The Roku Channel
The Roku Channel is a free, ad-supported streaming service operated by electronics maker Roku. The app is available on all modern Roku devices, as well as on Amazon’s line of Fire TV streaming gadgets. The app is available in the United States and Mexico.
Roku to televise 20 Pro Volleyball Federation in 2025
Pro Volleyball Federation will bring 20 matches to The Roku Channel after inking prior distribution deals with CBS Sports and Fox Sports.
Roku gets exclusive streaming rights to X Games
Roku has landed the exclusive U.S. distribution rights to X Games Aspen and a forthcoming X Games summer event.
Multicast networks becoming bigger part of broadcast TV viewership
Multicast television networks are commanding a higher share of overall TV viewing in America each month, according to Nielsen data.
ITV to launch four FAST channels on The Roku Channel
ITV will bring four new FAST streams to The Roku Channel in North America later this month.
Saturn Awards to stream on The Roku Channel next year
The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films will host the 52nd Annual Saturn Awards on Groundhog Day next year.
The Roku Channel adds ad-lite tier of BET Plus
Roku streamers can now purchase a subscription to the ad-supported tier of Paramount's BET Plus through The Roku Channel
The Roku Channel begins selling subscriptions to Max
Roku is now selling subscriptions to Warner Bros Discovery's flagship streaming service Max via The Roku Channel.
The Roku Channel adds 10 Local Now streams from Allen Media
The content streams offer around-the-clock local news, weather and other information.
Roku net revenue surpasses $1 billion in Q3
Average revenue per user was $41.10, an increase of slightly under $0.50 on a quarterly basis but flat when compared to the prior year.
Google rebrands FAST service to Freeplay on Google TV devices
In addition to the FAST rebrand, Google TV users will soon get content recommendations from The Roku Channel if the app is installed on their device.
Streamers convert from FAST to SVOD to continue watching shows, study reveals
While FAST platforms are helping streamers cut back on subscriptions, some are willing to take a premium video service if it means they can keep watching a series they've discovered on a FAST platform.
Roku debuts linear streaming channel for sports
Starting August 12, streamers will be able to find Roku's curated live and shoulder sports programming through the Roku Sports Channel.