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Roku Adds Six Free Ad-Supported Channels to Streaming Platform in 2026
Roku has introduced six new free channels on The Roku Channel, featuring content such as Rawhide, The Beverly Hillbillies, and Ink Master. These channels operate 24/7 without subscription fees and cover genres including Westerns, sitcoms, reality shows, and Spanish-language music. The additions form part of Roku's broader content expansion efforts this year.
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Roku has added six free ad-supported channels to its streaming platform. The Roku Channel, included with any Roku TV or device, provides over 500 free live channels to users without subscription costs. The update occurred in January 2026.
o on channel 815, MTV en Español on channel 978, and Westerns on channel 6036. Rawhide is an American Western TV series that aired from 1959 to 1965, starring Eric Fleming and Clint Eastwood, with all eight seasons available on a loop. The Beverly Hillbillies is a sitcom that ran for nine seasons, following the Clampett family after they move to Beverly Hills following an oil strike.
Master is a reality competition show where tattoo artists participate in design challenges.
o features comedy clips. MTV en Español offers music videos, interviews, and reality shows in Spanish. The Westerns channel focuses on classic films and series in the genre. These channels stream continuously, similar to traditional television, allowing viewers to access scheduled content without selecting specific episodes.
Roku did not respond to requests for comment on the new on-demand content.
The additions align with Roku's content expansion in 2026.
Last month, Roku launched 16 new free channels. The platform also announced a partnership with Amazon Prime to introduce Howdy, a subscription service for Prime Video subscribers. Upcoming content includes the Laguna Beach reunion special airing exclusively on April 10, 2026, featuring Lauren Conrad, Kristin Cavallari, and Stephen Colletti, 20 years after the show's premiere.
Roku plans to stream The Masters 2026 tournament and a Paw Patrol special. Earlier this week, the platform provided live coverage of NASA's Artemis II mission. The expansion aims to increase user engagement through free viewing options supported by advertising.
