Your Roku just got 9 more channels to watch for free - including a big one for Pokemon
Source: ZDNet
ZDNET’s key takeaways
- Roku just added more channels to its free live TV lineup.
- There are new channels for sitcoms, sports, clips, and more.
- You can watch even if you don’t have a Roku TV.
Roku has quietly upgraded its free streaming options, giving you even more content to watch at no cost. If you’re not familiar, Roku’s Live TV section of the Roku Channel app works like old‑school cable: there are ad breaks, no fast‑forwarding or rewinding, and you watch what’s on instead of searching for something on demand. Unlike cable, the channels are completely free.
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With hundreds of options, you’ll find channels dedicated to a single show (e.g., COPS, Gunsmoke, Little House on the Prairie), Hallmark movies, local news, weather, sports, and more. Less than a month ago, Roku added six free channels—including 24/7 Who Wants to Be a Millionaire and Overtime (nonstop sports). Now it’s adding nine more.
New free channels
- Pokémon – Non‑stop streaming of the popular animated series (20+ seasons).
- The Bernie Mac Show – Episodes of the early‑2000s sitcom starring the legendary comedian.
- America’s Funniest Home Videos – Continuous funny clips from several eras of the classic TV show.
- Willow Sports – Live coverage of international cricket matches.
- Fuel TV – Sports, culture, and lifestyles of surf, skate, snow, BMX, and motocross.
- Felicity – The ’90s drama following a young woman’s college life in NYC.
- Cougar Town – A divorced mother restarts her dating life.
- Blossom – The classic ’90s sitcom about a spunky, highly intelligent teenager.
- MeatEater – Dedicated to hunting, fishing, and outdoor adventures.
How to access the new channels
- Open the Roku Channel app (available on any smart device, not just Roku).
- Select Live TV from the left‑hand menu.
- Search for the channel name you want to add.
After you’ve viewed a channel once, it will appear in the Recently Watched section for quick access.
If you’re not picky about which episode you watch, this is one of the best free streaming options available and could easily replace one or two paid streaming services.