Cable TV in Spanish from Popular Providers

An estimated 45 million US residents speak Spanish at home. While the data also show that the majority of those 45 million people speak English well or very well, many simply prefer to enjoy entertainment in their first language or in specific programs in Spanish. Even for those for whom English is a native language, Spanish-language channels are popular in multi-generational households, providing entertainment that family members of all ages can enjoy.

SmartMove has put together an easy-to-reference guide to some of the most popular Spanish-language cable packages from trusted cable providers. We hope our guide helps you determine which is the best fit for Spanish cable in your area!

Full Provider Comparison Table

Here's a quick side-by-side look at the major Spanish TV options available right now, organized from lowest to highest price.

Provider	Plan	Price	Channels	Contract	Streaming Apps Included
Xfinity	NOW TV Latino	$10/mo	30+ Spanish	None	Peacock Premium, ViX Premium with Ads
Sling	Best of Spanish	$10/mo	20+ Spanish	None	None
Spectrum	TV Stream Latino	$25/mo	45+	None	None
DIRECTV	MiEspañol	$34.99/mo	60+ Spanish	None	ViX Premium with Ads
Spectrum	Mi Plan Latino	$75/mo (1 yr)	170+	None	Paramount+, ViX Premium with Ads
DIRECTV	MÁS LATINO	From $64.99/mo	120+	None	—
DIRECTV	ÓPTIMO MÁS	$84.99/mo	200+	None	—
Cox	Latino Pak	Add-on to base plan	Varies	Varies	—
Optimum	En Español	Varies	50+	Varies	—

Pricing and availability subject to change. Always confirm current pricing and availability at your address before signing up.

Xfinity Latino

Xfinity has significantly streamlined its Spanish-language TV approach, consolidating its older multi-tier Latino lineup into a single, flexible streaming option called NOW TV Latino.

NOW TV Latino is available exclusively to Xfinity Internet customers for $10/mo. It includes 30+ live Spanish-language channels covering news, sports, and entertainment, plus Peacock Premium and ViX Premium with ads at no extra cost. It's accessible through the Xfinity Stream app on most major devices and includes 20 hours of cloud DVR storage.
What sets Xfinity apart is its bundling flexibility. You can stack NOW TV Latino with other Xfinity streaming packages to build a bilingual lineup without jumping to a full cable plan:

Bundle	Price	What's Added
NOW TV Latino alone	$10/mo	30+ Spanish channels + Peacock + ViX Premium
+ StreamSaver	$25/mo	Adds Netflix Standard with Ads and Apple TV+
+ NOW TV	$30/mo	Adds 60+ streaming channels including AMC, A\&E, Hallmark, History Channel and more
+ NOW StreamSaver	$40/mo	Adds 40+ streaming channels, Netflix, and Apple TV+

Important: NOW TV Latino and the Xfinity Latino TV cable add-on are two separate products for two different types of Xfinity customers. If you're an Xfinity X1 TV cable subscriber, you cannot add NOW TV Latino. Instead, the Latino channel add-on ($10/mo) is available to you, adding 50+ Spanish-language channels to your existing cable plan, including NBC Universo, Discovery Familia, History en Español, Telemundo, Univision, ESPN Deportes, and CNN en Español. If you're an Xfinity Internet-only customer, NOW TV Latino is your option.

Xfinity also offers its bilingual X1 Voice Remote, which lets you search for content, switch languages, and navigate your guide entirely in Spanish, a feature no other major provider currently offers.

Spectrum Mi Plan Latino and TV Stream Latino

Spectrum offers two dedicated Spanish-language TV plans, one for streaming-only viewers and one for households that want a full cable experience.

TV Stream Latino ($25/mo) is a no-contract, app-based option with 45+ channels, including Antena 3 TV, Bandamax, and BeIN Sports. No cable box is required, just the Spectrum TV app on your preferred device.

Mi Plan Latino ($75/mo for 1 year) is the full cable option. It delivers 170+ channels across Spanish and English networks — ESPN Deportes, FOX Deportes, Estrella TV, and many more — with Paramount+ Essential and ViX Premium with ads included at no extra cost. On-Demand content is included, and you can bundle with Spectrum Internet and phone service with no data caps and no long-term contract.

DIRECTV Spanish Packages

DIRECTV offers one of the most extensive Spanish-language TV lineups of any provider, with dedicated Spanish packages at multiple price points, all without an annual contract requirement.

MiEspañol ($34.99/mo) is DIRECTV's most popular standalone Spanish option and one of the best values in the market. It's a Genre Pack — a standalone, curated plan rather than a full cable subscription — with 60+ Spanish channels and ViX Premium with ads included. Key channels include ESPN Deportes, FOX Deportes, TUDN, Universo, Telemundo, and Nat Geo Mundo. You can add other Genre Packs (entertainment, news, family, sports) for additional fees without having to upgrade to a higher-tier plan.

