Roku just added 17 free channels to its growing lineup

Summary

The Roku Channel has added 17 new free live TV channels.
Three of the new channels include: American Gladiators by MGM, Cirque du Soleil and Life Below Zero.
You can watch Roku’s new channels now on Roku TVs and streaming devices, and the Roku app.

The Roku Channel, the largest free ad-supported (FAST) streaming service in the US, continues to grow. In May, Roku added 13 new channels to its lineup of already over 500 free live TV channels. Now, Roku is expanding its amount of free channels even further.

The Roku Channel recently announced the addition of 17 new channels to its streaming service, bringing its total number of free live TV channels now to over 560 (via Cord Cutter News).

Some of the highlights of Roku’s latest free channel update include American Gladiators by MGM, Cirque du Soleil, and Life Below Zero. You can check out the full list of new channels below.

204 Swerve Sports: Focuses on women’s sports, like basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball, and more.
205 Team Liquid: Covers esports, with competition and content from Team Liquid.
207 PFL MMA: Features mixed martial arts from the Professional Fighters League.
329 Xena: Episodes of Xena, Warrior Princess.
576 Revolt Mixtape: Hip-hop and R&B music videos.
579 Cirque du Soleil: Watch the performances of Cirque du Soleil, the renowned global circus troupe.
586 Stingray Nature Scape: Experience “awe-inspiring” landscapes and time lapses of night skies, beaches, and fireplaces.
587 Zenlife by Stringray: Mediation channel.
588 Stingray Stargaze: Showcases cosmic visuals and starry nights.
589 Stringray Cozy Cafe: Features “inviting coffee shop interiors” and chill music.
590 Stringray City Scape: Visuals of cities.
623 American Gladiators by MGM: American Gladiators game show.
635 Paternity Court by MGM: Courtroom drama showcasing paternity disputes.
636 Life Below Zero: Survival stories in harsh environments.
637 To Catch a Smuggler: Follows law enforcement officers combating smugglers.
638 Dog Whisperer by Cesar Millan: Shows dog training.
748 Stargate by MGM: Highlights the Stargate franchise.

Brand: Roku
Operating System: Roku OS
Downloadable Apps: Thousands
Connectivity: Wi-Fi

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You can watch all these channels now for free on Roku

Head over to The Roku Channel on your device to find them

All the channels listed above are now available on Roku TVs and streaming devices like the Roku Streaming Stick Plus and Roku Ultra. With 17 channels to choose from, Roku has made sure there’s hopefully something for everyone with this channel update. To find a channel you’re interested in, you can search for its name using the search bar or by entering the channel number by pressing the star key (*) on your remote and selecting Jump to Channel.

A surprising number of channels with this update caught my interest, including MGM’s Stargate, which features the Stargate franchise, and Life Below Zero, showcasing people’s survival stories in the harshest environments. As an esports fan, I’m intrigued by the channel dedicated to Team Liquid and wonder if we’ll see more esports channels appear on Roku in the future.

If you don’t have a Roku TV or streaming device, you can still check out these channels for free by downloading the Roku app on your device.