Google TV now has over 200 free channels – here’s the full list

Google TV has always been a destination for finding content, and now there’s a ton more with the addition of free channels available directly on the homescreen. Here’s everything that’s available.

Available to all Google TV devices in the United States, there are in excess of 800 free live TV channels that stream everything from news to movies and so much more, all without costing you a dime. Some of these channels are built in, while others are powered by third-party apps.

Google TV free channels: What’s built-in

Out of the box, for devices such as Chromecast with Google TV and Google TV Streamer, you’ll get access to 203 total free live channels through Freeplay. These channels require no app installations or extra accounts. Just set up your Google TV device, go to the “Live” tab, and you’ll get all of these channels.

These channels are available only in the United States.

The full list is as follows, with new additions marked in bold text.

Google is constantly updating this list, too, so check back for new additions.

Update 9/9: Google TV has crossed 200 free channels offered as a part of the Freeplay experience. New additions over the Summer months along with a number of returning channels have pushed the total to 203 free channels.

New additions include:

• Caso Cerrado
• Real Madrid TV
• So… Real
• Comedy Dynamics
• Barney and Friends
• Hersphere
• Willow Sports
• Confess by Nosey
• Nosey
• Joel Osteen Network
• Love the Planet
• Death Valley Days
• Corner Gas
• Kim’s Convenience
• Filmrise: Drama
• Bloodline Detectives
• Filmrise: British TV
• The Tennis Channel 2
• Pickleball TV
• Wanted Dead or Alive
• Wendy Williams
• Extreme Jobs
• Fear Factor
• Lawless by Lionsgate
• Free Riding
• Judge Nosey
• 50 Cent Action

Meanwhile, Google has also brought back a handful of channels that were previously removed including:

• The Bob Ross Channel
• Dog Whisperer with Cesar Milan
• Dove Channel

What other channels are free on Google TV?

Beyond those 200+ built-in channels, Google TV also provides free live channels from a variety of third-party apps. These include channels from:

• Pluto TV
• Plex
• HaystackNews
• Tubi

Channels are all listed together in the same guide, but picking a channel from one of these other providers will launch the associated app, which you’ll need to have installed. Some of those services require an account, but they still won’t charge you.

Adding these, there are over 1,100 channels available.

How to pick your favorite live channels on Google TV

With hundreds of channels available and no number pad to quickly get between them, Google TV’s “favorite channels” feature really comes in handy. As pictured below, this works rather simply. Find the channel you want to add as a favorite, click on its name, and then a new “Favorites” category will be added to the top of the “Live” tab. This works with channels from any source, paid or free.

Are free channels available on Android TV?

In late 2023, Google expanded its catalog of free channels to Android TV, the older experience found on devices such as Nvidia Shield TV.

• Android TV adding ‘Free TV Channels’ app that shows up on your homescreen

Most new devices are running Google TV instead of Android TV, and you notably won’t find some of the channels from Google’s partners on these older devices.

Originally published 4/28/2023 – Last updated 9/9/2025

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