Roku just got several new free channels — here's what you can watch now

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Roku's free Live TV line-up just got better

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Roku is getting even more free TV. After adding 6 new channels last month, including gameshow staple "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" and 2000s sitcom "My Wife & Kids," it's gaining nine more. The new free channels, which function similarly to old-school cable channels, commercial breaks included, are currently live in the Roku Channel app.

This latest batch adds new channels for sitcoms, sports coverage, and more. And, just like all of The Roku Channel, they're completely free with the trade-off being you'll have to sit through a few ads. You don't need a Roku TV to watch them either. You can tune in via The Roku Channel website, on the Roku app on Amazon's streaming platform, including Amazon Fire TV Sticks and Cubes, or on one of the best Android or Apple phones using the Roku app.

The new free channels on The Roku Channel

  • 197 Willow Sports: Live coverage of international cricket matches
  • 371 Felicity: '90s coming-of-age drama
  • 372 Fuel TV: The global home of action sports
  • 429 Pokémon: Nonstop streaming of the popular children's animated series that's run for nearly 30 seasons
  • 496 MeatEater: Dedicated to hunting, fishing, and outdoor adventures
  • 822 America’s Funniest Videos: Nonstop streaming of ABC's timeless fixture in American broadcasting
  • 823 The Bernie Mac Show: Episodes of the comedian's early 2000s sitcom
  • 829 Cougar Town: Sitcom about a divorced mother diving into the dating pool once more
  • 832 Blossom: '90s sitcom starring Mayim Bialik

How to access Roku's new free channels

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To tune in, head to the Roku Channel app on your TV, select "Live TV" from the menu on the left, and then search for what you want to watch. You can also check out your favorite channels from the recently watched section.

For the most part, Roku keeps things simple, and that's a big reason why its devices are among the best streaming devices on the market. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, prioritizing apps above all else. But open up The Roku Channel, and you’ll find an entire ecosystem of free, ad-supported streaming TV with over 350 channels. As The Roku Channel levels up with even more free TV, it's steadily gaining a foothold as a go-to destination for affordable entertainment.

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Alyse Stanley
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Alyse Stanley is a news editor at Tom’s Guide, overseeing weekend coverage and writing about the latest in tech, gaming, and entertainment. Before Tom’s Guide, Alyse worked as an editor for the Washington Post’s sunsetted video game section, Launcher. She previously led Gizmodo’s weekend news desk and has written game reviews and features for outlets like Polygon, Unwinnable, and Rock, Paper, Shotgun. She’s a big fan of horror movies, cartoons, and roller skating. She's also a puzzle fan and can often be found contributing to the NYT Connections coverage on Tom's Guide

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