The Roku Channel now delivers over 100 free channels, expanding options for cord-cutters and viewers seeking ad-supported content without subscriptions. Roku has also introduced a Live TV Channel Guide to simplify discovering what's on.
Launched in 2017 as a free, ad-supported movie service, The Roku Channel has evolved into a robust hub for diverse programming, with most content available at no cost—interruptions from ads notwithstanding.
By early June 2020, The Roku Channel reached over 100 channels in the U.S., fueled by 40 new additions like The Bob Ross Channel, Vanity Fair, Wired, XUMO Free Movies, Redbox Free Movies, and Reuters.
Free offerings cover news, sports, kids' shows, lifestyle content, and Spanish-language channels such as AFV Español, América TeVé, Latido Music, Love Nature Español, MOOVIEMEX by Pongalo, and Pongalo NovelaClub.
With thousands of hours of programming across these channels, the new Live TV Channel Guide offers an at-a-glance view of current and upcoming shows on live TV.
Access the guide via the new Live TV tile on The Roku Channel homepage or by pressing left on your Roku remote while watching content—it displays channels with now-playing and future schedules.
The Roku Channel ranks among top streaming TV services, free and paid alike. Its vast channel selection and user-friendly guide make it ideal for discovering fresh entertainment without commitment.
