Skip to main content Tom's Guide Tom's Guide Search Tom's Guide View Profile Newsletters Best Picks Entertainment Prime Day Deals Switch 2 Restock Galaxy Z Fold 7 Wordle Today Best Mattress Best laptops Recommended reading How to watch DirecTV Stream anywhere with a VPN – including regional sports networks The average person spends $50 a month on streaming services — here's what I'd get for that money The best streaming services to subscribe to right now Disney's latest streaming service could dethrone Netflix and cable — there's just one big problem YouTube TV channels and networks, cost, devices and more Sling TV review: Endless options at an affordable starting price Sick of cable? This is the one live TV streaming service I’d use to cut the cord Entertainment DirecTV just gave its live TV streaming service a serious upgrade Malcolm McMillan 27 June 2025 DirecTV just got a major boost from Paramount When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Shutterstock) DirecTV makes our cut as one of the best live TV streaming services, but it's got a major flaw — it's expensive. To overcome this and bring in more cord-cutting customers, the cable alternative launched Genre Packs back in February. These packs offer a smaller, more affordable genre-focused channel selection, and often even include a streaming service subscription. You may like How to watch DirecTV Stream anywhere with a VPN – including regional sports networks The average person spends $50 a month on streaming services — here's what I'd get for that money The best streaming services to subscribe to right now Now, DirecTV is adding a new Genre Pack to its current offering, and including a decent amount of channels to two of its existing packs without raising prices (for now). As of yesterday (June 26), you can now sign up for MyKids, DirecTV's fifth Genre Pack. For $19.99 a month, you get 12 family-friendly channels, including Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network and Disney Channel. You also get a free Disney Plus Basic subscription, which is normally $9.99 just on its own. If you already have the MyEntertainment Genre Pack, there's good news for you, too. DirecTV has added BET, CMT, Comedy Central, MTV, MTV2, Paramount Network, POP, TV Land, and VH1, all at no extra cost. MySports subscribers are also getting a boost from Paramount, with existing and new customers now getting access to CBS Sports Network and your local CBS station (local station availability in select markets only). Sign up to get the BEST of Tom's Guide direct to your inbox. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. Current DirecTV Genre Packs (Image credit: DirecTV) Here's a full breakdown of the five Genre Packs that DirecTV now offers: MyKids ($19.99 a month): Includes 10+ channels, including Disney Channel, Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network. Also includes a Disney Plus Basic subscription. MyEntertainment ($34.99 a month): Includes 50+ channels, including CNN, FX and MTV. Also includes a Disney Plus Basic subscription, a Hulu Basic subscription and a Max Basic with Ads subscription. MiEspañol ($34.99 a month): Includes 60+ Spanish-language channels, including ESPN Deportes, Telemundo and Univision. MyNews ($39.99 a month): Includes 10+ channels, including CNN, MSNBC, and FOX News. It also includes local Fox and NBC stations in select markets. MySports ($69.99 a month): Includes 20+ channels, including ESPN, FS1 and NFL Network. It also includes local Fox, CBS and NBC stations in select markets as well as an ESPN Plus subscription. Additionally, all Genre Pack subscribers get access to the DirecTV app, unlimited DVR recording and MyFree DirecTV, the company's free streaming service. If you just want a narrow selection of channels, it's a reasonable deal, and we're even considering reviewing the Genre Pack experience separately from DirecTV (formerly DirecTV Stream) because of the increased value these provide. Definitely consider it as an option if you're looking to cut the cord. Malcolm McMillanStreaming Editor Malcolm has been with Tom's Guide since 2022, and has been covering the latest in streaming shows and movies since 2023. He's not one to shy away from a hot take, including that "John Wick" is one of the four greatest films ever made. 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