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DISH America's Top 250 Package

The Movie Lover's dream
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With over 290 channels and a whole lot more movie and entertainment options than Top 200, America's Top 250 is a popular option for movie, sports and documentary lovers alike. During the first 2 price-locked years, you'll pay only $10 more than Top 200 for this plan ($119.99), so there's quite a bit of value here. When your contract ends after year 2, you'll pay the prevailing rates at the time (which could be more or less). Let's dig into the programming...

America's Top 250
290+ channels
$119.99 /mo
Price locked in for 2 years
Regular: $124.99
Includes...
  • Over 290 live channels
  • Free Local Channels
  • Free 4-room installation
  • Free Hopper Whole-home DVR
  • Free movie channels (see bottom of page for latest deal)
  • SiriusXM Music channels
  • 15 additional movie channels (including ENCORE pack)
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America's Top 250 is DISH's first full-featured movie plan. In addition to everything you get with Top 200, you'll get the entire suite of STARZ Encore channels (Encore Family, Classic, Suspense, Westerns, Action, etc), The Movie Channel, Smithsonian Channel, MGM+ Drive-In, UNIVERSO, MoviePlex and more. Soccer lovers will appreciate the fact this is the first package to include beIN Sports AND beIN Sports en Español. It's also the first to include the American Heroes Channel, Logo, Sportsman Channel, Destination America and more. Check out the entire list of new channels in the table below.

One of my favorites is the blast from the past: MTV Classic. From classic rock to giant puffed up hair, it's a fun way to re-live the past.

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Here's the full line-up...

Note: Channels in bold are new to this plan.

