Popular TV app adds eight new live channels including three sports stations and a movie boost

MILLIONS of households are set to receive eight new live channels, including three sports stations and two more for the kids.

There is also a three-strong movie boost, too.

Samsung TV Plus has announced it is bolstering its free ad-supported streaming offering this week.

The new Formula 1 Channel will be available this month, allowing fans to catch up on all the action from F1, F2, F3 and F1 Academy races.

It will also feature analysis, replays and documentaries.

NBC Sports and PGA Tour will also landing on their screens free of charge with all the highlights, recaps and updates.

Plus, the American Crimes channel for the true-crime fans out there.

For the kids, Samsung TV Plus is hosting BBC Kids which airs popular shows like Hey Duggee, Horrible Histories, Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures and MI High.

The tech giant is also rolling out an all-new Ocean Vibes channel, designed specifically for relaxation.

Check out the full list of channels coming to Samsung TV Plus this month:

Sports:

• Formula 1 Channel
• PGA TOUR
• NBC Sports

Kids:

• Blippi
• BBC Kids

Additional channels:

• American Crimes
• OUTtv Proud
• Ocean Vibes

Alongside the eight new channels, Samsung has unveiled the three free movies that will be available on the app for free all month: Letters to Juliet, Gladiator and The Groomsmen.