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DirecTV Sports originally referred to a sports television channel launched by the satellite TV provider DirecTV. It began in 2006 during the broadcast of the FIFA World Cup in Germany under the name Mundial Total and was later renamed Canal 680 before taking on the name DirecTV Sports in July 2009. The channel offered multiple live sports feeds and coverage of major events, including football (soccer), tennis, and basketball across various feeds and HD channels. It was a Latin American subscription sports network owned by Vrio Corp. and operated by Torneos, broadcasting from countries including Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay to several regions in Latin America and the Caribbean. The channel was eventually rebranded to DSports in November 2022, moving away from the DirecTV Sports name for its primary identity.

As a channel brand under DirecTV’s wider service offerings, the admin and operational control come from Vrio Corp. (as part of its satellite TV business in Latin America) and DirecTV for distribution rights, rather than a single on‑screen “host” or public figure. It isn’t a channel run by celebrities — it’s a corporate sports channel brand that aggregates sports content from league partners. Usage is most common in Latin American countries where DirecTV serves as a major satellite TV provider; outside these regions, the legacy DirecTV Sports branding may not apply.

Most Popular TV Shows & Sports on DirecTV Sports

Here are 8 of the biggest sports attractions and segments the channel and its associated packages have been known for:

  • Live FIFA World Cup matches and replays (especially during its early years).
  • Top‑flight football (soccer) leagues such as La Liga, Premier League, and Liga MX.
  • Tennis tournaments including Grand Slams and tour events.
  • Basketball coverage, including regional leagues and major tournaments.
  • NFL games and related programming through DirecTV’s broader sports packs (e.g., NFL RedZone).
  • NBA games and analyses, often streamed via NBA TV channels.
  • MLB baseball games, including season coverage via MLB Network and related feeds.
  • NHL hockey and other major American sports leagues as part of the wider DirecTV sports lineup.