America's Top 250 Channels

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Channel Number HD Base Channels
Base
 Movie Channels
Movies
 Sports Channels
Sports
 Local Channels
Local
 Spanish Channels
Spanish
 Music Channels
Music
A Wealth of Entertainment374•
A&E118••
ABClocal••
ACC Network402••
AMC131••
America's Voice219•
American Heroes Channel195••
Animal Planet184••
AXS TV167••
BabyFirst TV823•
BBC America135••
beIN Sports392•••
beIN Sports Español860•••
BET124••
BET Her251••
Big Ten Network405••
BINGE TV218•
Bloomberg TV203••
Boomerang175•
Bounce359•
BRAVO129••
Buy TV84•
BUZZR245•
BYUtv268•
C-SPAN 1210•
C-SPAN 2211•
Cartoon Network (East)176••
Cartoon Network (West)177•
CBSlocal••
CBS Sports Network158••
CMT166••
CNBC208••
CNN200••
Comedy Central107••
Comet289••
Cooking Channel113••
Cowboy Channel232••
CTN262•
CWlocal•••
Daystar263•
Deal76•
Destination America194••
Discovery182••
Discovery Family Channel179••
DISH Music [+]922.m•
DISH Music - 50's & 60's Hits933•
DISH Music - 70's Hits934•
DISH Music - 80's Hits935•
DISH Music - City Lights927•
DISH Music - Classic Soul939•
DISH Music - Country Music One937•
DISH Music - Decades931•
DISH Music - Expressions925•
DISH Music - Hitline923•
DISH Music - Hot FM924•
DISH Music - Little Italy944•
DISH Music - Love Songs926•
DISH Music - Moodscapes928•
DISH Music - Piano & Guitar930•
DISH Music - Roadhouse946•
DISH Music - The Beach936•
DISH Music - The Boulevard938•
DISH Music - The Party Playlist929•
DISH Music - Toned942•
DISH Music - Tropical Breezes945•
DISH scapes199••
DISH scapes 2198••
Disney Channel (East)172••
Disney Channel (West)173•
Disney Junior168•
Disney XD170•
E!114••
Enlace888•
Epic85•
ESPN140••
ESPN Alternate144•
ESPN2143••
ESPNews142••
ESPNU141••
Estrella TV852•
EWTN261•
EXTRA221•
Family Movie Classics (FMC)387•
FanDuel TV399•
FETV82•
FM243•
Food Network110••
Foxlocal••
Fox Business Network206••
Fox News Channel205••
Fox Weather222••
Free Speech TV269•
Freeform180••
FS1150••
FS2149••
Fuse164••
FX136••
FX Movie Channel384••
FXX125••
fyi119••
Galavisión273••
Gallery305••
Game Show Network116••
GET373•
Golf Channel401••
Great American Faith & Living248••
Great American Family165••
GRIT217•
Hallmark Channel185••
Hallmark Family186•
Hallmark Mystery187••
HDNet Movies130••
Heroes & Icons293•
HGTV112••
History Channel120••
HITN880••
HLN202••
HSN70••
HSN 2226••
IFC133••
IMPACT264•
In Country Television230•
INSP259••
Investigation Discovery192••
ION Television250•
Jewelry TV83••
Justice Central240•
Laff239•
Law & Crime252•
Lifetime108••
LMN109••
Logo254••
Magnolia Network111••
Mercury TV (MALL)86•
MGM+ Drive-In292•
MLB Network152••
Motor Trend246••
MoviePlex377•
MSNBC209••
MTV160••
MTV 2161•
MTV Classic163•
MTV Live369••
Nat Geo Wild190••
National Geographic197••
NBA TV156••
NBClocal••
Newsmax216••
NewsNation207••
NFL Network154••
NHL Network157••
Nick Jr169•
Nickelodeon (East)170••
Nickelodeon (West)171•
Nicktoons178•
One America News Network212••
Outdoor Channel395••
OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network)189••
Oxygen True Crime127•
Paramount Network241••
PBSlocal••
Pop TV117••
Pursuit393••
QVC71••
QVC 2255•
QVC 373•
Reelz299••
Renew75•
RFD-TV231••
Sale225•
Science Channel193••
SEC Network404••
Shepherd's Chapel Network256•
SHOP87•
SiriusXM [+]6000•
SiriusXM - '40s Junction6073•
SiriusXM - '70s on 76007•
SiriusXM - '80s on 86008•
SiriusXM - '90s on 96009•
SiriusXM - 1st Wave6033•
SiriusXM - 50s Gold6005•
SiriusXM - 60s Gold6006•
SiriusXM - Aguila6094•
SiriusXM - Alt Nation6036•
SiriusXM - BB King's Bluesville6074•
SiriusXM - Bluegrass Junction6062•
SiriusXM - Boneyard6038•
SiriusXM - BPM6051•
SiriusXM - Caliente6095•
SiriusXM - Caricia6096•
SiriusXM - Chill6053•
SiriusXM - Classic Rewind6025•
SiriusXM - Classic Vinyl6026•
SiriusXM - Coffee House6014•
SiriusXM - Deep Tracks6027•
SiriusXM - Diplo’s Revolution6052•
SiriusXM - E Street Radio6020•
SiriusXM - Elvis Radio6019•
SiriusXM - enLighten6065•
SiriusXM - Escape6069•
SiriusXM - Faction6041•
SiriusXM - Fly on6047•
SiriusXM - Hair Nation6039•
SiriusXM - Heart and Soul6048•
SiriusXM - Hip-Hop Nation6044•
SiriusXM - Hits 16002•
SiriusXM - Jam On6029•
SiriusXM - Liquid Metal6040•
SiriusXM - Lithium6034•
SiriusXM - Love6017•
SiriusXM - Met Opera Radio6075•
SiriusXM - Octane6037•
SiriusXM - On Broadway6072•
SiriusXM - Outlaw Country6060•
SiriusXM - Pearl Jam Radio6022•
SiriusXM - PitBull Globalization6004•
SiriusXM - Pop2K6010•
SiriusXM - Praise6064•
SiriusXM - Prime Country6058•
SiriusXM - Radio Margaritaville6024•
SiriusXM - Real Jazz6067•
SiriusXM - Rock The Bells Radio6043•
SiriusXM - Shade 456045•
SiriusXM - Siriusly Sinatra6071•
SiriusXM - Soul Town6049•
SiriusXM - Spa6068•
SiriusXM - Spectrum6028•
SiriusXM - Studio 54 Radio6054•
SiriusXM - Symphony Hall6076•
SiriusXM - The Blend6016•
SiriusXM - The Bridge6032•
SiriusXM - The Grateful Dead6023•
SiriusXM - The Groove6050•
SiriusXM - The Heat6046•
SiriusXM - The Highway6056•
SiriusXM - The Joint6042•
SiriusXM - The Loft6030•
SiriusXM - The Message6063•
SiriusXM - The Pulse6015•
SiriusXM - Underground Garage6021•
SiriusXM - Uptopia6055•
SiriusXM - Viva6091•
SiriusXM - Watercolors6066•
SiriusXM - Willie's Roadhouse6059•
SiriusXM - XMU6035•
SiriusXM - Y2Kountry6057•
Smithsonian Channel367••
SonLife Broadcasting257•
Sportsman Channel395••
Start TV291••
STARZ Encore (West)341•
STARZ Encore Action343•
STARZ Encore Black345•
STARZ Encore Classic346•
STARZ Encore Español348••
STARZ Encore Family347•
STARZ Encore Suspense344••
SundanceTV126••
Syfy122••
TBN260••
TBN Inspire258•
TBS139••
TCM132••
TDV881•
TeenNick181•
Telemundo836••
Tennis Channel400••
The Cowgirl Channel233••
The Movie Channel (West)329•
The Movie Channel (Xtra)330•
Three Angels Broadcasting Network267••
TLC183••
TNT138••
Travel Channel196••
TruTV242••
TUDN397••
TV Land106•
Unimás271•
UNIVERSO838••
Univision (Este)270••
Univision (Oeste)828•
UPTV188••
USA Network105••
Value TV72•
VH1162••
Vice121••
Victory265•
WE tv128••
Weather Channel214••
WeatherNation215••
YouTV228•
Channel data updated: 10/13/25
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How to get this package

As of today, get America's Top 250 at the lowest price available below, either online or over the phone (currently, there's no dollar advantage to choosing one over the other)...

