26 Roku channel hidden gems you will want to add today (2020)

Posted: 14 Jan 2020 08:16 AM PST

This blog post was updated on January 14, 2020.

Whatever piques your interest, there’s a Roku channel for that. If you love sports, cartoons, comedy, cooking or something else, it’s time to browse the 5,000+ streaming channels in the Roku Channel Store to find what you’re looking for. Don’t know where to start? Here are some of the best Roku channel hidden gems you probably haven’t added yet!

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The best Roku channels you haven’t added yet

Free Roku Channels

NewsON

Instant access to live or on-demand broadcasts from over 200 local stations in over 130 markets.

Haystack TV

Watch a personalized feed of local & world news from 200+ trusted TV channels.

Eater

Go on a journey through food and culture, with videos like "Inside a Hawaiian Ramen Factory," "Making Hand-Pulled Noodles in Taiwan," or "Making Cotton Candy at Home."

The LEGO Channel

Stream your favorite shows like LEGO Ninjago, LEGO Star Wars, LEGO Friends, and more.

Bon Appétit

Made by people who love cooking and eating more than anything else. Currently streaming fun videos like "Every way to cook bacon," "How to make sushi," and "Working 24 hours straight at Chick-Fil-A."

PTZtv

Watch live streams of scenic landscapes from North America and The Caribbean like Port Nassau, Fort Lauderdale, Port St. Maarten and more.

FilmRise Free TV

Thousands of free movies and TV shows sorted by genre – from comedy, to horror, to action, and thriller.

Radio.com

Listen to over 230 sports, music, news stations, and over 1,000 podcasts for free.

CW Seed

Featuring shows like Everybody Hates Chris, Constantine, Pushing Daisies, and every episode of Whose Line!

King's Movie House

Streaming hundreds of classic movies in genres ranging from western, adventure, comedy, documentary, and much more.

DUSTx

Your destination for free sci-fi movies, series, and short films.

Comet TV

Dedicated to sci-fi entertainment offering popular favorites, cult classics, and undiscovered gems.

NASA TV UHD

Consists of eight new series designed to explore the various facets of the NASA space program's past, present, and future – all in stunning 4K and HDR.

Wildbrain

Watch popular cartoons like Sonic the Hedgehog, Super Mario World, Heathcliff, Inspector Gadget, and more.

Baby Boomer Cartoons

Classic cartoons like Popeye, Bugs Bunny, Superman, and more.

Baby Boomer TV

TV shows from yesteryear including Bonanza, The Beverly Hillbillies, and The Dick Van Dyke Show.

Subscription Channels

Frndly TV ($5.99/month after a 7-day free trial)

Access 12 live TV channels including Hallmark Channel, Game Show Network, The Weather Channel, Outdoor Channel, QVC and more.

Boomerang ($4.99/month after a 7-day free trial)

It's always Saturday morning on Boomerang. Stream cartoons like Scooby-Doo, Looney Tunes, Tom and Jerry, The Jetsons, and much more.

DC Universe ($7.99/month after a 7-day free trial)

Designed for DC fans, watch original series like Titans, Harley Quin, and Doom Patrol, along with animated movies, legendary films, and TV classics.

DAZN ($9.99/month after 30-day free trial)

Stream the biggest events in Boxing and MMA live or on-demand.

Philo ($20/month after a 7-day free trial)

50+ of your favorite channels, including A&E, Food Network, HGTV, MTV and more (no sports), for just $20 per month.

Hallmark Movies Now via The Roku Channel ($5.99/month after a 7-day free trial)

Featuring your favorite Hallmark Channel original movies, series, and specials.

Acorn TV via The Roku Channel ($4.99/month after a 7-day free trial)

Stream world class mysteries, dramas, and comedies from Britain and beyond.

Smithsonian Channel Plus via The Roku Channel ($4.99/month after a 7-day free trial)

Explore the worlds of history, mystery, science, pop culture and more with hundreds of entertaining documentaries and series inspired by the Smithsonian.

History Vault via The Roku Channel ($4.99/month after a 7-day free trial)

Brings you thousands of docs and series exploring the events that shaped our world.

Noggin via The Roku Channel ($7.99/month after a 7-day free trial)

Learning is led by trusted Nick Jr. characters your kids know and love. Stream Paw Patrol, Bubble Guppies, Blue's Clues and more.

Looking for even more? Check out the must-add channels of 2019.

Happy Streaming!

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