English Premier League)
- Telemundo,
- Telemundo,
- Fubo,
- Fubo,
- DirecTV Stream,
- DirecTV Stream,
- Peacock Premium
- Peacock Premium
- 12:30 PM ET
Valencia vs. Alavés (Spanish LaLiga)
- ESPN+,
- ESPN+,
- ESPN Deportes,
- ESPN Deportes,
- Fubo,
- Fubo,
- DirecTV Stream
- DirecTV Stream
- 02:30 PM ET
Estudiantes de La Plata vs. Vélez Sarsfield (Argentine Copa de la Liga Profesional)
- Paramount+,
- Paramount+,
- CBS Sports Golazo Network,
- CBS Sports Golazo Network,
- TyC Sports,
- TyC Sports,
- Fubo,
- Fubo,
- DirecTV Stream,
- DirecTV Stream,
- Fanatiz
- Fanatiz
- 06:45 PM ET
Seattle Sounders FC vs. LA Galaxy (MLS)
- MLS Season Pass,
- MLS Season Pass,
- FS1,
- FS1,
- FOX Deportes,
- FOX Deportes,
- Fubo,
- Fubo,
- DirecTV Stream,
- DirecTV Stream,
- Sling Blue
- Sling Blue
- 08:00 AM ET
Finally, the selection of channels is largely similar between the streaming and the satellite service. A couple small difference, such as satellite having Univision but the streaming option not having it, are there. Overall, the channels should be consistent between the two, more or less.
DIRECTV STREAM and Soccer
By its name, you may think DIRECTV STREAM is in the same boat as Paramount+, Peacock or ESPN+. Unfortunately for soccer fans interested in DirecTV, many of the leagues on those services remain exclusive.
There are a couple caveats to that, though. For example, the Premier League rights currently belong to NBC. NBCSN, NBC and the USA Network air Premier League games each gameweek. Generally, that means five or six games can be watched on regular television.
This concept does not always hold true, however. With DirecTV dropping beIN SPORTS from its channel lineup, beIN SPORTS is unavailable on the streaming side as well. Therefore, there is no access to Ligue Un or the Turkish Super Lig on regular TV through DIRECTV STREAM. To watch those games, the best outlet would be something like fuboTV or Sling, which both carry the channel and many of its sister channels.
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