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  • America's Top 250 for as low as $119.99/mo
  • Over 290 live TV channels
  • Prices locked in for 2 years
  • FREE Smart HD DVR (Hopper 3 or Duo)
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Related Related: In addition to traditional pre-built plans like this one, DISH's most popular package has recently been the Flex Pack, largely due to its customizable channel bundles.

The Fine Print

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2-year price guarantee requires credit qualification and 2-year commitment and covers core programming, local networks, and equipment. Prices include Hopper Du

  • Full Price Disclosure
  • Base Price: $124.99/mo
  • Added fees (required): none
  • Actual Price: $119.99
  • Contract term: 24 months
  • Transparency: after an exhaustive review of the terms and conditions, no hidden fees found
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Watch every TD from every game
Free Multi-Sport & NFL RedZone
Free Multi-View (4 games at once)

Note: In addition to the extra coverage with Multi-Sport, Multi-View is a very cool way to watch up to four sporting events at the same time (NFL, MLB, NBA, etc).

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I get America's Top 250 instead of Top 200?

In a word, movies. It gets you 17 more movie channels compared to AT200 (Turner Classic, The Movie Channel, STARZ, etc). You'll also get Bloomberg TV, Destination America and plenty of others.

If I get AT 250 with 3 TVs, which receiver will I get (regular Hopper or Hopper Duo)?

For homes with 3 or more TVs, you'll get the regular Hopper DVR which has a 2 TB drive and up to 16 tuners. The monthly DVR fee for the full-fledged Hopper is $10/mo. For installs of 2 or less TVs, you'll get the Hopper Duo (which has a smaller hard drive and two tuners). The monthly DVR fee there is half as much, at $5/mo.

Will my bill increase in the 3rd year?

Nope. Your contract with DISH is for a minimum of 2 years while the price-lock is guaranteed for up to 2 years. So, your cost for America's Top 250 will remain at $119.99/mo for 24 full months. Thereafter, the monthly price changes to the prevailing rate at that time. If that's a bit outside your budget, you can downgrade at any time (no additional fee).

Exactly how may channels are on America's Top 250?

Even though its had "250" in its name for years, as with most of DISH's plans, there are actually significantly more channels. With a total of 290 channels, most of the extra channels are music-only, with the rest add-ons over the years. It's rare for a channel to get cancelled (by their studio) and not get replaced by a new one (or two). The end result is a gradual increase in total channels, especially with the larger plans, like this one.

Total Cost: America's Top 250

Here's the full cost breakdown for America's Top 250, including DVR, installation and other monthly charges. Keep in mind state or local governments can add additional charges to your bill. The set-up below assumes Hopper Duo with 1 TV and local channels (which are now optional with DISH).

Aside from an auto-pay discount, current deals from DISH include discounts for any of the following: Customers aged 55+, Active/retired military, Health-care workers, First responders and teachers.

Note: The starting price of $108.98/mo below doesn't include local channels, which are added to the total further below. If you don't need locals, you can deduct the locals charge of $12/mo.

Category
Up front
Monthly
Plan
America's Top 250
$108.98
Installation
almost always free
-
Local channels
yes
$12
DVR
Hopper Duo (1 TV)
$5
Deal(s)
Auto-pay discount
-$5
TOTALS
$0
$119.99

DISH's Exclusive Offers

Since 2020 and as part of a response to COVID, DISH has offered exclusive discounts for customers that fall into any of the categories below. The perks range from free channels and PPV to better equipment coverage and priority support. During sign-up or soon after, you'll need to provide proof of eligibility (ID card, etc).

Offer
Perks
Req't
Value
Age 55+
  • 1st PPV movie free
  • DISH Protection Plan Plus for 6 mths
  • Priority call routing & tech support
  • Free equipment replacements & in-home visits
valid ID
$323
Active military and veterans
  • 1st PPV movie every mth free
  • Hopper for TV Anywhere included
  • Stars & Stripes Pack included
status doc
$541
Health care workers
  • 1st PPV movie every mth free
  • Hopper 2 for TV Anywhere included
  • Heartland Pack included
valid ID
$360
First responders
  • 1st PPV movie every mth free
  • Hopper for TV Anywhere included
  • Stars & Stripes Pack included
valid ID
$541
Teachers
  • 1st PPV movie every mth free
  • Hopper 2 for TV Anywhere included
  • Heartland Pack included
valid ID
$360
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DISHFounded: 1980
Services: TV, Internet, Wireless, IPTV

For over 4 decades, DISH Network has been a leader in satellite TV entertainment, and now a growing player in wireless and over-the-top TV.

Our DISH Network rating: 98/100

DISH has over 8 million customers and still provides a very cost-effective way to watch a ton of channels. If streaming is too restrictive and/or you want plenty of live TV, we routinely recommend DISH to mid to large size families looking for plenty of options.

More about America's Top 250

With regard to America's Top 250, DISH introduced it as a way to get its movie-loving customers more flicks, without having to upgrade to the largest plan (Everything Pak). Even though it's quite a bit more pricey than the smaller plans, it still has solid satisfaction rates and most folks that upgrade tend to stay. Over the past few years, DISH has ditched select, under-watched channels from 250, mainly to save subscribers from increasing licensing costs.

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