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DirecTV adds Apple TV’s Formula 1

February 20, 2026

By Nik Roseveare

As Apple TV prepares for its inaugural season as the exclusive US broadcaster of Formula 1 racing, DirecTV has announced it will make the 24-race circuit available nationwide to customers at home, on the go, or at any of the 300,000-plus sports bars, restaurants, hotels, and other commercial venues served by DirecTV For Business.

With F1 on Apple TV, racing fans can watch all 24 Grand Prix races, including practice, qualifying, and sprint sessions, all in one place.

DirecTV’s agreement also renews the same customers’ access to Apple TV’s live sports with Major League Baseball’s

Starting this season, Apple is also including all MLS matches in its standard Apple TV subscription at no extra cost. Anyone who subscribes to Apple TV through DirecTV will now be able to discover and watch Apple TV’s live sports directly within their DirecTV experience, without having to access a separate app.

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