DirecTV: NASCAR & MLS Additions | Sports Streaming News
DirecTV revs up its sports offerings, securing NASCAR rights through Amazon Prime Video and providing free MLS games, shaking up the sports streaming landscape. Subscribers now gain access to thrilling NASCAR races, with DirecTV for Business exclusively broadcasting all NASCAR events for commercial locations for the rest of 2025. this strategic move includes five key races, starting with the Cracker Barrel 400.Simultaneously, DirecTV celebrates the MLS’s 30th anniversary with free Sunday night Soccer for all subscribers. Furthermore, DirecTV sponsors San Diego FC, amplifying its MLS presence. This is a meaningful expansion,enriching the viewer experience. For more news on the latest sports broadcasting deals and streaming changes, turn to News Directory 3. Discover what’s next for DirecTV and the future of sports!
DirecTV Expands Sports Offering with NASCAR and MLS Deals
Updated May 29, 2025
DirecTV is boosting its sports programming through new agreements covering both motorsports and soccer. The satellite provider has secured rights to carry NASCAR races via Amazon Prime Video and will offer Major League Soccer (MLS) games to subscribers at no cost.
A deal with Amazon’s Prime Video gives DirecTV’s out-of-home business platform access to the streamer’s live NASCAR broadcasts.This means DirecTV for Business, serving over 300,000 commercial locations, will be the only commercial broadcast service carrying every NASCAR race for the remainder of 2025.
The Prime Video package includes five races, starting with the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville on June 2. other races include the Firekeepers Casino 400 (June 8), NASCAR’s Mexico debut at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez (June 15), and the Pocono Raceway race (June 22).
DirecTV is also offering its customers free access to MLS Sunday Night Soccer broadcasts. This offer, celebrating the MLS’s 30th anniversary, applies to both residential and commercial DirecTV subscribers throughout the 2025 season.
This complements DirecTV For Business’ existing exclusive deal for commercial premises to carry the MLS Season Pass broadcast service. DirecTV also sponsors San Diego FC, the newest MLS expansion team debuting in 2025.DirecTV’s branding will feature on the front of SDFC jerseys and throughout Snapdragon Stadium.
What’s next
DirecTV’s expanded sports coverage promises to enhance the viewing experience for its subscribers, particularly in commercial establishments. The addition of NASCAR and free MLS games strengthens DirecTV’s position in the competitive sports broadcasting market.