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DIRECTV is rolling out a pair of short-term offers aimed at viewers planning ahead for spring break and live-event season: a discounted children’s channel bundle and a reduced-price news pack, each paired with a five-day free trial. These promotions could be useful for families seeking temporary, lower-cost streaming options and for viewers wanting live local and national coverage without a full cable contract.
The centerpiece for families is the MyKids Genre Pack, temporarily reduced from its regular monthly fee to a lower introductory rate for the first two months following a free trial. The bundle bundles popular youth-oriented channels and includes access to the Disney+ Basic tier, making it a one-stop option for kids’ programming during school breaks.
What the MyKids offer includes
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Key elements of the promotion:
- Special price: the pack is discounted to a reduced monthly rate for the first two months after a five-day trial.
- Channel mix: more than ten children’s networks such as Disney Channel, Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon and TeenNick are part of the line-up.
- Streaming add-on: the deal also provides the Disney+ Basic plan alongside the pack for the promotional period.
The timing matters: with spring break approaching, families who need extra kid-friendly content for a few weeks can try the service without committing long term. But keep an eye on automatic renewals—offers revert to standard pricing after the promotional window ends.
News coverage without a larger package
At the same time, DIRECTV is offering the MyNews Genre Pack at a reduced introductory monthly rate for the first two months, also preceded by a five-day free trial. That pack is pitched at viewers who want live local and international news and who may not want to subscribe to a full-featured channel bundle.
Included in the news line-up are local network affiliates (ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, varying by market) and a slate of national and international news channels — examples include CNN, CNN International, Fox News Channel, MSNBC, CNBC, Bloomberg Television and C-SPAN.
| Pack | Intro promo (first two months) | Regular monthly price | Trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| MyKids | $14.99/mo (promotional) | $19.99/mo | 5-day free trial |
| MyNews | $34.99/mo (promotional) | $39.99/mo | 5-day free trial |
| MyEntertainment | — | $34.99/mo | 5-day free trial |
| MySports | — | $69.99/mo | 5-day free trial |
| MiEspañol | — | $34.99/mo | 5-day free trial |
Mini-packs and add-ons
DIRECTV also sells smaller add-on packages that work with qualifying base bundles. Examples include MySports Extra and MyHome Team, which carry their own monthly fees, and a temporary offer on MyCinema that can be free for the first two months when added to certain packs before reverting to the standard rate. These mini-packs let subscribers tailor the service without upgrading to larger bundles.
Practical considerations for consumers:
- These promotions are typically available only to new residential customers and require a valid payment method to start the trial.
- Trial periods may place a temporary hold on your card; if you do nothing, services auto-renew at full price once the promotion ends.
- If you already subscribe to Disney+, Hulu, ESPN or bundled plans, the promotional Disney+ Basic inclusion may not replace existing subscriptions and could require separate management.
For readers deciding whether to try a pack: the offers provide a low-risk way to test specific content categories for a short period, but they are most useful for people who plan to cancel before auto-renewal if they do not want to pay the regular monthly fee.
To view current details, availability by market or to start a trial, visit DIRECTV’s Genre Packs section on its website. Always review the full terms and renewal pricing before signing up.
