United Airlines, DISH Partner To Stream Live Football Via Starlink

United Airlines says it has partnered with DISH Network to stream live college and professional football to passengers on Starlink-enabled seatback screens. The rollout begins this week on more than 200 United mainline aircraft and is expected to reach nearly 700 aircraft by February 2027. Travelers will be able to watch live broadcasts from major U.S. networks including ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, ESPN2, FS1, and NFL Network, plus Thursday Night Football via Prime Video. Service will be available on domestic flights through the February “big game.” DISH provides the channels through its OnStream platform, and Starlink Wi‑Fi will be free for United MileagePlus members. Shares closed up 1.26% at $107.64.