# Sony Is Adding Free TV Channels To PS5

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Podcast: [Cinema Hot Takes](https://stenobird.com/podcast/adidas-wilson-matrix-7103872)
Published: 2026-09-01T00:49:54+00:00
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## Resource

Sony Pictures Television has launched Live TV on PS5, a new service providing PlayStation 5 users with access to over 100 free ad-supported streaming channels. This initiative aims to reconnect advertisers with a younger, tech-savvy demographic that has largely abandoned traditional cable television. The platform features a wide array of content from major partners like ABC, ESPN, and NBCUniversal, along with exclusive niche programming such as specialized anime channels. Currently available in the United States, the service is part of a broader strategy to integrate Sony’s various media assets and simplify how gamers discover video content. By leveraging its massive console install base, Sony is creating a targeted environment for relevant commercials while providing free entertainment to its community. This move reflects an industry-wide trend toward FAST services that cater to specific audience segments through specialized, accessible media. This episode includes AI-generated content.

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