Your Roku just got a several new channels (including sports and games)
The new channels join more than 300 others offered by the streaming service - and no Roku TV is required.
www.zdnet.comHere’s the latest on new Roku channels based on recent coverage:
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2025 updates: Roku added a notable batch of free live channels to The Roku Channel, expanding its lineup to include titles like American Gladiators by MGM, Cirque du Soleil, and Life Below Zero, among others. This continued a trend of monthly updates feeding a growing catalog of free channels.[1][3]
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2026 developments: Reports in early 2026 highlighted new free channels on Roku, including a mix of English and non-English offerings such as Nat Geo channels, MTV en Español, and Turkish-language content, with several lifestyle, travel, and entertainment options in the mix.[2]
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Additional context: Roku has repeatedly issued large-scale updates across 2025 and 2026, sometimes introducing double-digit numbers of new channels in a single month, and occasionally bundling sports, news, and classic shows into its free lineup.[3][5]
Practical takeaways if you’re checking Roku right now:
- Open The Roku Channel on Roku devices, Roku TVs, or the Roku app to browse the Live TV Guide and see the latest listed channels.
- Look for recent posts from credible outlets like Cord Cutters News or major tech publications for the exact channel names and launch dates, as they frequently publish complete lists with channel numbers.[5][2]
- If you want, I can pull the most current, specific list of newly added channels and their numbers for your region (US) from the latest articles and summarize them for you. Just say the word.[2][3]