DIRECTV offers a sports television network, which has been known as Fox Sports 2 but now is called FS2. It consists of the live coverage of several sports and has programs related to different sporting events. Here's an overview of what you can expect from FS2 on DIRECTV:
Sports Coverage on FS2
Typically, FS2 is oriented the sports programs as it can be understood from its name. It broadcasts live games and events from many different sports leagues and organizations out there today. Some sports you'll find on FS2 include:
- College football and basketball – FS2 broadcasts games from conferences such as the Big 12, Pac-12, Big East, et cetera. This encompasses normal season’s games, competition games, and the games played during bowl games.
- MLB – Apart from baseball games that are played during the season, FS2 is also capable of showing baseball games that are played during the postseason.
- Soccer – MLS, Bundesliga, Copa America, USMNT World Cup qualifiers and more are some of the soccer leagues and tournaments that have been entitled to FS2 for broadcasting.
- Sports – Motorsports include NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, ARCA Racing Series, and NHRA drag racing among others which can be followed through FS2.
- Boxing – Fight Club – FS2 has boxing matches of all fight club series including Ultimate Fighting Championship and Bellator MMA.
- International sports – FS2 also gets to air rugby, cricket, Australian Rules football, and other such sports which are less popular as and when the rights are available.
In this regard, even though FS2 does not own the broadcasting rights to the major mainstream pro sports leagues such as the NBA or NFL, it does showcase a very solid and exciting list of college, non-mainstream, and international sports that the die-hard fans will find quite interesting.
FS2 Original Programming
Like other sports channels, FS2 also broadcasts live games and matches while also featuring its lineup of sports talk shows, news, and sports documentaries. For example, popular shows on FS2 include:
- The Herd with Colin Cowherd – This show is hosted by radio presenter Colin Cowherd who is on TV now presenting a sports talk show format.
- NASCAR Race Hub - It is an evening show for the NASCAR series that provides the latest news affecting the series and interviews.
- University - Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe offer controversial analysis in the sports field.
- WWE Backstage - Weekly pro wrestling news and talk show co-hosted by this lady.
- List of shows on Sway in the Morning – Another sports debate program with hosts Wiley and Acho.
In addition to providing sports news, FS2 also airs documentaries that are about sports covering the different championships, athletes, stadiums, and fans in different leagues and kinds of sports.
Availability on DIRECTV
Now to be clear, FS2 is included in most packages offered through DIRECTV but where exactly you will locate FS2 depends on the specific plan you have with the company. Here's how to access it:
- Premier/Ultimate Package – FS2 is available on digital channel 618 if you are subscribing to the Premier or Ultimate package.
- Xtra Package - FS2 is avails to Xtra subscribers who can access this package by subscribing to the Sports Pack add-on package.
- Select/Entertainment Package – FS2 is not a part of the Select/Entertainment pack but it can be acquired through the Sports Pack.
While FS2 comes bundled with premier tier and above, other DIRECTV customers with lower-tier plans can subscribe to the Sports Pack to get FS2, albeit for a fee. This additional package is only $3 more each month but includes FS2 along with roughly 12 other sports channels.
As for streaming in mobile devices and computers, customers can access the online and app platforms that include, DIRECTV. com, smartphone application, or DIRECTV NOW as long as the account is authenticated with a legitimate login. This offers you every benefit that comes with holding a subscription to DIRECTV but delivered through the Internet.
In the end, therefore, DIRECTV sports enthusiasts have FS2 as their one-stop shop. Offering an extensive array of live programs, news, and exclusive programming in collegial sports, MLB, auto racing, soccer, MMA, and more much, it is a channel ideal for sports watching. FS2 is also easily accessible at a very reasonable price, bundled for free for the higher-end clients while Extra package customers can opt for it by selecting the Sports Pack for just $3 more monthly.
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