DIRECTV MySports vs YouTube TV Sports Plan: Every Plan Compared
By The Spool Editors · Published September 17, 2026 · Updated October 8, 2026
Both of these exist for the same reason: people wanted the sports half of a cable package without paying for the rest. They landed at nearly the same price, they carry a similar number of channels, and the difference that decides it for most households is a single category of network that one includes and the other does not.
At a Glance
| DIRECTV MySports | YouTube TV Sports Plan | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $64.99/mo | $64.99/mo |
| New customer price | $64.99 | $54.99 first year |
| ESPN networks | ✓ | ✓ |
| ESPN Unlimited included | ✓ | ✗ |
| NBC Sports RSNs | ✗ | ✓ |
| Local ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC | ✓ | ✓ |
| NFL RedZone | $13.99 add-on | Sports Plus add-on |
| Unlimited DVR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Streams at once | 20 at home | 3 |
| Free trial | 5 days | Occasional |
Which One Is Right for You
The Plans That Actually Compete
MySports is a genre pack with one add-on. YouTube TV now sells a range of genre plans, of which Sports is one. Here is how they line up.
DIRECTV MySports
YouTube TV Sports Plan
Price Breakdown & Hike History
Both list at $64.99 a month. YouTube TV discounts the Sports Plan to $54.99 for new subscribers in the first year, then it reverts. On the DIRECTV side the number that moves the bill is MySports Extra at $13.99, which is how you get NFL RedZone, taking the real total to $78.98.
DIRECTV MySports: DIRECTV launched MySports in 2025 after Venu collapsed, at $69.99, and now sells it at $64.99 with ESPN Unlimited folded in.
YouTube TV Sports Plan: YouTube TV split into genre plans in 2026, putting a sports-only tier at $64.99 against the $82.99 base plan.
Channel Lineups Head-to-Head
MySports carries more than 40 sports and broadcast channels and includes ESPN Unlimited access. YouTube TV's Sports Plan carries around 30, including the four broadcast networks, every ESPN network, FS1, NBC Sports and league channels such as the Big Ten Network, Golf Channel, NBA TV and NFL Network. The gap that matters is the NBC Sports regional networks, which YouTube TV includes and MySports does not.
Channel by Channel
Every channel below links to our full answer on whether that service carries it. Channels neither service publishes an answer for are left out rather than guessed at.
Only on DIRECTV MySports: FS2, MLB Network.
Only on YouTube TV Sports Plan: NBC Sports regional networks, USA.
On both: ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNews, FOX, FS1, Golf Channel, NBA TV, NBC, NFL Network, SEC Network, TBS, TNT.
Your Local Channels & Your Team's RSN
This is where the decision usually gets made. Both services carry local stations in most markets, but coverage and regional sports vary city by city and team by team.
- Check exactly which service carries your city's ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox with our local channels guide.
- See whether your team's games are on a regional sports network, and who carries it, in our sports streaming guides.
The Features That Decide It
| Feature | DIRECTV MySports | YouTube TV Sports Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $64.99/mo | $64.99/mo |
| Free trial | 5 days | Occasional |
| Cloud DVR | Unlimited | Unlimited, kept 9 months |
| Simultaneous streams | 20 at home | 3 |
| Accounts / profiles | Household profiles | 6 household accounts |
| 4K | Select events | 4K Plus add-on |
| Regional sports (RSNs) | Included where DIRECTV carries them | Included where available, no extra fee |
| Local channels | ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC in almost every market | ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC included |
Add-Ons & Hidden Costs
DIRECTV MySports add-ons: MySports Extra, Sports Pack, and Premium channels. MySports Extra at $13.99 adds NFL RedZone, MLB Strike Zone, Outdoor, MavTV, MotorTrend, Pursuit, Sportsman and Willow.
YouTube TV Sports Plan add-ons: 4K Plus ($9.99), Sports Plus ($10.99), NFL Sunday Ticket, and NBA League Pass. YouTube TV sells Sports Plus at $10.99 for niche and international sport, and 4K Plus at $9.99 for 4K and unlimited home streams.
How to Try Each One Free
DIRECTV runs a 5-day free trial fairly consistently. YouTube TV offers trials only occasionally, usually five to fourteen days, so the new-subscriber discount is the more reliable saving there. Either way, start it on a weekend with games you actually want to watch.
The Cheapest Way to Get What You Want
If your team airs on an NBC Sports regional network, YouTube TV's Sports Plan at $54.99 in year one is both cheaper and the only one that carries the games. If not, and you would otherwise buy ESPN Unlimited separately, MySports at $64.99 with Unlimited included is effectively $33 of live TV. Add RedZone only if you watch it every Sunday, because $13.99 a month over a season adds up fast.
What Changed Recently
- 2026: DIRECTV MySports settled at $64.99 with ESPN Unlimited access included at no extra cost.
- 2026: YouTube TV launched the Sports Plan at $64.99, discounted to $54.99 for new subscribers in the first year.
- 2025: DIRECTV launched MySports at $69.99 after Venu collapsed.
DIRECTV MySports vs YouTube TV Sports Plan FAQ
- Does DIRECTV MySports include regional sports networks?
- It includes the RSNs DIRECTV carries, but not the NBC Sports regional networks. YouTube TV's Sports Plan does include those, which matters in Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago, the Bay Area, California, the Northwest and Washington.
- Is ESPN Unlimited included with MySports?
- Yes. DIRECTV includes ESPN Unlimited access with the MySports plan, which is a $31.99 a month service bought on its own.
- How do I get NFL RedZone on either service?
- On DIRECTV, MySports Extra adds it for $13.99 a month on top of the $64.99 plan. On YouTube TV it comes through the Sports Plus add-on at $10.99.
- Which is cheaper?
- Both list at $64.99. YouTube TV discounts the Sports Plan to $54.99 for new subscribers in the first year, so it is cheaper up front, while MySports bundles in ESPN Unlimited, which is worth more than the difference if you would have bought it anyway.
DIRECTV MySports vs YouTube TV Sports Plan: The Verdict
These are close enough that the tiebreaker is regional. YouTube TV's Sports Plan includes the NBC Sports regional networks, and DIRECTV MySports does not, so in Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago, the Bay Area, California, the Northwest and Washington that is the whole argument. Against that, MySports includes ESPN Unlimited at no extra cost, which is a $31.99 service, and DIRECTV allows 20 streams at home against YouTube TV's three. New subscribers also get YouTube TV's Sports Plan at $54.99 for the first year. Check whether your team's games sit on an NBC Sports RSN, then let that decide.
Last updated: October 8, 2026