Sports Central is no longer part of DIRECTV TV. This week, DIRECTV updated its iPhone and iPad apps with an overhaul that brings Live Sports Hub functionality to iOS.
DIRECTV announced the app update in a blog post today.
DIRECTV’s Sports Central has long been available on DIRECTV devices as a built-in hub for finding and managing live sports. Now available to watch on the DIRECTV app. This update will be available for iOS devices immediately. Just open the App Store and tap Update.
The company highlights six key features of Sports Central on iPhone and iPad.
- Find live games currently broadcast on DIRECTV channels
- See upcoming schedules so you always know what’s coming next
- For match details, please see the Leagues, Matchups and Teams page.
- Record games broadcast on DIRECTV channels, including specific matchups or your favorite teams
- Bring your favorite team’s matches and updates to the front
- Access your games through streaming apps (YouTube, Prime Video, ESPN Select, Peacock, etc.) along with the DIRECTV channel. Separate subscription may be required.
After updating to the latest version of the app, DIRECTV subscribers can start using Sports Central on iPhone and iPad by tapping the “Sports” icon from the navigation bar.
DIRECTV also announced a new multi-view March Madness Mix configuration for watching multiple games on a single screen.
Finally, until April 23, the company is also running a promotion where you can get one month of Sports Pack free through the $59.99/month CHOICE package.
Download the latest DIRECTV iOS app from the App Store.
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