Top Sporting Events to Watch 4K This Winter

For those who love sports, it doesn’t get better than watching the action live at the ballpark, stadium or arena. And while watching from home is great too, it can feel like something’s missing. That’s where 4K comes in. With it, you can watch your favorite teams with the clearest picture possible, so it feels like you’re right there. Find out which of the biggest sporting events you can watch in 4K with DIRECTV below.

What Is 4K TV?

With 4K on DIRECTV, you’ll enjoy incredible output quality, and your watch experience will come through in crisp detail and clarity that leaves HD in the dust. Even better, watching your favorite sports in the sharp details and rich colors of 4K and 4K HDR gives you an immersive home-viewing experience, putting you in the stands even when you’re on the couch.

You can catch a variety of live sporting events on DIRECTV’s 4K sports channels, which customers can find on channels 105 and 106. 

For those who don’t have DIRECTV yet and are looking for a better way to watch live sports coverage, learn more today! 

What Upcoming Sporting Events Will Be in 4K?

There are 4K sports on DIRECTV nearly every day. Explore some of the events that are will be broadcast in 4K this month. 

English Premier League (EPL)

The English Premier League season is underway, boasting many football (or soccer if you’re in the U.S.) matches to keep fans busy. See your favorite teams hit the pitch in dazzling 4K this winter. 

• Newcastle United vs. Manchester City (Round 21 A) … January 13, 2024 @ 12:30 p.m. ET (Channel 106, NBC)
• Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace (Round 21 B) … January 20, 2024 @ 7:30 a.m. ET (Channel 106, USA Network)
• AFC Bournemouth vs. Liverpool (Round 21 B) … January 21, 2024 @ 11:30 a.m. ET (Channel 106, USA Network)

Keep up with all the players, matches and more with our Premier League Watch Guide.

NFL Super Bowl LVIII

Finish the NFL season right by watching the biggest game of the year in 4K. DIRECTV customers can watch the Super Bowl on February 11, 2024, on Channel 105 through CBS.

And for all the watch information you need for the big game, check out DIRECTV’s Super Bowl LVIII Watch Guide.

National Basketball League (NBA)

With the NBA season in full swing, there are more than enough games to watch on TV. There’s also a handful of games you can watch live on TV in 4K, and it doesn’t get much better than that. Below are the games you can catch on DIRECTV’s 4K channels from January to March.

• Memphis Grizzlies vs. LA Lakers … January 5, 2024 @ 9 p.m. ET (Channel 105)
• LA Clippers vs. LA Lakers … January 7, 2024 @ 8:30 p.m. ET (Channel 105) 
• Toronto Raptors vs. LA Lakers … January 9, 2024 @ 9:30 p.m. ET (Channel 105)
• Oklahoma City Thunder vs. LA Lakers … January 15, 2024 @ 9:30 p.m. ET (Channel 105)
• Dallas Mavericks vs. LA Lakers … January 17, 2024 @ 7:30 p.m. ET (Channel 105)
• Brooklyn Nets vs. LA Lakers … January 19, 2024 @ 9:30 p.m. ET (Channel 106)
• Portland Trail Blazers vs. LA Lakers … January 21, 2024 @ 9 p.m. ET (Channel 105)
• Chicago Bulls vs. LA Lakers … January 25, 2024 @ 9:30 p.m. ET (Channel 105)
• Denver Nuggets vs. LA Lakers … February 8, 2024 @ 9 p.m. ET (Channel 105)
• New Orleans Pelicans vs. LA Lakers … February 9, 2024 @ 9:30 p.m. ET (Channel 105)
• Detroit Pistons vs. LA Lakers … February 13, 2024 @ 9:30 p.m. ET (Channel 106)
• Boston Celtics vs. Chicago Bulls … February 22, 2024 @ 8 p.m. ET (Channel 105)
• San Antonio Spurs vs. LA Lakers … February 23, 2024 @ 9:30 p.m. ET (Channel 105)
• Detroit Pistons vs. Chicago Bulls … February 27, 2024 @ 8 p.m. ET (Channel 105)
• Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Chicago Bulls … February 28, 2024 @ 8 p.m. ET (Channel 105)
• Washington Wizards vs. LA Lakers … February 29, 2024 @ 9:30 p.m. ET (Channel 105)
• Milwaukee Bucks vs. Chicago Bulls … March 1, 2024 @ 10 p.m. ET (Channel 105) 
• Oklahoma City Thunder vs. LA Lakers … March 4, 2024 @ 9:30 p.m. ET (Channel 105)
• Sacramento Kings vs. LA Lakers … March 6, 2024 @ 9:30 p.m. ET (Channel 105)
• Milwaukee Bucks vs. LA Lakers … March 8, 2024 @ 9 p.m. ET (Channel 105)
• Minnesota Timberwolves vs. LA Lakers … March 10, 2024 @ 8:30 p.m. ET (Channel 105)
• Dallas Mavericks vs. Chicago Bulls … March 11, 2024 @ 8 p.m. ET (Channel 106)
• LA Clippers vs. Chicago Bulls … March 14, 2024 @ 7 p.m. ET (Channel 105)
• Washington Wizards vs. Chicago Bulls … March 16, 2024 @ 7 p.m. ET (Channel 105)
• Portland Trail Blazers vs. Chicago Bulls … March 18, 2024 @ 8 p.m. ET (Channel 105)
• Atlanta Hawks vs. LA Lakers … March 18, 2024 @ 9:30 p.m. ET (Channel 106)
• Philadelphia 76ers vs. LA Lakers … March 22, 2024 @ 9:30 p.m. ET (Channel 105)
• Boston Celtics vs. Chicago Bulls … March 23, 2024 @ 8 p.m. ET (Channel 105)
• Indiana Pacers vs. LA Lakers … March 24, 2024 @ 9 p.m. ET (Channel 105)