MÁS LATINO (from $64.99/mo) is a full Signature Package with 120+ channels in both English and Spanish, better suited for bilingual households that want a large mixed-language channel count rather than a Spanish-focused lineup.

ÓPTIMO MÁS ($84.99/mo) is DIRECTV's top-tier Spanish streaming package, delivering 200+ primarily Spanish-language channels — the largest dedicated Spanish channel count of any provider currently available.

A quick note on pricing: Some DIRECTV packages are priced lower for the first month and increase after that. Always confirm the second-month rate before signing up.

Sling Latino

Instead of one fixed package, Sling TV takes a customizable approach and gives you a base Spanish plan and lets you layer on regional add-ons based on where your family is from.

Best of Spanish ($10/mo) has 20+ channels covering news, sports, entertainment, and kids programming across Spanish-speaking cultures, including Azteca, beIN Sports en Español, Discovery en Español, Estrella TV, History en Español, ¡Hola! TV, Nat Geo Mundo, and Universo.

Regional add-ons ($10/mo each) let you build a lineup tailored to specific countries and regions:

Add-On	Key Channels
México	Azteca, ForoTV, Telehit, Video Rola, and more (13 channels)
Sudamérica	TyC Sports, NTN24, Nuestra Tele, Caracol Internacional, and more (14 channels)
El Caribe	Wapa América, Telemicro, Cinelatino, and more
Centroamérica	Coverage from El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, Costa Rica, and Nicaragua
España	Spanish-language programming from Spain

Combine two or more regional add-ons and get $5 off the total. You can also pair Best of Spanish with Sling Orange or Blue (from $35/mo combined) for bilingual access — note that Sling Orange is the only way to get ESPN Deportes due to licensing restrictions.

Cox Latino Pak

Cox offers a Latino Pak add-on to its existing Contour TV plans, giving subscribers access to a curated selection of Spanish-language channels.

Channels include Discovery en Español, ESPN Deportes, Univision Deportes, Cine Latino, Discovery Familia, and Nat Geo Mundo. On-Demand programming is included at no additional cost, with Spanish titles available on demand. Because the Latino Pak is an add-on rather than a standalone plan, you'll need one of Cox's base Contour TV plans (starting at $80/mo) to access it. Pricing and availability vary by location.

Cox services 19 U.S. states, including Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, and Nevada.

Optimum en Español

Optimum offers one of the more internationally broad Spanish-language channel lineups among major cable providers, with 50+ channels featuring content from Spain, Latin America, and the U.S.

Popular channels include TV Chile, Hola TV, Cine Mexicano, Kids Central, and History en Español. Optimum also offers a range of international add-ons beyond Spanish — including Optimum Africa, Optimum Arabic, Optimum Brazilian, Optimum Caribbean, Optimum Filipino, Optimum Italian, and more — making it a particularly strong option for households with mixed international backgrounds. Availability and pricing vary by location.

Best Spanish TV Packages by Price Tier

Now that you know what each provider offers, here are the packages organized by budget:

Under $25/mo

• Xfinity NOW TV Latino — $15/mo: Strong value at this price point. Includes 200+ channels (45+ in Spanish), 1,000+ live soccer matches, Peacock Premium, and ViX Premium with ads. Flexible bundling options to add English channels without a full cable plan. Requires Xfinity Internet.
• Sling Latino: Best of Spanish — $10/mo: Best for customization. Build a lineup tailored to your specific country or region with regional add-ons at $10/mo each.
• Spectrum TV Stream Latino — $25/mo: A solid no-contract streaming option with 45+ channels. No Xfinity Internet required.

$25–$75/mo

• DIRECTV MiEspañol — $34.99/mo: Best standalone value in this range. Sixty-plus Spanish channels, including ESPN Deportes and FOX Deportes, plus ViX Premium with ads.
• Spectrum Mi Plan Latino — $75/mo (1 yr): Best for households that want a traditional cable experience with a large bilingual channel count and included streaming services.

$75+/mo

• DIRECTV ÓPTIMO MÁS — $84.99/mo: Best for Spanish-dominant households that want the largest possible channel count — 200+ primarily Spanish-language channels.
• DIRECTV MÁS LATINO — From $64.99/mo: Best for bilingual households that want a single large mixed-language plan rather than a Spanish-specific one.

Top Spanish Sports Channels for Fans

For many Spanish-speaking households, watching live sporting events — particularly fútbol — is one of the main reasons for subscribing to TV. Here's how the major providers stack up for Spanish-language sports coverage.

