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Samsung TV Plus to Be Exclusive MotoAmerica Race FAST Channel Home for 2026-27

Samsung TV Plus will be the exclusive FAST channel home for live MotoAmerica races for the 2026-27 seasons, the streaming service announced.

Samsung TV Plus and V10 Entertainment have unveiled a partnership with MotoAmerica that will bring viewers every live race and coverage of the seasons.

The 84th running of the Daytona 200 kicks off March 6 on the Samsung TV Network (STN), followed by the debut of MotoAmericaTV, the exclusive Samsung FAST destination slated to launch later this spring. The 24/7 channel will present 200-plus hours of North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series and premium race content, as well as live event streams, full race replays, select practice sessions and qualifiers, and complete race coverage. For the first time ever, every class will be televised, including an all-women’s class and the MotoAmerica premier Superbike class, which is celebrating 2026 as the pinnacle of 50 years of production-based motorcycle racing. Viewers can also catch select live races on STN throughout the season.

“The most enduring sports racing segments are driven, literally and figuratively, by passionate fans. This launch, along with our partnership with MotoAmerica and V10, marks an exciting expansion into new sports franchises with millions of viewers,” Salek Brodsky, SVP and global head of Samsung TV Plus, said in a statement. “As Samsung TV Plus continues to broaden its live sports portfolio, this new content strengthens our lineup by providing an immersive, accessible, and dedicated destination for motorcycle racing.”

The new destination will also deliver a look at behind-the-scenes content and a library of archival videos, including highlight reels. MotoAmerica’s 2026 season will span 10 race weekends from March through September across seven premier classes and 10 states, with events held at legendary circuits, including Daytona International Speedway, WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, and the Circuit of The Americas.

“Having a company like Samsung get behind MotoAmerica is significant for our continued growth and provides a unique opportunity, beginning with the Daytona 200, to bring MotoAmerica to the Samsung TV Plus audience of more than 100 million monthly users,” Chuck Aksland, COO of MotoAmerica, said in a statement. “MotoAmerica premier live races will take center stage on the Samsung TV Network, marking an exciting new chapter for the sport. This is a defining moment for our series, for motorcycle racing, and for the next generation of riders and fans alike.”

Full MotoAmerica Race Schedule:

  • March 5-7: Daytona International Speedway*
  • April 17-19: Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta
  • May 15-17: Barber Motorsports Park
  • May 29-31: Road America
  • June 26-28: Ridge Motorsports Park
  • July 10-12: WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
  • July 31-Aug 2: Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
  • Aug 14-16: Virginia International Raceway
  • Sept 11-13: Circuit of The Americas
  • Sept 25-27: New Jersey Motorsports Park

 

*The Daytona 200 will be available to watch on STN with subsequent races also available on MotoAmericaTV.

In 2025, MotoAmerica closed out its most successful season to date, with a surge in linear-TV viewership, as well as more than 2.5 million digital video views and a social following of more than 4 million fans. Its live-event races brought in more than 400,000 enthusiasts across 12 events, including a record-setting crowd at Road America.  MotoAmerica brings to audiences more than 100 live races across seven premier classes, including Superbike, Supersport, King of the Baggers, Twins Cup, Royal Enfield Build.Train.Race., the Super Hooligan National Championship, and the newly launched Talent Cup.

MotoAmerica is the latest addition to Samsung TV Plus’s lineup of live events from sports leagues, including the NHL, MLB, NBA, NFL and FAST-exclusive MLV coverage. Samsung TV Plus, which recently surpassed 100 million monthly active users, offers more than 4,300 channels globally, subscription-free, and is available in 30 countries exclusively across Samsung TVs, Samsung Galaxy phones, XR headsets, Galaxy Tab, Smart Monitor and Family Hub lineups. This includes the new 2026 TV series announced earlier this year at CES, spanning Samsung Micro RGB TV, Neo QLED, OLED, The Frame, The Frame Pro and more.

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Samsung TV Plus in New FAST Partnership With Major League Volleyball

Major League Volleyball and Samsung TV Plus have announced a new partnership, naming the service as the exclusive FAST home for select league matches on Samsung TV Network (STN), Samsung TV Plus’ flagship channel.

While the 2026 MLV season is already underway, the collaboration officially launches Feb. 15 when Samsung TV Plus will livestream its first league matchup between the San Diego Mojo and Indy Ignite at 3 p.m. ET. MLV matches will livestream on the FAST service throughout the season, with the full schedule to be announced at a later date.

Samsung TV Plus recently surpassed 100 million monthly active users.