College Basketball

If you prefer NCAA basketball over the pros, DIRECTV has that in 4K for you to watch, too. Here are the men’s college basketball games available to watch in 4K:

• UConn Huskies vs. Xavier Musketeers … January 10, 2024 @ 8:30 p.m. ET (Channel 105, FS1)
• Michigan State Spartans vs. Illinois Illini … January 11, 2024 @ 9:00 p.m. ET (Channel 106, FS1)
• Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Indiana Hoosiers … January 12, 2024 @ 6:30 p.m. ET (Channel 105, FS1)
• Seton Hall Pirates vs. Butler Bulldogs … January 13, 2024 @ 12 p.m. ET (Channel 105, FS1)
• Butler Bulldogs vs. Xavier Musketeers … January 16, 2024 @ 6:30 p.m. ET (Channel 105, FS1)
• Illinois Illini vs. Michigan Wolverines … January 18, 2024 @ 8:30 p.m. ET (Channel 105, FS1)
• Georgetown Hoyas vs. Xavier Musketeers … January 19, 2024 @ 6:30 p.m. ET (Channel 105, FS1)
• DePaul Blue Devils vs. Butler Bulldogs … January 20, 2024 @ 4 p.m. ET (Channel 105, FS1)
• Michigan State Spartans vs. Wisconsin Badgers … January 26, 2024 @ 8 p.m. ET (Channel 105, FS1)
• Seton Hall Pirates vs. Marquette Golden Eagles … January 27, 2024 @ 1 p.m. ET (Channel 105, FS1)
• Seton Hall Pirates vs. DePaul Blue Devils … January 30, 2024 @ 9 p.m. ET (Channel 105, FS1)
• Xavier Musketeers vs. DePaul Blue Devils … February 3, 2024 @ 9:30 p.m. ET (Channel 105, FS1)
• Villanova Wildcats vs. Xavier Musketeers … February 7, 2024 @ 7 p.m. ET (Channel 105, FS1)
• Providence Friars vs. Butler Bulldogs … February 10, 2024 @ 2 p.m. ET (Channel 105, FS1)

Keep up with your favorite teams, schedules and more with DIRECTV Insider’s men’s college basketball guide and women’s college basketball guide.

And to find out where to watch other NCAA basketball games live on TV this season, check out this post on How to Watch College Basketball.

NHL Hockey

For fans looking for a clear-as-ice picture to watch their favorite NHL team compete for the Stanley Cup, DIRECTV has that, too. Here are the NHL games you can watch live with 4K on DIRECTV.

• Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Boston Bruins … January 6, 2024 @ 6:30 p.m. ET (Channel 105, NESN)
• New Jersey Devils vs. Boston Bruins … January 15, 2024 @ 6:30 p.m. ET (Channel 105, NESN)
• Colorado Avalanche vs. Boston Bruins … January 18, 2024 @ 7 p.m. ET (Channel 106, NESN)
• Montreal Canadiens vs. Boston Bruins … January 20, 2024 @ 7 p.m. ET (Channel 106, NESN)
• Winnipeg Jets vs. Boston Bruins … January 22, 2024 @ 7 p.m. ET (Channel 105, NESN)
• Carolina Hurricanes vs. Boston Bruins … January 24, 2024 @ 7 p.m. ET (Channel 105, NESN)
• Calgary Flames vs. Boston Bruins … February 6, 2024 @ 7 p.m. ET (Channel 105, NESN)
• Vancouver Canucks vs. Boston Bruins … February 8, 2024 @ 7 p.m. ET (Channel 106, NESN)
• Washington Capitals vs. Boston Bruins … February 10, 2024 @ 7 p.m. ET (Channel 106, NESN)
• Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Boston Bruins … February 13, 2024 @ 7 p.m. ET (Channel 105, NESN)
• Vancouver Canucks vs. Chicago Blackhawks … February 13, 2024 @ 8:30 p.m. ET (Channel 107, NBC Chicago)
• Seattle Kraken vs. Boston Bruins … February 15, 2024 @ 7 p.m. ET (Channel 105, NESN)
• Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Chicago Blackhawks … February 15, 2024 @ 8:30 p.m. ET (Channel 106, NBC Chicago)
• Los Angeles Kings vs. Boston Bruins … February 17, 2024 @ 7 p.m. ET (Channel 105, NESN) 
• Ottawa Senators vs. Chicago Blackhawks … February 17, 2024 @ 3 p.m. ET (Channel 106, NBC Chicago)
• Dallas Stars vs. Boston Bruins … February 19, 2024 @ 7 p.m. ET (Channel 105, NESN)
• Winnipeg Jets vs. Chicago Blackhawks … February 23, 2024 @ 8:30 p.m. ET (Channel 106, NBC Chicago)
• Detroit Red Wings vs. Chicago Blackhawks … February 25, 2024 @ 6 p.m. ET (Channel 105, NBC Chicago)
• Vegas Golden Knights vs. Boston Bruins … February 29, 2024 @ 7 p.m. ET (Channel 106, NESN)
• Washington Capitals vs. Chicago Blackhawks … March 2, 2024 @ 8 p.m. ET (Channel 105, NBC Chicago)
• Edmonton Oilers vs. Boston Bruins … March 5, 2024 @ 7 p.m. ET (Channel 105, NESN)
• Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Boston Bruins … March 7, 2024 @ 7 p.m. ET (Channel 105, NBC Chicago)
• Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Boston Bruins … March 9, 2024 @ 7 p.m. ET (Channel 105, NBC Chicago)
• Arizona Coyotes vs. Chicago Blackhawks … March 10, 2024 @ 6 p.m. ET (Channel 106, NBC Chicago)
• St Louis Blues vs. Boston Bruins … March 11, 2024 @ 7 p.m. ET (Channel 105, NESN)
• Anaheim Ducks vs. Chicago Blackhawks … March 12, 2024 @ 8:30 p.m. ET (Channel 105, NBC Chicago)
• Los Angeles Kings vs. Chicago Blackhawks … March 15, 2024 @ 8:30 p.m. ET (Channel 105, NBC Chicago)
• Philadelphia Flyers vs. Boston Bruins … March 16, 2024 @ 7 p.m. ET  (Channel 105, NESN)
• San Jose Sharks vs. Chicago Blackhawks … March 17, 2024 @ 6 p.m. ET (Channel 105, NBC Chicago)
• Ottawa Senators vs. Boston Bruins … March 19, 2024 @ 7 p.m. ET  (Channel 105, NESN)
• New York Rangers vs. Boston Bruins … March 21, 2024 @ 7 p.m. ET  (Channel 105, NESN)

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