DIRECTV Discounts MyNews Genre Pack for Awards Season: Price, Details

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DIRECTV is leaning into awards season this winter with a buzzy promotional push around its MyNews Genre Pack — now only $34.99/month for the first two months*, just in time for the Grammys this weekend.

^{*A valid card is required. Your card may be charged a temporary hold during trial period. After the trial, service renews monthly unless canceled. Local channels vary by market.}
In an era where viewers increasingly follow marquee live moments — from Golden Globes and Grammys to Oscars and beyond — DIRECTV’s promo makes a play for “water-cooler TV,” bundling up a curated lineup of channels and events that will be top of mind.

At its core, the $34.99 for 2 mos. offer taps into DIRECTV’s MyNews Genre Pack, a flexible, streamlined live TV bundle that delivers 10+ news channels— all without the bloat of a traditional cable package.

That means subscribers get the live networks that anchor awards shows and live specials — such as CBS, NBC, and FOX* — which are typically the homes of marquee broadcasts like the Golden Globes, Grammys, and Oscars. These events will be available on the linear networks included in the pack (availability varies by market) and on connected devices through DIRECTV’s streaming experience.

^{*Local channels aren’t available everywhere and may vary by location.}

On the news side, the broader DIRECTV ecosystem provides coverage from the major national news networks — CNN, FOX News, CNBC and more — so subscribers aren’t just watching awards shows, they’re plugged into breaking headlines when they happen.  On the live entertainment front, award-season staples on the calendar through early 2026 include the 2026 Golden Globe Awards in January and the 68th Annual Grammy Awards on Feb 1.

The promo also aligns with DIRECTV’s broader shift toward genre-focused streaming bundles that let viewers pay for what they want. Rather than a 150-plus-channel mega-bundle at a traditional cable price, the MyNews Genre Pack gives fans core live broadcast channels at a lower entry price. Sign up for DIRECTV’s MyNews Genre Pack here.

^{*New residential customers only. $5 off first two months then MyNews auto-renews monthly at then-prevailing rate (curr. $39.99/mo.) unless you cancel. Cancel anytime. Account must remain in good standing to receive discount for two months. LIMIT ONE PER DIRECTV ACCOUNT. May not be combined with certain offers. Offer may be changed or discontinued at any time.}