“Samsung’s leadership and ambition in technology and streaming makes them an ideal partner as we continue to build the premier professional league,” Ben Priest, MLV board of directors co-chair, said in a statement. “Together, we are committed to creating a dynamic, accessible and unforgettable experience for volleyball fans everywhere and accelerating the growth of Major League Volleyball in a bold, modern way on Samsung TV Plus.”

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CTV Leader Samsung TV Plus Opens Up to Amazon DSP Across Europe

Samsung Ads on Feb. 4 announced it will provide marketers with direct programmatic access to its premium Samsung TV Plus ad inventory through Amazon DSP.

The integration is already launched in the United States and Canada and is now available in Europe.

This effectively means Samsung TV Plus — the connected-TV leader, with 100 million monthly users and more than 3,500 AVOD and FAST channels across 30 territories — is officially opening up to Amazon DSP across Europe.

The move addresses two key issues marketers are facing: the fragmentation problem and the absence of Gen Z viewers.

Europe’s TV landscape is notoriously fragmented, making it a headache for brands to manage reach and frequency. This partnership allows brands to manage everything in one place, and at the same time get a “closed-loop” view of how big-screen ads actually drive sales on Amazon.

And while Gen Z viewers typically don’t watch much traditional TV, they are streaming an average of more than 1.5 hours a day on Samsung TVs, the company says.

Samsung TV Plus has recently expanded its live and creator-led offerings with live Bundesliga football match coverage, alongside new channels from globally recognized creators including LADbible, Dhar Mann and Mark Rober.

“Gen Z Samsung Smart TV viewers are embracing streaming TV, watching an average of 1 hour and 38 minutes of streamed content per day on Samsung TVs in Europe,” said Alex Hole, SVP of Samsung Services Europe. “CTV offers ideal opportunities for brands to connect with a highly engaged audience. Extending our offering with Amazon DSP  allows us to give greater accessibility to brands wanting to access our premium inventory on Samsung TV Plus.”

With Samsung Ads premium inventory available through Amazon DSP, advertisers gain access to premium connected TV inventory at scale, Samsung maintains. By leveraging trillions of shopping, browsing, and streaming signals, Amazon DSP enables advertisers to reach relevant audiences, devices and publishers across the open internet.

“By creating a new connection between Amazon DSP and Samsung TV Plus, we’re providing another way for brands of all sizes to reach highly engaged audiences, at scale, where they’re already spending their time,” said Piers Heaton-Armstrong, VP of sales for Amazon Ads Europe. “This collaboration reinforces our commitment to simplifying the media buying landscape for advertisers. Regardless of whether brands want to run their ads across Amazon properties, third party streaming providers, or the wider open internet, we can help them do that.”

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Samsung TV Plus Tops 100 Million Monthly Active Users Worldwide

Samsung Jan. 21 announced that its free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service, Samsung TV Plus, has topped 100 million monthly active users globally. Streaming hours increased 25% year-over-year.

“Our focus remains on delivering premium, authentic experiences that connect our audiences around the world — and this year’s breakthrough interactive moments, live events and innovative partnerships show just how powerfully that resonates,” Salek Brodsky, SVP and head of global for Samsung TV Plus, said in a statement.

In 2025 Samsung TV Plus offered live events including the Jonas Brothers concert series, including the livestream of the Jonas 20: Greetings From Your Hometown tour.

The platform solidified its position as a home for creator-led partnerships, including Mark Rober, Michelle Khare, Dhar Mann and Smosh, among others. Other services include Spotify, David Letterman, and sports leagues NHL, MLB, NBA and the NFL.

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wedotv Signs Distribution Deal With Samsung TV Plus APAC for Three FAST Channels

FAST network wedotv has announced a distribution agreement with Samsung TV Plus APAC, just days after striking a similar deal with LG.

Under the new agreement, Samsung TV Plus will launch three of wedotv’s FAST channels in the Asia Pacific market in early 2026: wedotv sports, wedotv movies, and Time2Rlx.

Samsung TV Plus also carries wedotv channels in Europe, MENA and Brazil.

“Since launching in Asia in February of 2024, wedotv has made significant progress in the market, adding distribution for our FAST channels in Indonesia and Malaysia,” said Iza Piotrowska, global business development director at wedotv. “Now, we are pleased to announce that our partnership with Samsung TV Plus has grown to include the APAC region. We recognize the particular needs of this market by continually refreshing and customizing our programming offerings across all of our channels to ensure an exceptional entertainment experience for this highly diverse region.”

wedotv sports features an array of sports events including international horse racing rights, including Royal Ascot and the Breeders’ Cup; Asian Tour golf; and SailGP, the annual international sailing competition featuring high-performance F50 foiling catamarans. Other wedotv sports shows including weekly programs with highlights from football, Formula One, e-sports, martial arts, and other sports. In addition, the programming lineup includes documentaries about sports legends such as Tiger Woods, David Beckham and Michael Schumacher, as well as famous teams like Manchester United and other well-known national clubs.

wedotv movies is a female-skewing movie channel that includes popular titles from Hollywood and around the world.

