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The Roku Channel is adding four new free live sports channels starting in June 2026, including dedicated FIFA soccer content, expanding its lineup just ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The channels arrive on both Roku TVs and Roku streaming players.
The New Channels and Their Content
The four channels launching this month include Channel 5243: FIFA Plus Women, which focuses on women’s soccer with live matches, highlights, and athlete-focused stories. Channel 5306: Stingray is also among the additions, along with FIFA Plus Español for Spanish-language soccer programming. All four channels are available at no cost to Roku users.
Part of a Broader Streaming Expansion
This announcement follows Roku’s significant expansion in May, when the platform added 19 new free live channels to its service. The streaming platform has been steadily growing its free content offerings to compete in the crowded streaming market. The timing of these latest additions—just before the World Cup kicks off—makes sports fans a key target audience for the Roku Channel’s free content strategy.
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Sources
- Cord Cutters News — Details on the four new channels, their numbers, and June 2026 launch
- AOL — Confirmation of channel numbers and FIFA Plus Women launch details
- Pocket-Lint — List of all four new channels including FIFA Plus Español
- Threads (Men’s Journal) — Context on May’s 19-channel expansion and World Cup timing
