If you live in the D.C., Maryland or Virginia (DMV) area, you may have noticed that Monumental Sports Network is no longer a part of your YouTube TV package.
That means you’ve suddenly lost access to local broadcasts of the Wizards, Capitals, Mystics and other Monumental coverage — of course, it comes at a terrible time as the NHL and NBA season will tip off right around the corner.
For fans who don’t want to miss their teams, DirecTV is a solid alternative. It still carries Monumental Sports Network, plus other key channels for local sports and news.
Here’s everything you need to know about what DirecTV offers and how you might benefit from making the switch.
Why Monumental Sports Network is gone from YouTube TV
Streaming services like YouTube TV regularly renegotiate contracts with regional sports networks (RSNs). When those deals can’t be reached, channels sometimes disappear from the lineup. That’s what happened here, leaving DMV sports fans without access to Wizards or Capitals games on YouTube TV.
DirecTV still carries Monumental Sports Network
DirecTV subscribers in the DMV still get Monumental Sports Network included in their package. That means you can keep watching:
- Washington Wizards (NBA)
- Washington Capitals (NHL)
- Washington Mystics (WNBA)
- Monumental’s extra programming, like pre- and post-game shows, documentaries and local features
What else you get with DirecTV in the DMV
It’s not just about Monumental. DirecTV also carries MASN, which has Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals coverage, plus:
- Local channels (ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX) for NFL games, college football and local news
- National sports networks like ESPN, FS1 and TNT
- Regional and cable news channels like FOX News, CNN etc.
That combination makes it one of the most complete ways to follow DMV sports without gaps.
Options for fans moving forward
If you’re a YouTube TV subscriber who lost Monumental, switching to DirecTV is one way to get it back.
Other providers in the DMV may also carry the channel, so it’s worth checking what’s available in your area.
The main takeaway: you don’t have to miss Wizards, Capitals or Mystics games. DirecTV is one of the providers that still gives fans in the DMV full access to Monumental Sports Network, MASN and more.