Time2rlx features environmental scenes — landscapes, ocean waves, tropical beaches, etc. — shot in 4K or 8K and accompanied by ambient, environmental sounds or a gentle musical soundtrack. The channel will be available in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines.

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Season 1 of Docuseries ‘GOATs’ Available on Samsung TV Plus

GOATS Entertainment and AEG’s SLVR Sports & Entertainment Channel announce the digital premiere of season one of the critically acclaimed documentary series “GOATs: The Greatest of All Time” with photographer Walter Iooss is available on Samsung TV Plus.

The sports docuseries celebrates the legendary work of renowned photographer Walter Iooss and offers unprecedented access to the stories behind some of the most iconic images in sports history — interwoven with rare interviews and behind-the-scenes footage featuring Kobe Bryant, Joe Montana, Derek Jeter, Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Ken Griffey Jr., Chris Evert and Joe Namath, among others.

Season one of GOATS originally premiered on ESPN, ABC and ESPN2. 

SLVR is a sports and entertainment channel available globally on Samsung TV Plus. Viewers can access the channel through Samsung smart TVs, Galaxy mobile devices, smart monitors, Family Hub refrigerators, and The Frame art-display TVs.

“We are thrilled to once again showcase the incredible, iconic works of Walter Iooss Jr. with some of the world’s greatest athletes in an intimate and captivating docuseries,” Joe DiMuro, co-founder and executive producer of GOATS Entertainment, said in a statement. “Excited to build upon our relationship with AEG and provide exceptional content for their SLVR Sports & Entertainment channel.”

“As a longtime television producer, I was thrilled about the extraordinary ratings and press we received with ‘GOATS’ season one,” Kevin Kaufman, co-founder and executive producer of GOATS Entertainment, said in a statement. “Now with AEG, we expect the drumbeat to be amplified for a new, explosive audience.”

“I am so incredibly proud to be part of this team and have an opportunity to build upon the incredible legacy of GOATS Entertainment worldwide,” Jay Sherrard, marketing executive/executive producer, said in a statement. “This is just the beginning.”

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Samsung TV Plus Launching First ‘America’s Funniest Home Videos’ FAST Channel

Free ad-supported streaming service Samsung TV Plus and V10 Entertainment, a private equity-backed media company, have teamed up to launch the first-ever dedicated free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel for “America’s Funniest Home Videos” hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro, set to debut later this year.

The AFV With Alfonso Ribeiro channel will showcase more than 200 episodes from the 10 most recent seasons of “AFV” hosted by Ribeiro, streaming exclusively across the domestic market. Beginning in 2026, Samsung TV Plus will also offer in-season episodes from the current broadcast run on ABC, where “AFV” airs Sundays at 7PM.

The deal marks “AFV’s” first major FAST deployment as it continues its linear run in its 36th season.

“For more than three decades, ‘America’s Funniest Home Videos’ has kept audiences laughing, and we’re proud to be the exclusive home of its first-ever FAST channel,” Salek Brodsky, SVP and global head of Samsung TV Plus, said in a statement. “Ribeiro’s episodes celebrate the everyday moments and lighthearted humor that make ‘AFV’ such an enduring favorite.”

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Samsung TV Plus Partners With Spotify for Its First FAST Channel

Samsung TV Plus is partnering with Spotify to exclusively launch its first-ever FAST channel, The Ringer from Spotify.

Founded by Bill Simmons, The Ringer is one of Spotify’s most popular and influential podcast collections, known for blending expertise with cultural relevance across more than 50 shows. First unveiled at Samsung Ads’ NewFronts presentation, the channel will feature uniquely curated episodes of the always-on video podcasts. 

“Since its launch, The Ringer has been at the forefront of podcasting, blending sharp analysis with enthusiasm across topics in sports, culture, and entertainment. Bringing The Ringer to Samsung TV Plus is an exciting evolution — expanding our reach and allowing audiences to engage with our content in new ways,” Geoff Chow, Spotify’s head of podcast studios and managing director of The Ringer, said in a statement. “This partnership highlights the growing influence of video podcasts and reinforces our commitment to delivering high-quality programming across multiple platforms.”

“Samsung TV Plus is where storytelling meets scale — and with this first-of-its-kind partnership, the biggest screen in the home becomes a stage for podcasting’s boldest video programming to come to life,” Salek Brodsky, SVP and global head of Samsung TV Plus, said in a statement. “The Ringer brings an arsenal of talent and some of the most dynamic, culture-shaping voices to Samsung TV Plus where we continue to redefine what television can be, opening up an entirely new dimension of entertainment for audiences to explore.”

