Your Roku TV just got 6 new channels for free - including these sports and game shows
The new channels join more than 300 others offered by the streaming service - and no Roku TV is required.
www.zdnet.comHere are the latest highlights on new Roku channels based on recent reports:
- Roku added six new free channels to The Roku Channel in January 2026, expanding its lineup to more than 500 free live TV channels. Highlights include a dedicated 24/7 Who Wants to Be a Millionaire channel and a mix of comedy, sports, and drama channels.
- NBCUniversal FAST channels joined The Roku Channel earlier in 2024, expanding the availability of NBCU content on the platform, including several IP-based binge channels. Roku continues to grow its FAST ecosystem with new partnerships and channels.
- Coverage across tech outlets notes that the new additions bring sports, game-show, and genre-specific channels to the free lineup, reinforcing Roku’s position as a robust free-ad-supported option.
Notes and context:
- The Roku Channel remains a central hub for free, ad-supported live TV on Roku devices, and updates frequently with new channels and live streams. Recent articles confirm multiple rounds of channel additions in early 2026, as well as ongoing NBCUniversal content presence.
- If you’re looking for a quick way to see the newest channel lineup, check The Roku Channel’s Live TV Guide on your Roku device or the Roku official blog for the latest announcements.
Would you like a concise bulleted list of the six new channels with their genres, or a quick how-to to find and enable them on your Roku device?