What is 212 on DIRECTV?

DIRECTV Channel 212 is one of the many entertainment, news, and sports channels offered by DIRECTV. This brief guide will attempt to generate an expectation of what you may find on channel 212, the genres of programming you are likely to encounter, and information about the channel’s background and ownership.

Channel 212 is presently associated with the NBC Sports Network which was established when NBC and Comcast merged Versus and NBC sports in 2012. NBCSN targets the broadcasting of as many live sporting events alongside other exclusive programs and talk shows in the sports genre.

During a typical day, the NBCSN will be able to air a variety of live events as well as programs on different topics such as outdoor sports, auto racing, college sports, horse and car racing, cycling, soccer, rugby and many other events. This entails coverage of Olympics, NHL, English premier league, Indy Car Series, Tour de France and Triple Crown horse racing.

Apart from telecasting sporting events, NBCSN also comes up with different original programs. These include such issues as physical activities and exercises, travels and explorations, programs with famous sports personalities, analysis and discussion programs of popular American sports leagues, sport documentaries and sport films. NBCSN has produced many original programs over the years, some of which are The Dan Patrick Show, The Crossover with Michelle Beadle, and Dale Jr Download by Dale Earnhardt Jr.

NBCSN is provided for the DIRECTV customers who have DIRECTV package and Choice package and above. Thus, if you want to be able to tune into channel 212 and watch the channel, then you will need to be subscribed to Choice, Xtra, Ultimate, Premier or another package bundle that offers NBCSN. DIRECTV customers subscribed to packages below the ones that come with the ‘Entertainment’ package, will not be able to access channel 212.

First of all, it is necessary to review the NBC Sports Network, which is also known as the NBCSN, in general, and its development over the last several decades. It was originally launched in 1995 as the Outdoor Life Network (OLN). Most of the programming that was on OLN was based on themes such as fishing, hunting, extreme sports, and other physical activities outside such as outdoor adventures and expeditions.

In 2006 the channel was rechristened as Versus taking the network away from niche sports like tennis and embracing more main stream ones such as NHL hockey, IndyCar racing, college sports, bull riding and mixed martial arts. This was a big boost for the channel’s audience potential as compared to its previous format of being an OLN.

Then in 2011 it was announced that Versus was bought by NBCUniversal in conjunction with the NBC/Comcast merger. Now, the next year it was again revamped or better to say it was rebranded again and was named as NBC Sports Network because it matches the NBC well known sports programming. The rebrand also aided in giving NBCSN more viewers and NBC bring all of its different sports media outlets under one roof.

Therefore, and in conclusion, through its partnership with NBCSN, DIRECTV channel 212 offers its viewers sports news, analysis, live events, and exclusive sports content around the clock. It has everything from horse racing to Premier league soccer to Outdoor adventure shows that makes it appealing to most sports enthusiasts. It is only important to note that you need to have at least the Choice level package for DIRECTV to be able to find channel 212 in your list of channels.