DIRECTV and The Walt Disney Company today announced an agreement in principle that provides greater choice, value, and flexibility to their mutual customers.
Disney’s channels have been restored while both parties work to finalize a new, multi-year deal.
The University of Southern California Athletic Department and DIRECTV have announced a multi-year sponsorship for all sports, beginning this fall.
@DIRECTV
has been a leader in live sports entertainment programming for nearly 30 years and brings a strong legacy of innovation,
.
@Newsmax
is back on
@DIRECTV
, DIRECTV STREAM and U-verse at no additional cost to our customers as part of the expanded lineup of 24/7 news networks -- CNN, Fox News, MSNBC NewsNation, Newsmax, and The First.
We're thrilled to announce that DIRECTV is acquiring DISH TV and Sling TV!
This strategic move is expected to provide customers with compelling video options and allow us to accelerate our vision for the future of TV.
Learn more at 🎥📡
#BrighterTVFuture
Just hours before Disney pulled its programming from millions of DIRECTV customers, they demanded that to reach any licensing agreement or extend access to its programming, DIRECTV must agree to waive all claims that Disney’s behavior is anti-competitive.
@Big12Conference
, you’re pocketing a billion+ from Disney in licensing fees while forcing fans to scramble for alternative ways to watch. Not cool. ICYMI, we sent a letter asking you to get off the sidelines + help bring ESPN back while delivering more flexible + lower-priced
Big 12 Fans:
If you are a DirecTV customer, you no longer have access to Big 12 sports on the ESPN family of networks.
As negotiations continue in an effort to restore ESPN programming to DirecTV, be reminded that other major TV and streaming providers like Dish, Sling, Hulu
The Real Housewives took on Dak Prescott in our latest commercial 👀
From your favorite reality shows On Demand, to game-winning touchdown drives, DIRECTV has everything you need to
#GetYourTVTogether
.
Unfortunately, Disney is back at it again, targeting TV customers. We’re giving you more ways to watch this weekend’s college football, Monday Night football and U.S. Open with
@Sling
@fuboTV
– on us. Click here.
Great news
@NFL
fans!
@DIRECTV
announced today plans to provide NFL Redzone to all Sports Pack subscribers starting this August.
That means our customers can continue to catch every TD from every game, every Sunday afternoon during the regular season.
The Big Ten Conference and
@BigTenNetwork
today announced a new multi-year sponsorship agreement with
@DIRECTV
, bringing fans behind the scenes of the nation’s most storied collegiate athletic conference with content across both organization's social platforms.
In addition to
DIRECTV today announced a multi-year renewal of its affiliation agreement with
@NFL
Media that will extend its existing carriage of
@nflnetwork
on
@DIRECTV
(via satellite) and will add distribution of NFL Network via DIRECTV STREAM and U-verse.
After reaching a business agreement with
@NEWSMAX
, the network is back at no additional cost to our customers starting March 23.
Tune in to channel 349 on DIRECTV and DIRECTV STREAM, or channel 1220 on U-verse to watch.
Read more here:
TEGNA, one of the nation’s largest local broadcast station groups has yet again denied DIRECTV permission to offer its 66 stations in 52 metro regions to DIRECTV, DIRECTV STREAM and U-verse customers.
This comes after months of negotiations and TEGNA rejecting an offer from
DIRECTV agreed to return ABC in time for tonight’s Presidential Debate if Disney was also willing to return all its channels across platforms through the end of Monday Night Football on Sept. 17.
The Walt Disney Co. flat-out rejected DIRECTV’s request.
DIRECTV and TEGNA have reached a new multi-year distribution agreement covering TEGNA’s 64 owned stations in 51 Nielsen designated markets.
All stations and programming will return to DIRECTV, DIRECTV STREAM and U-verse customers today.
"With greater scale, we expect a combined DIRECTV and DISH will be better able to work with programmers to realize our vision for the future of TV." — Bill Morrow, DIRECTV CEO
Get all the details about DIRECTV + Dish in our blog link below ⬇️
@B_ry11
We proposed a multi-day extension to Disney on Sunday so that you could keep your content while we worked out a deal. They denied it. Despite their harmful actions towards our customers, we will continue to work towards a deal. Visit for more.
