Sports Illustrated Announces New Streaming Channel SI TV

The new free ad-supported streaming television channel features original programming, live events, sports lifestyle and archival content from the last seven decades of Sports Illustrated

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today Sports Illustrated, the leading 360-degree media platform, announced the launch of SI TV, a new free ad-supported streaming television channel available 24/7 on many FAST services.

The all-new channel brings Sports Illustrated’s trusted storytelling to a new platform, anchored in original programming, live events, sports lifestyle and archival content. From behind-the-scenes content from some of the most iconic Sports Illustrated cover shoots, to daily betting insights and the latest Mountain West Conference Network event coverage, SI TV will feature premium content from Sports Illustrated’s storied journalists and the athletes and sports properties they cover.

SI TV content is highlighted by docuseries, podcasts, live games, studio programming and more that take viewers behind the scenes of the world of Sports Illustrated and its global sports coverage. Viewers can also enjoy an exclusive look of the full broadcast of the Sportsperson of the Year awards ceremony, held on January 6, featuring the honorees on SI TV.

The launch of SI TV builds on the growing momentum of its video programming. 2025 featured a 160% year-over-year increase in views and a 180% increase in watch time across SI YouTube content.

SI TV is available on Amazon FireTV, DIRECTV, Sling Freestream, Anoki LiveTVx, Plex, LocalNow, Sports.tv, Tablo TV, DistroTV, Free Live Sports and launching soon on The Roku Channel. The development of the new streaming channel marks another innovation for Sports Illustrated’s editorial business while under editorial operator Minute Media.

“SI TV is a new platform for what SI has always done: tell the best stories in sports with authoritative voices and unique access,” said Steve Cannella, Editor in Chief of Sports Illustrated. “We’re excited to expand that mission into the FAST space. From news-based analysis to longer-form storytelling, SI TV will feature our signature content in reimagined ways for new audiences.”

The following programming is available on SI TV:

