Sony Adds Free Live Television to PlayStation 5 Consoles

San Mateo, Monday, 31 August 2026.
On August 31, 2026, Sony launched a free, ad-supported television service on PlayStation 5 consoles in the United States, offering over 100 live channels. The strategic move marks Sony’s return to console media distribution six years after shuttering its paid PlayStation Vue platform, allowing the company to tap into growing digital advertising revenues while increasing user retention within its hardware ecosystem.