The Ringer from Spotify offers a curated selection of its most popular podcasts, including:

  • The Rewatchables: Dive into timeless movies with Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey and other Ringer personalities as they dissect classic films, from Back to the Future to Alien.
  • Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay: Former Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay and Van Lathan tackle news, politics, and culture with insights and debates.
  • Speidi’s 16th Minute: Reality TV veterans Heidi and Spencer Pratt break down the latest in pop culture, social media trends, and celebrity gossip in bite-sized episodes.
  • Book of Basketball 2.0: In this special project podcast, Bill Simmons breaks down the NBA’s most important games, players, and teams, extending and reinventing his New York Times No. 1 bestselling book from 2009. Playing off the NBA’s dramatic changes during the past decade, Simmons uses new commentary and fresh interviews with players and top media members to determine how the league has evolved and where it’s headed.
  • The Big Picture: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins review the movies you need to see, along with providing award show analysis, movie drafts and more.
  • The Ringer-Verse: Your ultimate hub for nerd culture, featuring deep dives into everything from “Star Wars” to Marvel shows.
  • The Dave Chang Show: Besides being the founder of the Momofuku restaurant group and the creator and host of Netflix’s “Dinner Time Live,” Chang is an avid student and fan of sports, music, art, film, and, of course, food. He and a rotating cast of guests talk about their inspirations, failures, successes, fame, and identities.
  • The Recipe Club: Chef David Chang, Chris Ying and guests explore the art of cooking, debating and refining recipes each week.
  • House of R: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson explore fictional universes with their signature Deep Dives into everything from “Game of Thrones” to “Star Wars,” “The Lord of the Rings” to Marvel, and beyond.

 

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Samsung TV Plus Using AI to Enhance Home Page, Content Searches

Samsung TV Plus, the consumer electronics giant’s free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) service, Aug. 13 unveiled an upgraded user home page with enhanced interface, navigation, and AI-driven personalization, among other features.

The upgrade aims to enable less scrolling and easier discovery of content for Samsung TV owners.

“With AI at the core and a bold new look, this is our smartest and most visually stunning update yet.” Salek Brodsky, SVP and global head of Samsung TV Plus, said in a statement.

The key new features include a new design and interface simplifying  navigation, with metadata and enhanced imager, and a personalized home screen based on personal viewing habits to bring the most relevant channels, shows and genres to the forefront.

The page now allows easier transition from linear programming to on-demand content, in addition to improved discovery for live content such as sports and breaking news.

Samsung TV Plus carries more than 3,500 ad-supported linear channels in 30 countries, and is accessible on more than 630 million active devices. The platform is the exclusive home of “Conan O’Brien TV,” and “Letterman TV,” among other channels available worldwide. Samsung TV Plus is available on Samsung TVs, Galaxy devices, Samsung Smart Monitor and Family Hub.

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Samsung TV Plus Announces First Original Content Deal

Samsung TV Plus is partnering with content creators to begin streaming its first original programs.

The free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) platform available on most internet-connected Samsung televisions is partnering with storytellers Mark Rober, Dhar Mann and Michelle Khare to create dedicated content channels.

Mann Studios will produce 13 original episodes that will premiere on the Dhar Mann TV channel — bringing his brand of family-friendly dramas to FAST audiences for the first time.

“Creating original episodes for Samsung TV Plus allows us to expand the reach of our mission, and bring purposeful, uplifting stories directly into even more people’s homes,” Mann said in a statement.

Rober, the former NASA engineer turned content creator with nearly 70 million subscribers, is known for his innovative and entertaining STEM-focused videos. The Mark Rober TV channel will offer Samsung TV Plus viewers of all ages educational and entertaining content.

“Bringing my work to Samsung TV Plus means sharing the wonder of science and engineering with even more families,” said Rober. “This is about bringing curiosity and creativity front and center, right where the family gathers.”

Dedicated channels for these content creators will begin to arrive on the platform in the coming months, with a new slate of Dhar Mann episodes set to arrive later this year.

“This marks a new era where the most innovative and influential storytellers can reach audiences at scale in a way that elevates their voice and preserves creative intent,” Salek Brodsky, SVP and global head of Samsung TV Plus, said in a statement.

Samsung TV Plus’ other exclusive partnerships include those with late-night legends Conan O’Brien and David Letterman. At NewFronts 2025, Letterman reflected on this collaboration sharing, “For years, the shows were just out there, free-falling through space. And now, they’ve finally landed in one place.”

The new channel additions generate a total combined user base of more than 175 million.

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