Key leagues and competitions to look for:

• Liga MX: The most-watched soccer league in the U.S.
• UEFA Champions League: Top European club competition
• MLS: Major League Soccer
• Copa América and Gold Cup: International national team tournaments
• NFL, NBA, MLB en Español: Major U.S. leagues with Spanish-language broadcast options

Best for fútbol overall: DIRECTV carries ESPN Deportes, FOX Deportes, TyC Sports, GolTV, and TUDN across its Spanish packages. MiEspañol ($34.99/mo) includes ESPN Deportes and FOX Deportes. Higher-tier packages add TyC Sports (South American competitions) and GolTV (Liga MX and European coverage).
Best for Liga MX and Copa América: ViX Premium includes live Liga MX matches, Copa América, the FIFA Club World Cup, and UEFA Champions League. ViX Premium with Ads is available for around $4.99/mo standalone or included at no extra charge with DIRECTV MiEspañol, Spectrum Mi Plan Latino, and several Xfinity packages.
Best for MLS and broad soccer coverage: Xfinity NOW TV Latino ($15/mo) includes 1,000+ live soccer matches — Liga MX, UEFA Champions League, Premier League, MLS, and Sunday Night Football — making it one of the most sports-rich Spanish TV packages at its price point. Xfinity also offers MLS Season Pass as an add-on for $14.99/mo or $49 for the full season for even deeper MLS coverage.
Best for ESPN Deportes: Sling Orange + Spanish or DIRECTV ESPN Deportes is only available on Sling through the Orange base plan, not the standalone Best of Spanish package, due to licensing restrictions. DIRECTV includes it across all Spanish Signature Packages and in MiEspañol.
Best for NFL, NBA, and MLB en Español: Spectrum Mi Plan Latino includes ESPN Deportes, and DIRECTV's higher-tier packages deliver comprehensive U.S. sports league coverage in Spanish.

Cable vs. Streaming Spanish TV

Not sure whether to go with a traditional cable plan or a streaming-based service? Here's a straightforward breakdown.

Choose a cable-based plan (Spectrum, Cox, Optimum) if:

• You want the largest possible channel count in a single subscription
• Your household watches live sports across multiple leagues and needs reliable, uninterrupted access
• You want local Spanish-language news broadcasts from your market
• You prefer a set-top box and traditional TV guide experience
• You want to bundle TV with Internet and phone for potential savings

Choose a streaming-based plan (Xfinity NOW TV Latino, Sling Latino, DIRECTV MiEspañol, ViX) if:

• You want a lower monthly cost with no long-term contract
• You're comfortable watching through an app on a smart TV, phone, or streaming device
• You don't need a large channel count — just the specific networks you watch most
• You move frequently or live in a rental where cable installation isn't practical
• You want to customize your lineup by region or specific interest

Several free and low-cost Spanish streaming apps can supplement or replace one entirely for lighter viewers:

• ViX Gratis (free): 100+ free ad-supported channels including live Liga MX, news 24/7, novelas, movies, and more. No subscription or credit card required. Available on iOS, Android, Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Samsung, LG, and VIZIO smart TVs. ViX Premium with Ads adds exclusive originals and live sports coverage for around $4.99/mo.
• Peacock (free tier available): Includes Telemundo content, NBC Universo, and some Spanish-language on-demand programming. Peacock Premium ($7.99/mo) broadens that access further.
• Pluto TV (free): Offers several free Spanish-language channels, including Pluto TV Novelas and Pluto TV Cine en Español.

Top Spanish Channels and Networks

Here's a quick reference guide to the most popular Spanish-language channels, what they're best known for, and where to find them.

Channel	Best Known For	Where to Find It
Univision	Novelas, news, fútbol	Most cable and satellite plans
UniMás	Movies, series, sports	Most cable plans; Univision NOW
Telemundo	Novelas, news, sports	Most cable plans; Peacock
TUDN	Liga MX, fútbol	DIRECTV, most cable plans
ESPN Deportes	NFL, NBA, MLB, fútbol en español	DIRECTV, Sling Orange + Spanish, cable
FOX Deportes	Liga MX, NFL, boxing	DIRECTV, Spectrum, Cox, Sling
beIN Sports en Español	La Liga, Ligue 1, international soccer	Sling Latino, some cable plans
TyC Sports	Argentine soccer, Copa Libertadores	DIRECTV, Sling Sudamérica add-on
GolTV	Liga MX, European leagues	DIRECTV
Galavisión	Novelas, variety, news	Xfinity, most cable plans
CNN en Español	International news	Most cable and satellite plans
Discovery en Español	Documentaries, reality	Cox, Xfinity, most cable plans
Nat Geo Mundo	Nature, science, adventure	DIRECTV, Cox, Sling
History en Español	History, documentaries	Xfinity, Sling, most cable plans
Bandamax	Music, regional Mexican	Spectrum, Xfinity
Estrella TV	Variety, comedy, talk shows	Spectrum, Sling
Antena 3 TV	Spanish (Spain) programming	Spectrum TV Stream Latino
ViX	Novelas, Liga MX, originals	Standalone app; included with several plans

How To Get Spanish TV: Step-by-Step

Ready to sign up? Here's how to go from research to watching in a few simple steps.