DIRECTV has filed a complaint to the
@FCC
, stating Disney has failed to negotiate in good faith.
Disney has violated FCC mandates by predicating any agreement on
@DIRECTV
waiving legal claims on Disney’s past, current, or future anticompetitive actions.
DIRECTV is working with national weather services and local broadcasters to provide a dedicated Severe Weather Channel and four-channel Severe Weather Mix to keep customers in Hurricane Helene's path, and family and friends, apprised of the conditions.
On Sunday,
@DIRECTV
and Nexstar reached a new multi-year agreement to distribute Nexstar-owned stations and NewsNation to all DIRECTV, DIRECTV STREAM and U-verse customers nationwide.
Thanks to a new agreement between
@DIRECTV
and
@MLB
, Arizona Diamondbacks fans can keep watching the current National League West leader inside their homes, local sports bars and other venues without interruption.
Starting with today’s game against the Atlanta Braves, DIRECTV
"No one does regional coverage better than DIRECTV STREAM."
Thank you to
@people
for ranking
@DIRECTV
STREAM the best overall streaming service for local channels.
Two years ago,
@DIRECTV
announced a planned separation from AT&T, renewing the status as a standalone company.
From a new brand identity, to developing the culture of We Care, We Challenge, We Deliver, let's take a look at what we've accomplished since.
Together with
@Delta
and
@viasat
,
@DIRECTV
has announced the launch of a domestic 18-channel TV lineup on select Boeing 767-400 aircraft flying select long-haul domestic routes.
This domestic LiveTV offering marks the first time a U.S.-based airline has integrated LiveTV into
Thanks to DIRECTV IN FLIGHT's game-changing partnership with Delta Air Lines and ViaSat, we're setting a new standard in in-flight entertainment. To access the full press release and learn more about this exciting partnership, please visit:
Cox Media Group and DIRECTV have officially reached a new multi-year agreement that will restore all CMG stations on DIRECTV, DIRECTV STREAM and U-verse, effective immediately.
DIRECTV and CMG greatly appreciate the patience of their subscribers and viewers.
@WillardPottle
Hi, Willard. It can't be a Monday night party now that Disney pulled your channels. They want to force you to pay for all their channels, even if you're not watching them, and that doesn't sit right with us. You deserve a choice. Visit for more.
You can't enjoy your entertainment without great food 🍿
Starting today and continuing for four weeks in the Greater Los Angeles area,
@DIRECTV
ads will be wrapped around
@ServeRobotics
delivery robots in a new, eco-friendly campaign.
Fútbol, action and so much more.
Featuring Colombian singer and songwriter Sebastián Yatra, our new ÓPTIMO MÁS™ campaign highlights the robust content found on the ÓPTIMO MÁS™ package, including your favorite English and Spanish channels you love.
After demanding our customers pay more than double the previous fees for the same content, Nexstar Media Group is now forcing the temporary loss of more than 200 stations across
@DIRECTV
, DIRECTV STREAM and U-verse.
DIRECTV is proud to sponsor the Military Basketball Association and support their commitment to raise awareness for mental health for Veterans who’ve proudly served our country.
Congrats to Luke Air Force Base (
@LukeAFB
) for winning the MBA Finals presented by
@DIRECTV
.
NFL Network will be available to Choice subscribers on DIRECTV (via satellite and on an authenticated streaming basis) and DIRECTV STREAM, and to U200 subscribers on U-Verse.
There's more than just excitement on the field this weekend 🏈
On Friday,
@Seahawks
WR
@TDLockett12
will compete in the
@iplaycornhole
SuperHole event on behalf of
@DIRECTV
.
If he wins, he will qualify to play for
@RMHC
at the ACL World Championships.
Notre Dame Global Partnerships, the multimedia rightsholder for the University of Notre Dame Athletics Department, announced today a new sponsorship with
@DIRECTV
.
DIRECTV, a leader in sports and entertainment for nearly 30 years, will become an official sponsor of
Kicking off the new year with a fresh offer, we're rewarding new DIRECTV STREAM subscribers with $10 off for 12 months with the purchase of a DIRECTV STREAM Device.