• Around the W
  • Sports Illustrated presents Around the W, the Signal Award-winning show for Best New Podcast. Host Maria Clifton sits down with the biggest names in the WNBA, college basketball and Unrivaled to explore life around the league, from player fashion and on- and off-court stories to the evolving landscape of the women’s game.
• College Road Trip
  • Host Claudette Montana travels the country visiting college campuses and stadiums, bringing the college football campus experience to life, and captures on-the-street, fan, tailgating, tradition and food content.
• Fantasy Dirt
  • Go ahead and engrave your name on the trophy, because this is the show that’s going to help you win a fantasy football championship. FSWA Hall of Famer Michael Fabiano is here to walk you through the right moves to make with your roster each week. And Fabs will leave no fantasy-related stone unturned. Get the dirt . . . on Fantasy Dirt.
• Forde-Yard Dash
  • Senior writer Pat Forde delivers deep insights and expert analysis, keeping fans ahead of the game with his unrivaled knowledge and inside scoop.
• MMQB
  • Hosted by senior writers Albert Breer and Conor Orr, The MMQB Podcast brings you unique, informed and immediate analysis from around the NFL. Whether you’re looking to catch up on Sunday’s football action, take a deep dive into the film or answer some burning NFL questions, Albert and Conor have you covered, and you’ll finish each episode knowing more about football than you ever thought you could.
• Mountain West Conference Network
  • Catch game action from around the Mountain West, including matchups in men’s basketball, women’s basketball, gymnastics, baseball and softball.
• Open Floor
  • From the NBA draft to the playoffs and back again, Chris Mannix, Rachel Nichols, and Evan Turner take you on a ride across the NBA standings, laying out the latest news and rumors along the way and leaving no basketball conspiracy theory stone left unturned.
• Original Features
  • SI TV hosts a curated collection of Sports Illustrated’s original documentaries, reported features and live or longform conversations that explore sports from every angle. From investigative explainers like How Oklahoma City Built a Canoe Slalom Course (And Why It’s Hosting 7 Olympic Events) to interview-driven series such as 10 Burning Questions, Full Frame, and One-on-One, each feature offers depth, insight, and originality.
• Others Receiving Votes
  • Sports Illustrated's Pat Forde and Bryan Fischer bring you a weekly rundown of anything and everything college football.
• SI Media Podcast with Jimmy Traina
  • Every week on the SI Media Podcast, host Jimmy Traina sits down for an informal conversation with the biggest broadcasters, athletes, sports personalities, celebrities and anybody else interested in sports or media. Plus, get a window into the storylines Traina is following closest in the weekly Traina Thoughts segment.
• Sports Illustrated FC
  • Each week Phil Jones, Jacob Culshaw, Hunter Godson and Alessandro Eremiti will break down the biggest questions and talking points from around the globe. You can also expect famous guests from the world of football and beyond.
• Sports Illustrated Vault
  • SI Vault video archive is a curated destination of premium Sports Illustrated video content, bringing the brand’s iconic history, legendary athletes and unforgettable moments to life through high-quality archival and original storytelling including content from Sportsperson of the Year, Underdogs, etc.
  • SI will launch GOAT Week in the coming months, an all-new SI TV series that unlocks the Vault to bring fans never-before-seen footage of the greatest athletes of all time through the access and lens of SI. Each day will spotlight a new GOAT athlete, with episodes activating as a true time capsule capturing rare moments from SI’s legendary archive including exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes from iconic cover shoots and never-released footage of the legends who shaped sports history.
• Sports Illustrated Swimsuit
  • Get an inside look at the iconic Sports Illustrated Swimsuit brand. From documentaries to adventure series and additional assorted SI Swimsuit Vault content, SI TV gives viewers unprecedented access to the world of Swimsuit.
• Stadium Wonders
  • This multi-episode series takes you inside the most overlooked and underappreciated arenas in sports, places where history seeps from the walls and the atmosphere is unlike anything you’ll find in the modern game. From century-old gyms that have seen basketball’s greats to intimate venues that create chaos on game night, we explore what makes these arenas special, the teams and fans that bring them to life, and why they remain essential to sports today.
• The Baseball Insiders
  • Join MLB Insider Robert Murray, FanSided host extraordinaire Adam Weinrib, and some of the biggest names in baseball and baseball media, as they bring you the inside scoop on everything happening across the MLB. From Hot Stove to the World Series, the Baseball Insiders have you covered.
• The Breer Report
  • Host Albert Breer delivers deep insights and expert analysis, keeping fans ahead of the game with his unrivaled knowledge and inside scoop.
• The Dan Evans Show
  • The Dan Evans Show is the official golf show of Sports Illustrated, covering PGA Tour, LIV, LPGA, majors, equipment and the chaos that makes this game addictive. Hosted by Dan Evans with Josh Boger, Rich Evans, and Josh Reidelbach, the show has one foot in the press room with SI credentials and one foot in the group chat — informed, opinionated and occasionally unhinged.
• The Pin Down
  • Sports Illustrated’s conversational wrestling show touches on the hottest topics in the sport, dropping new episodes weekly.
• The Players’ Tribune (TPT)
  • SI TV hosts assorted archival content from The Players’ Tribune, the sports content brand that created the blueprint for athlete-driven storytelling. Co-founded by Derek Jeter in 2014, over the last 11 years TPT has worked with thousands of athletes to tell their story through impactful written, audio and visual content.
• Where Are They Now?
  • The Where Are They Now? show dives into the lives of some of your favorite athletes in sports. From youth to pros, host Adam Faris explores athletes’ career paths and answers the question you all want to know . . . what are they doing now following their athletic career?

About Sports Illustrated

For 70 years, Sports Illustrated (SI) has been recognized for shaping modern culture at the intersection of sports, lifestyle, and entertainment. SI is a 360-degree platform that unites athletes, teams and fans worldwide through quality content, innovative digital experiences, unforgettable events, and original products. Its award-winning media arm brings powerful storytelling to life through probing profiles and up-to-date news on SI.com, across social media platforms, and through its renowned print magazine whose cover is widely regarded as the most coveted space in sports media. SI brings its unique perspective to marquee events and captivating brand activations including: “SI The Party”, Club SI, the Sportsperson of the Year Awards, SI Swimsuit Launch Weekend, and the SI Circuit Series.

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About Minute Media

Minute Media is a global technology and content company built for the future of sports consumption. Minute Media's proprietary technology platform enables the creation, distribution and monetization of digital content experiences, which powers Minute Media's portfolio of trusted content brands, including Sports Illustrated, The Players' Tribune, and FanSided as well as hundreds of sports leagues, teams, broadcasters, third-party publishers and advertisers. The technology platform includes, (i) STN Video, an online video platform (OVP), which provides access to a robust sports highlights rights portfolio, and (ii) Magnifi, an AI-driven SaaS platform, that enables rights holders to detect key moments and create highlights in real time. Minute Media is building the future of how the world connects with sports, powered by innovation, shared globally, and trusted by millions of fans and the partners we serve. Minute Media has offices in the US, UK, Israel, Brazil, Asia and India.

For more information, visit www.minutemedia.com.