Scripps Pulls 54 Local Stations From DirecTV Over Retransmission Fees

Scripps' 54 Local Stations Go Dark On DirecTV after a retransmission‑rate dispute, cutting service for viewers in 36 Nielsen markets.

The third‑largest operator of ABC affiliates announced the blackout began at 7 p.m. ET, removing stations that provide local news, weather, and live sports from DirecTV’s lineup....

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Scripps’ 54 Local Stations Go Dark On DirecTV Amid Retransmission Dispute

Scripps Local Media's 54 TV stations across 36 markets have been suspended as the company and DirecTV reached an impasse over retransmission rates.

Deadline

DirecTV and Scripps Locked in Retransmission Battle, as 54 Local TV Stations Go Dark on the Service Across 36 Markets
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https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/directv-scripps-retransmission-battle-local-tv-stations-dark-1236763561/

DirecTV and Scripps Retransmission Battle: 54 Local TV Stations Go Dark

As Scripps and DirecTV are locked in a retransmission battle, 54 local TV stations have gone dark on the service across 36 markets.

Variety

Wow are DirecTV a bunch of scumbags. My elderly mom signed up with them after her ISP dropped TV service and they just straight up price gouged her.

Advertised price: Unclear if it's $94.99 or $102.98 before discounts.
Invoiced price: $151.00 before discounts.

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DIRECTV’s MyNews Genre Pack Is One of the Best Ways to Watch Live News Without Cable
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https://variety.com/2026/shopping/news/directv-mynews-genre-pack-sign-up-online-1236759784/

DirecTV MyNews Genre Pack: Sign Up Online

DirecTV's MyNews genre pack includes major networks such as CNN, MSNBC, Fox News Channel, CNBC, Bloomberg Television and Newsmax.

Variety