Get yours today! ⬇️
Scoop: DirecTV is rolling out a new ad campaign that uses Steamboat Willie to draw attention to its ongoing carriage dispute with Disney. Steamboat Willie entered public domain earlier this year. $DIS $T
We're excited to bring
@MLS
Season Pass, the unprecedented subscription service from
@Apple
and Major League Soccer, to more than 300,000 restaurants, bars, hotel lounges, retail shops and other venues with
@directvbusiness
.
It's here!
@discoveryplus
is available to
@DIRECTV
and DIRECTV STREAM customers starting today. In addition to the Discovery family of networks available to customers today, they now have access to the 70,000+ episode library of discovery+ content.
The DIRECTV logo sure does look good on the red, white and blue! As carrier of the most local
@MLB
games,
@DIRECTV
is proud to sponsor Team USA in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.
Learn more about the partnership and how to tune in to cheer on Team USA:
DIRECTV turns 29 on Saturday 🎂
@DIRECTV
employees will be celebrating all week long by partnering with charitable organizations across the U.S., including our friends at Ronald McDonald House Charities (
@RMHC
).
Learn more about what DIRECTV Day is and all the impactful ways we
With the release of Spider-Man: No Way Home, we saw Tobey Maguire reprise his role and spark a renewed interest in the first three live-action films.
That's why throughout August, DIRECTV customers can watch Spider-Man 1, 2 and 3 in dazzling 4K.
ICYMI: At
@DIRECTV
, we know just how much Sundays mean to
@NFL
fans.
That's why, as the leader in sports programming, we reached an agreement with EverPass Media making
@directvbusiness
the only distributor of NFL SUNDAY TICKET today for businesses nationwide.
#GameDayDIRECTV
Today,
@DIRECTV
took a stand for customers and filed a conspiracy suit against the nation’s largest broadcaster, Nexstar, for colluding with Mission and White Knight Broadcasting to illegally increase content costs for free over-the-air local stations.
June 17th marks a milestone, as DIRECTV turns 30 years old.
#DIRECTVDay
Over the past three decades, the
@DIRECTV
logo has changed just a bit. Here's a look:
@PottsDannyG
We proposed a multi-day extension to Disney on Sunday so that you could keep your content while we worked out a deal. They denied it. Despite their harmful actions towards our customers, we will continue to work towards a deal. Visit for more.
As we've said before,
@DIRECTV
values different viewpoints and perspectives and we'll work to provide our customers a wide variety of entertainment, while constantly ensuring they receive strong value.
Today, we launch
@TheFirstonTV
across our platforms.
In an announcement made today,
@DIRECTVPR
will continue to be the exclusive provider of NFL SUNDAY TICKET to its residential satellite customers across Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Today, we announce three key partnerships, including an agreement where
@DIRECTV
will remain
@Hyatt
’s preferred Free-To-Guest Entertainment provider within the US.
The deal aims to expand our presence within Hyatt’s portfolio over several years.
#HITEC
To ensure local San Diego Padres fans can continue to watch their National League West favorites without any interruption,
@DIRECTV
today announced a new agreement with
@MLB
.
Starting immediately, local customers in
@Padres
territory will receive live, HD coverage of upcoming
DIRECTV X
@WBCBaseball
⚾️
@DIRECTV
is proud to sponsor the US Baseball Team in the 2023 World Baseball Classic. All of the jerseys will be adorned exclusively with a DIRECTV patch on the left sleeve throughout the event.
Read more:
🚨BREAKING NEWS: The Cablefax 100 Magazine has just dropped. Check out our digital issue to learn more about who these powerful execs really are; their thoughts on the Stanley Cup, fast food guilty pleasures, favorite way to de-stress, plus much more.
DIRECTV STREAM customers can now rent or buy movies and purchase TV episodes directly from their
@DIRECTV
STREAM device, opening up a world of possibilities 🍿
Here's how ⬇️
Through new licensing agreements with Cineverse and Scripps, we've added seven new channels to our rapidly expanding streaming lineup, including The Bob Ross Channel, Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan, Court TV and Scripps News.
Willow TV, the premier service for live cricket, will join
@DIRECTV
and DIRECTV STREAM just in time for the 2023
@ICC
Men’s Cricket World Cup.
@willowtv
is the only 24/7 cricket channel available in the U.S. and offers hundreds of live matches each year.
DIRECTV has recruited a new pigeon to join its flock.
Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders joins pigeons Henry Winkler (Frank) and Steve Buscemi (Bobby) in a new national advertising campaign that focuses on
@DIRECTV
’s sports and content aggregation leadership.
Our Real Housewives x Dallas Cowboys spot was named No. 1 in
@adage
's "Top 5 Celebrity Brand Collabs You Need To Know About Right Now."
Check out
@parkerdelrey
's write-up ⬇️
We’ve all gotten the emails or calls with promo offers that seem too good to be true – they usually are.
If you think you’ve mistakenly shared your personal info in a scam, here are a few ways to report it.
For more on fighting fraud 🔽
#AntiFraudFriday
Congratulations to our own Amy Leifer for being named one of
@Cablefax
's Most Powerful Women in Broadband and Media for 2022.
Read more about Amy's recognition and the rest of the honorees here ⬇️
DIRECTV 🤝
@RMHC
DIRECTV is a proud supporter of Ronald McDonald House Charities, and today we announce a transformational, multi-year partnership. Our three-year commitment will support family togetherness through the power of entertainment.
ICYMI, Product Brand Ambassador Paul Cox and installer Ernie Ferrazza were on site for the final episode of
@MilitaryMkover
to provide DIRECTV STREAM to the Stupar family.
Check out the big reveal here
As Hurricane Ian makes its way to anticipated landfall in Florida,
@DIRECTV
is launching a dedicated Severe Weather Channel and separate four-channel Severe Weather Mix emergency weather mosaic to keep customers up to date on developing conditions.
More:
DIRECTV Satellite just got even more accessible 🙌
@DIRECTV
Satellite customers can watch anywhere and everywhere with the DIRECTV App, an internet connection and supported devices including Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire TV.
DIRECTV 🤝 Amazon
Starting this Thursday,
@directvbusiness
will deliver
@PrimeVideo
's Thursday Night Football games in over 300,000 sports bars, restaurants, hotel lounges and more.
Today, Soccer Champions Tour (
@TheSCTour
) announced that
@DIRECTV
will be the presenting sponsor of the first-time summer series of games, now officially “Soccer Champions Tour presented by DIRECTV.”
The tour includes eight matches between
@realmadrid
,
@FCBarcelona
,
@juventusfc
,
On Saturday, the Jeweled Shillelagh Rivalry Presented by
@DIRECTV
, will take place when
@USC_Athletics
travels to South Bend to take on the
@FightingIrish
.
DIRECTV is proud to be the presenting sponsor for this great matchup in both 2023 and 2024.
DIRECTV at 30,000 feet ✈️
Did you know we offer live TV on more airplanes and airlines in the U.S. than any other company? Including on
@Delta
, as mentioned by their CEO this morning.
.
@Delta
CEO Ed Bastian says that proposed government regulations for compensating passengers for certain delays and cancellations could "eventually find its way back into ticket prices.”
Bastian says his airline already compensates passengers for delays within their control.
For 30+ seasons,
@MilitaryMkover
has been changing lives.
That's why
@DIRECTV
is proud to be a part of Season 31, premiering tomorrow at 7:30 AM ET on
@lifetimetv
.
DIRECTV will launch conservative opinion and commentary network The First across DIRECTV, DIRECTV STREAM and U-verse very soon.
As a part of this new multi-year agreement, The First offers our customers a new network without the costs.
Throughout November, DIRECTV’s Suicide Awareness Veterans Engaged (S.A.V.E.) program will be releasing a series of videos to provide additional focus on the critical suicide rate in the military and veteran community.
We start on Veterans Day with our very own U.S. Marine
We all know scams are a problem – especially this time of year – for both consumers and companies.
So who’s responsible for fighting fraudsters? Check out this opinion piece by Michael Hartman, General Counsel and Chief External Affairs Officer at
@DIRECTV
.
#AntiFraudFriday
Today, DIRECTV has launched DIRECTV PERKS – an exclusive first-of-its-kind membership program open to all existing and new residential
@DIRECTV
satellite and internet customers.
This free-to-join program upgrades the TV-watching experience by offering loyal customers unique
The 44th annual
@DIRECTV
Holiday Bowl - a matchup between
@LouisvilleFB
and
@uscfb
- is scheduled for Wednesday, December 27 at 5 PM PST and will be broadcast live on FOX from Petco Park in downtown San Diego.
