Live TV streaming services have slowly been increasing their prices over the years, as they add new channels and features for cord cutters. However, cost is still the number one reason given for switching from cable to streaming and the prices are getting too high for many subscribers.
To address the need for more affordable pricing, streaming services have started launching pared down plans with genre-specific channel lineups so subscribers can choose the package that works best for them, without paying for as many extras.
Below, we’re comparing DIRECTV’s Genre Packs, which launched last year, and YouTube’s recently announced new plans that are currently rolling out.
DIRECTV Genre Packs
DIRECTV launched its Genre Packs in February 2025, starting with three Genre Packs and two Mini-Pack Add-ons.
These are the Genre Packs now available through DIRECTV and their prices.
- MyEntertainment: 60+ channels for $34.99/month
- MySports: 20+ channels for $69.99/month
- MiEspanol: 60+ channels for $34.99/month
- MyKids: 10+ channels for $19.99/month
- MyNews: 10+ channels for $39.99/month
If any of those caught your interest, here’s some more info about each of them.
The MyEntertainment pack costs $34.99 per month, $55 less than the base Entertainment plan, and includes 60+ popular entertainment channels FX, HGTV, A&E, and Bravo. The major draw, in addition to the low price, is that this plan also includes HBO Max, Disney+, and Hulu.
The MySports pack costs $69.99 per month, $20 less than the Entertainment plan, and includes 20+ channels for sports fans. The lineup includes major broadcast channels (ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox) and sports channels including FS1, FS2, NBA TV, NFL Network, MLB Network, and more. You’ll also get ESPN Unlimited included.
The MiEspanol pack costs $34.99 per month and includes 60+ Spanish language channels including Univision & Telemundo, plus access to ViX Premium.
The MyKids pack costs $19.99 per month and includes 10+ kid-friendly channels like Cartoon Network, Boomerang, and Nickelodeon. The subscription also includes access to Disney+.
The MyNews pack costs $39.99 per month, $50 less than the Entertainment package, for 10+ news channels include major broadcast channels, CNN, Fox News, Bloomberg, and more.
After choosing your genre pack, you can also add on mini-packs. The MySports Extra costs $12.99 per month and adds eight sports channels, including NFL RedZone. MyHome Team costs $19.99 and adds your local Regional Sports Network(s). MyCinema costs $9.99 and includes over 10 movie channels.
YouTube TV New Plans
YouTube TV began rolling out a slate of new plans in February 2026, with plans to launch over ten plans in the coming weeks.
Here are the plans starting to roll out now, and their prices.
- Sports Plan: $64.99 per month
- Sports + News Plan: $71.99/month
- Entertainment Plan: $54.99/month
- News + Entertainment + Family Plan: $69.99/month
Here’s a little more about each of those plans.
The Sports Plan costs $64.99 per month, $18 less than the main YouTube TV plan. This one includes the major broadcasters (ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox) and sports networks including FS1, NBC Sports Network, all of the ESPN networks, and ESPN Unlimited (coming this fall). When football season starts up, you’ll be able to add Sunday Ticket to this plan (with an additional monthly cost.)
The Sports + News Plan costs $71.99 per month, $11 less than the main plan. With this option, you’ll get everything from the Sports Plan, plus a lineup of news channels including CNBC, Fox News, MSNBC, CNN, CSPAN, Bloomberg, and Fox Business.
The Entertainment Plan costs $54.99/month, $28 less than the main plan. This one is for the viewers who want primetime TV, sitcoms, movies, and more. You’ll get the major broadcasters, plus Comedy Central, Bravo, Paramount, Food Network, HGTV, and more.
The News + Entertainment + Family Plan costs $69.99 per month, $13 less than the main plan. This one includes news, entertainment, and content for families including Disney Channel, Nickelodeon, National Geographic, Cartoon Network, PBS Kids, and more.