Top pick nfl.com
NFL+ NFL+ plan $6.99 / month
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DIRECTV has no fixed list price to compare against. Here are 6 verified alternatives, ranked by the yearly cost of their entry plans, each with its own verified cancellation guide.
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6 verified · checked 8 Aug 2026Ranked by yearly cost, cheapest first. Each one links to our own verified guide, so you can see how hard it is to leave later.
NFL+ NFL+ plan $6.99 / month Easier to cancel espn.com
ESPN+ ESPN+ ESPN Select plan $12.99 / month
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Free plan sling.com
Sling TV Sling Essentials plan $19.99 / month
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Easier to cancel philo.com
Philo Philo Essential plan $25 / month
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Easier to cancel fubo.tv
Fubo Fubo Essential plan $73.99 / month
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Easier to cancel tv.youtube.com
YouTube TV YouTube TV plan $82.99 / month
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