The Roku Channel, already crowned the best free streaming service by 28.2% of over 1,900 Cord Cutters News readers in a recent survey, just supercharged its offerings with a massive influx of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) channels—all available at no cost. Announced today, this expansion brings a diverse slate of 24 new ad-supported FAST (free ad-supported streaming television) channels to Roku’s platform, tapping into WBD’s vast catalog to deliver everything from sports and science to soaps and sitcoms. This move cements Roku’s dominance in the free space, hot on the heels of its Streaming Stick 4K sale at $23.40.
The rollout, effective immediately, builds on a 2023 WBD-Roku deal that introduced channels like “Westworld” and “Cake Boss.” Now, viewers can dive into an even broader mix, including premium HBO boxing, quirky reality shows, and classic genres, all curated under WBD’s WBTV branding. The additions come as WBD shifts live sports to Max’s premium tiers, leaving its free offerings to shine on platforms like Roku, which saw 2,000 hours of WBD on-demand content added two years ago.
Here’s the full list of new Warner Bros. Discovery channels now live on The Roku Channel:
- 222 HBO Boxing by WBTV – Knockout fights from HBO’s storied archives.
- 227 Bleacher Sports Network – Highlights and analysis for sports junkies.
- 362 Primetime Soaps on WBTV – Drama-packed evenings with classic soap operas.
- 445 Rustic Retreats on WBTV – Cozy getaways and countryside charm.
- 459 Home Crashers on WBTV – Home reno chaos and fixes.
- 468 Ultimate Builds on WBTV – Jaw-dropping construction feats.
- 483 Science Is Amazing on WBTV – Mind-blowing experiments and discoveries.
- 486 CNN Originals – Deep dives from CNN’s acclaimed docs.
- 487 Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern on WBTV – Culinary oddities galore.
- 488 No Reservations on WBTV – Anthony Bourdain’s globe-trotting eats.
- 491 Travel + Adventure on WBTV – Wanderlust-fueling escapades.
- 537 I Almost Got Away With It on WBTV – True crime close calls.
- 538 Living With Evil on WBTV – Chilling tales of survival.
- 557 The Ellen Channel – Ellen DeGeneres’ signature fun and games.
- 634 Let’s Make a Deal – Wayne Brady’s deal-making frenzy.
- 644 In the Garage on WBTV – Gearhead fixes and builds.
- 654 Survive or Die on WBTV – High-stakes survival stories.
- 682 Bachelor Nation on WBTV – Romance and roses from the franchise.
- 683 The Repair Shop on WBTV – Heartwarming restoration tales.
- 685 Say Yes to the Dress on WBTV – Bridal dreams and drama.
- 686 MythBusters on WBTV – Science meets spectacle.
- 771 Horror Stories on WBTV – Spine-tingling thrills.
- 828 Hit Sitcoms on WBTV – Laughs from WBD’s comedy vault.
- 940 Lucha Plus – High-flying lucha libre action.
With cable TV costs soaring—19.4% of subscribers pay over $200 monthly, per a survey—this free bonanza arrives as Americans look for cheaper options. For Roku’s cord-cutting faithful, it’s a knockout punch of free content.