PlayersTV is the first-ever Athlete and Fan-Owned Media
Network, supported by a growing community of over 2,100 Fan
Investor shareholders and more than 70 athlete owners and investors
across the NFL, NBA, WNBA, and MLB. The network features
high-profile athletes, including Chris
Paul, Damian Lillard,
Travis Kelce, Dwyane Wade, Carmelo
Anthony, Vernon Davis, Kyrie
Irving, Austin Ekeler, DeAndre Jordan, CJ McCollum, Chiney Ogwumike, AJ
Andrews, Angel McCoughtry,
Alysha Clark, Natasha Cloud, and many others.
DALLAS, Aug. 15,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PlayersTV has announced a
new agreement with DIRECTV, marking a significant milestone in the
evolution of sports media. As the only athlete fan-owned media
network and content provider exclusively dedicated to sports,
lifestyle, and entertainment, PlayersTV will now expand its reach
to millions of new viewers. This agreement offers unparalleled
access to premium athlete lifestyle content, solidifying PlayersTV
as the premier destination for sports enthusiasts seeking a deeper,
more personal connection with their favorite athletes.
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PlayersTV will deliver its 24/7 channel packed with premium
athlete lifestyle and culture content—including reality shows,
comedy, cooking, business, documentaries, and both scripted and
unscripted series—to all DIRECTV via the Internet and DIRECTV
STREAM customers. DIRECTV's millions of satellite customers who
want to access the channel can do so by using the DIRECTV App. This
relationship ensures that millions more viewers will experience the
diverse and engaging content that only PlayersTV can
offer.
PlayersTV is more than just a network—it's a movement. With a
roster of elite athlete-owners and industry-leading partnerships,
it sets new benchmarks in sports and media. As its influence
continues to grow, PlayersTV remains dedicated to delivering
unmatched value to both sports fans and advertisers, solidifying
its reputation as a one-of-a-kind dominant force in the sports
media world. A network created by athletes, made for fans.
"By making PlayersTV available to DIRECTV's streaming and
satellite customers, we're able to continue developing a
second-to-none lineup of streaming channels that allows our
customers to choose from a wider variety of genres and explore
their most avid interests in greater depth," said
Linda Burakoff, DIRECTV senior vice
president of content and programming.
PlayersTV is pioneering a fresh era in athlete-driven
entertainment, offering fans an unparalleled glimpse into the lives
of their favorite sports stars. It delivers captivating stories
that connect on a personal level, providing a diverse array of
premium content that spans reality shows, comedies, documentaries,
and both scripted and unscripted series.
In addition to DIRECTV, the 24/7 channel is accessible on major
platforms like Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Fubo, Vizio, FireTV
and more, PlayersTV reaches a vast and engaged audience, redefining
how athlete lifestyle and culture are experienced.
"I'm beyond excited about our innovative alliance with DIRECTV.
This is a game-changing moment for us as we expand our platform's
reach, allowing more fans to engage with the authentic content and
stories of the athletes they admire. Our mission has always been to
bring the voices of athletes directly to fans, and this partnership
enables us to do that on a much larger scale. Together with
DIRECTV, we're pushing the boundaries of sports media, creating new
opportunities for brands to connect with their audiences in a
meaningful way."— Deron Guidrey,
CO-Founder of PlayersTV
"We are thrilled to announce this distribution agreement with
DirectTV, a premier brand in the entertainment industry. This
collaboration allows us to expand our extensive network and bring
our unique, athlete-driven content to an even broader
audience," said Collin
Castellaw, Co-Founder of PlayersTV
Tune In: Watch PlayersTV on Channel 4190 on
DIRECTV and DIRECTV Stream. Join the growing community that enjoys
sports and entertainment like never before.
About PlayersTV: PlayersTV is the first-ever
athlete-owned media network and content provider dedicated to
showcasing sports, lifestyle, and entertainment. PlayersTV, founded
by athletes for athletes, is a platform for sports icons to share
their stories, passions, and off-court lives with fans
worldwide.
About DIRECTV: As a leader in sports and entertainment
for 30 years, DIRECTV provides industry-leading content and an
amazing user experience with or without a satellite. By reimagining
what is possible, DIRECTV's mission is to aggregate, curate and
deliver exceptional, innovative service to its customers. In 2023,
DIRECTV elevated the customer experience by delivering Gemini,
which can integrate customers' content from their third-party
streaming services onto a single one-stop, digital experience. At
DIRECTV, the sports season never ends, and customers are treated to
broadcasts of several major sports, including the NFL, MLB, NBA,
NHL, and multiple domestic and international soccer leagues.
DIRECTV provides customers the choice of watching sports, movies,
and TV shows on their TVs at home or their favorite mobile devices
via the DIRECTV app.
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