Plus awards shows and seasonal events on DIRECTV.
Get your head in the game with DIRECTV. For the rest of 2024, watch these major upcoming sports events, awards shows, and seasonal celebrations on the following channels and packages on DIRECTV.
2024 sports events to watch on DIRECTV
Sports coverage in the second half of 2024 starts with a bang: the Olympic Games in Paris. More international events follow, beginning with Wimbledon in July, then Premier League soccer in August, and wrapping up with the Breeders Cup in November.
Closer to home, major sporting events in 2024 are no less exciting. Watch DIRECTV for championship and new season play from America’s favorite pro sports teams — not to mention the college football kickoff at the end of August.
| Date | Event | Channels | DIRECTV Packages |
| Jul. 26 | Paris Olympics | CNBC, NBC, USA // NBC Sports | ENTERTAINMENT and above // CHOICE™ and above |
| Aug. 17 | Premier League | NBC, USA | ENTERTAINMENT and above |
| Aug. 24 | College Football Kickoff | ESPN, ESPNU, ACC Network | CHOICE™ and above |
| Aug. 28 | US Open | ESPN, ESPN2 | ENTERTAINMENT and above |
| Sep. 5 | NFL Kickoff | NFL Network // NFL Red Zone from NFL Network | ULTIMATE and above // PREMIER™ and DIRECTV Sports Pack |
| Sep. 22 | WNBA Playoffs | ESPN, ESPN2 | ENTERTAINMENT and above |
| Oct. TBD | MLB Playoffs | FOX Sports, MLB Network // MLB Strike Zone | ULTIMATE and above // PREMIER™ |
| Oct. 4 | NHL Regular Season | ABC, ESPN, TNT // NHL Network | ENTERTAINMENT and above // PREMIER™ |
| Nov. 1 | Breeders Cup | USA | ENTERTAINMENT and above |
| Nov. 23 | NWSL Championship | CBS | ENTERTAINMENT and above |
2024 awards shows to watch on DIRECTV
Tune in to these sports and entertainment events to see who will be crowned top performers in 2024.
| Date | Event | Channel | DIRECTV Package |
| Sep. 10 | VMAs | MTV | ENTERTAINMENT and above |
| Nov. 1 | CMAs | ABC | ENTERTAINMENT and above |
2024 seasonal events to watch on DIRECTV
Catch these holiday celebrations — yes, Shark Week is now a seasonal celebration! — on DIRECTV.
| Date | Event | Channel | DIRECTV Package |
| Jul. 21 | Shark Week | Discovery | ENTERTAINMENT and above |
| Nov. 28 | Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade | NBC | ENTERTAINMENT and above |
| Dec. 31 | New Year’s Eve | ABC, NBC, CBS | ENTERTAINMENT and above |
How to watch major sporting events in 2024 on DIRECTV
And don’t forget those parades and awards shows.
The best way to watch upcoming sporting events: tune in live. That’s the beauty of broadcast TV. But it’s not the only one. With DIRECTV, you can also watch rebroadcasts, record the events on DVR, catch select events On Demand, and watch on your mobile devices anywhere* you have an internet signal.
Shop packages on DIRECTV now and order in time to watch the most thrilling live events of 2024. If you can’t get installed in time, don’t forget, you can stream your DIRECTV package with the DIRECTV app or web browser the day you order.
*Available only in the U.S. (excl. Puerto Rico and U.S.V.I.). Req’s compatible device and data connection; data charges may apply. Not all channels available to stream. Limited to up to 3 concurrent streams. Restr’s apply. Visit directv.com/app for more information.