In an announcement today,
@espn
will be the exclusive U.S. media home for Soccer Champions Tour presented by
@DIRECTV
starting Saturday.
@ESPNFC
and Fuera de Juego will lead ESPN’s multiplatform coverage of
@TheSCTour
. Explore the full schedule here:
DIRECTV Stream has been named the best streaming service by
@RollingStone
.
"The best all-around streaming service for cord-cutters,
@DIRECTV
Stream makes it easy to watch everything from live sports to local TV channels without traditional cable."
What an honor 🙌
Today,
@Newsweek
announced their annual rankings for the Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces, with
@DIRECTV
coming in at 92. Read more about this achievement here:
Just in time for Earth Day,
@DIRECTV
and
@EarthxTv
have entered into an agreement to add EarthxTV starting this Saturday. 🌎
EarthxTV entertains and informs on topics ranging from biodiversity to climate challenges, sustainability, community and more.
After 27 years as one of the world’s most recognized and iconic athletes, Serena Williams is winding down her professional career in tennis following her participation in the U.S. Open at the end of August—while also raising her business profile.
To our veterans: Thank you for your service!
We understand the military-civilian divide can be a challenge, and we are dedicated to making
@DIRECTV
a community where you feel you belong. Thank you for choosing us!
DIRECTV is celebrating 30 years on June 17, also known as “DIRECTV Day.”
To commemorate this milestone,
@DIRECTV
is offering something sweet for DIRECTV PERKS members while encouraging employees to engage in a month full of philanthropic service.
Fraud is a global problem with crooks trying to steal your personal info/hard-earned money.
Check out how DIRECTV is doing its part, launching a new online resource center, an awareness campaign and even suing suspected scammers.
#DIRECTVCares
#Fraud
Did you know
@DIRECTV
has a tool to help everyone find their favorite sporting events?
We never want dedicated fans to miss a game. That's why helps residential and
@directvbusiness
customers find what channel a game is on. More:
In February, we announced our nationwide rollout of local
@PBS
stations and our partnership as a premier sponsor of two groundbreaking documentaries.
These docs will debut at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture tonight.
Today we launched Election HQ on
@DIRECTV
Satellite to provide simultaneous, multi-view coverage of election results as they roll in.
Election HQ will feature a mix of four channels alongside additional features provided in partnership with the
@AP
.
Chicago Sports Network (
@CHSN
) and
@DIRECTV
today announced a multiyear distribution agreement to provide the network and its live local game telecasts for the
@NHLBlackhawks
,
@chicagobulls
and
@whitesox
across five states starting Oct. 1, 2024.
Last night, Cox Media Group pulled its 12 stations from DIRECTV, DIRECTV STREAM, and U-verse customers in 9 metro areas after rejecting the latest extension offer on the table while both sides continue to work to reach a new agreement.
This is an unfortunate and all too familiar
Looking to get
@peacock
Premium on
@DIRECTV
STREAM? Well, good news!
STREAM customers are now able to add a Peacock Premium subscription directly to their bill for a 40% discounted price of $2.99 a month.
.
@COZITV
, home to pop culture favorites and iconic off-network series like Frasier and Roseanne, and classics Little House On The Prairie and The Munsters, is now part of the
@DIRECTV
lineup.
More ➡️
Need something to watch this weekend? We have good news.
Starting today,
@DIRECTV
STREAM customers who use a DIRECTV STREAM Device can access the
@Apple
TV app, including Apple TV+ and its award-winning original series and films.
We want our subscribers to be able to watch all their favorite out-of-market Sunday afternoon NFL games.
Starting today, new
@DIRECTV
customers who sign up for
@NFL
Sunday Ticket on YouTube for this season will receive a $400 Visa reward card on us.
The
@DIRECTV
Champions Lounge opened on Friday at Legends in NYC.
This fan experience event will run through August 12, giving thousands of soccer fans a place to not only watch DIRECTV
@TheSCTour
matches, but many more premier soccer events as well.
Our
@DIRECTV
Community Forums site is helping connect consumers to solutions.
Here, experts will help find answers to streaming, entertainment, equipment, general service questions and more.