Step 1: Determine your language preference. Are you looking for a Spanish-dominant channel lineup, a bilingual mix, or a Spanish add-on to an English base package? Spanish-dominant households will get the most value from DIRECTV MiEspañol, Spectrum Mi Plan Latino, or Sling Latino. Bilingual households may prefer an Xfinity or DIRECTV package with a Spanish add-on layered on top.

Step 2: Set your budget. Use the price tier section above to identify which plans fall within your monthly budget. Remember to factor in equipment rental fees, taxes, and any price increases after the promotional period ends.

Step 3: Check availability at your address. Not every provider serves every area. Enter your address to see which providers and plans are available where you live, and compare options side by side without having to visit multiple sites.

Step 4: Confirm the channels that matter most to you are included. Use the channel guide above to identify your must-have networks, then verify they're included in the plan you're considering. Channel lineups can vary by region, even within the same plan.

Step 5: Sign up and activate. Most providers offer online sign-up. Streaming-based plans can be activated immediately on your existing devices. Cable-based plans (Spectrum Mi Plan Latino, Cox, Optimum) may require scheduling an installation or picking up equipment.

Step 6: Add free streaming apps to fill any gaps. Regardless of which plan you choose, download ViX Gratis and Pluto TV for free supplemental Spanish content. These apps add hundreds of additional hours of programming at no extra charge.

FAQs About Spanish TV Packages

Which provider has the most Spanish channels?

DIRECTV's ÓPTIMO MÁS Signature Package leads with 200+ primarily Spanish-language channels. Spectrum's Mi Plan Latino offers 170+. For standalone value, DIRECTV MiEspañol delivers the best channel count at its price point — 60+ channels for $34.99/mo.

Do I need a cable box to watch Spanish TV?

Not necessarily. Most streaming-based Spanish TV options — including Xfinity NOW TV Latino, Sling Latino, DIRECTV MiEspañol, and ViX — are entirely app-based and work on smart TVs, phones, tablets, Roku, Fire TV, and Apple TV. Traditional cable plans like Spectrum Mi Plan Latino may require a cable box for the full channel lineup.

Is ViX really free?

ViX Gratis is actually free with no credit card or subscription required. It includes 100+ ad-supported channels with live Liga MX, news, novelas, and more. ViX Premium with Ads (~$4.99/mo) adds exclusive originals and broader live sports. ViX Premium is also included at no extra cost with DIRECTV MiEspañol, Spectrum Mi Plan Latino, and several Xfinity packages.

Can I watch Liga MX without a full cable subscription?

Yes. ViX Gratis includes some Liga MX matches for free. ViX Premium (~$4.99/mo) adds full live coverage. DIRECTV MiEspañol ($34.99/mo) includes ESPN Deportes and FOX Deportes, which carry Liga MX matches, plus ViX Premium with ads.

What's the difference between a Spanish add-on and a Spanish-only plan?

A Spanish add-on layers onto an existing English base package — you pay for the English plan first and add Spanish channels on top. A Spanish-only plan like DIRECTV MiEspañol or Spectrum Mi Plan Latino is a standalone subscription built around Spanish-language programming. Spanish-only plans are typically a better value for households whose primary viewing is in Spanish.

Which provider is best for bilingual households?

Xfinity offers the most flexibility. NOW TV Latino ($10/mo) can be stacked with NOW TV or NOW StreamSaver to build a combined English and Spanish lineup at a low cost. Sling TV also lets you combine Best of Spanish with Sling Orange or Blue. DIRECTV's MÁS LATINO plan works well if you prefer a single large plan with a mixed-language channel count.

Are there Spanish TV packages with no contract?

Yes. Most streaming-based options are month-to-month: Xfinity NOW TV Latino, Sling Latino, DIRECTV MiEspañol, and ViX all require no annual contract. Spectrum's TV Stream Latino and Mi Plan Latino also have no long-term contract requirements.

What Spanish TV options are available if I only have internet and no cable?

Any streaming-based plan works with just an internet connection. Top options: ViX Gratis (free), Sling Latino (from $10/mo), Xfinity NOW TV Latino (requires Xfinity Internet, $10/mo), and DIRECTV MiEspañol ($34.99/mo). ViX is available on virtually every major streaming device and can be downloaded instantly at no cost.

Find Spanish TV in Your Area

As the number of Spanish-language entertainment seekers continues to grow, we expect to see even richer and more robust packages from top cable providers. Be sure to stop by your provider’s site regularly to see if any new upgrades are available!