DIRECTV sports team recordings and live scores FAQ

Learn how to record your favorite teams and stay on top of live game scores.

Quick answer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
  • Simply log into your DIRECTV app and at the top search enter your team’s name.
  • Click on the game
  • Click Record Options: “Record This Game”, “Record Team”
  • All games for your team will be set to record.
No need to worry when your team’s games go overtime or extra innings. DIRECTV will now auto-extend the recordings of your sports event, so you don’t miss any action if the game goes overtime. This is limited to supported leagues and events as shown below.
Sports auto-extended recording feature applies to the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA leagues, NCAA Football and Basketball (Division I), Soccer (UEFA, FIFA), PGA Tour Golf, English Premier League and German Bundesliga.

Heads Up! Extended sports recordings are contingent upon third-party recording service availability and varies by packages, channel subscriptions & billing region. Blackout restrictions apply. Data connection is required. 
DIRECTV now allows you to view game tiles with live scores available. Your team’s game tiles will now be easier to find with team vs team posters. After the game is final, team matchup pages will have live scores up to 1 hour. You can turn off live scores at any time in settings.

Heads Up! Live scores will only be available for tiles with new posters only.
Yes, you can. Follow these steps to turn off the live score feature:
  • Log into your DIRECTV app
  • Under “Manage Settings”, select “Preferences”
  • Tap the button for “Show Game Scores” to disable this preference.

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