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Variety explains that WWE SummerSlam 2026 will be livestreamed exclusively on ESPN Unlimited over two nights (Aug. 1–2, 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT) from Minneapolis. There’s no PPV fee; access comes via ESPN Unlimited, with a five-day DirecTV trial available to get the service (and Disney+/Hulu bundles). The article also lists the Night One and Night Two main-card matches and notes celebrity attendees.
England and Norway meet in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinal at 5 p.m. ET at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, with Haaland and Kane leading their teams; the match will be broadcast on FOX (English) and Telemundo (Spanish) and can be streamed for free using DIRECTV's five-day trial; England’s Jarrell Quansah is suspended after a red card in the previous round; the winner advances to the semifinals against Argentina or Switzerland.
The World Cup Round of 16 features Mexico hosting England at Estadio Azteca on July 5 at 8 p.m. ET. It airs on FOX (English) and Telemundo (Spanish) with streaming via DIRECTV, which offers a five‑day free trial and a Choice plan that includes FOX, FS1 and Telemundo. The article notes altitude considerations in Mexico City and the possibility of weather delays, and provides cord‑cutter guidance for watching without traditional cable via the DIRECTV trial.
The Hollywood Reporter explains how to watch the BET Awards 2026 live on Sunday, June 28 at 8 p.m. PT/ET from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, hosted by Druski. You can tune in on BET (with simulcasts on BET Her and other networks) or stream via services that carry BET, including DirecTV, Philo, Fubo, Sling, and Hulu + Live TV, most offering free trials for new subscribers.
Love Island USA Season 8 premieres on Peacock on June 2 (6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET) with daily episodes during premiere week and a later Thursday–Tuesday schedule; Ariana Madix returns as host and Ciara Miller joins as Aftersun co-host, while free Peacock access is available via partner deals with DirecTV (two months of the Movies Extra Pack + Peacock Premium) or Instacart+ (14-day trial).
A DirecTV blackout has left KTNV Channel 13 and 54 Scripps stations dark in Las Vegas, threatening local fans’ ability to watch the Golden Knights’ Stanley Cup Final on ABC; DirecTV says it’s seeking fair retransmission rates and is working to restore access, while viewers can still watch Channel 13 via KTNV’s website or streaming apps.
A carriage-fee dispute between DirecTV and Scripps has led to 54 Scripps-owned local stations going dark on DirecTV in 36 markets, with both sides blaming the other as viewers face elections and major live sports; Scripps seeks higher rates while DirecTV argues those rates would raise costs for subscribers, leaving viewers to seek over-the-air or alternative streaming options as negotiations continue.
E.W. Scripps Local Media pulled 54 stations (ABC/CBS/FOX/NBC affiliates) from DIRECTV's services in 36 markets after a retransmission consent dispute, cutting local news, primetime network programming, and live sports; the standoff underscores rising broadcaster fees as both sides seek a deal, with viewers turning to antennas or other streaming options while elections coverage and major sports could be affected.
Nexstar CEO Perry Sook criticized DirecTV for opposing Nexstar’s $6.2 billion Tegna merger, arguing the broadcast market isn’t a one‑company field and noting DirecTV’s history of pressuring partners. He contends two or three companies will eventually control most of local TV, a view shaped by the Tegna deal and ongoing legal battles after a judge blocked the merger; Sook spoke in a 1‑on‑1 at the NAB Show, saying Nexstar will vigorously pursue its case on appeal to the Ninth Circuit as the timeline remains out of its control.
DIRECTV is upgrading its satellite-delivery system with Harmonic's cloud-native VOS Media Software, consolidating ingest, playout, ad insertion, branding, encoding, and delivery in a private data center; the move aims to cut costs, boost ad revenue for high-value channels, and simplify scaling and future updates as the industry shifts to software-defined video infrastructure.
Nexstar asked a California federal court to force DirecTV and several states, including Colorado, to post a $150 million bond to cover losses if its $6.2 billion merger with Tegna is delayed by an antitrust lawsuit; the judge is weighing whether to extend a temporary injunction on the deal while concerns about reduced competition and impact on local journalism are debated, and Nexstar argues the bond would offset anticipated costs, though the exact amount was not intended for public release.
Google TV will be integrated into hotel rooms starting in 2026 through a partnership with DIRECTV, featuring a customized, simplified interface for guests to access streaming services and live TV, with a focus on privacy and personalization. The platform will look different from the standard Google TV experience, tailored specifically for hospitality use.
DirecTV offers a promotional deal for Signature Pack subscribers with a Gemini device, including free access to Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN, along with a discounted bundle rate, making it a cost-effective way to watch Dancing With the Stars Season 34 and other streaming content.
A $23 billion spectrum sale from EchoStar to AT&T has revived speculation about a potential merger between satellite TV giants DirecTV and DISH Network, which could reshape the pay-TV industry amid ongoing cord-cutting trends. The deal provides DISH with liquidity and may facilitate a long-shelved merger, offering synergies and cost savings, though regulatory approval remains uncertain. The move signals a strategic recalibration for EchoStar, which is diversifying into broadband satellite services while navigating financial challenges.
Merger talks between Dish Network and DirecTV may restart following AT&T's $23 billion spectrum license purchase from EchoStar, which could unlock shareholder value and influence stock movements. The deal requires FCC approval and is part of broader strategic shifts involving spectrum sales and satellite services expansion.