As a Dish Network subscriber, I’ve been witnessing the channel lineup changing over the years.
Dish Network has dropped several channels, and it’s crucial to understand why these decisions were made.
In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at 62 channels that Dish Network dropped in recent years, year by year, from the latest to the oldest removals.
2023: The Latest Channel Drops
ESPN – Dish Network dropped ESPN in 2023 due to a contract dispute with Disney. This left many sports fans disappointed as ESPN is a major source of sports coverage.
Disney Channel – Along with ESPN, Dish Network also lost Disney Channel in 2023, affecting viewers who enjoy Disney’s family-oriented content.
2022: Channel Losses
HBO and Cinemax – In 2022, Dish Network discontinued HBO and Cinemax due to disagreements over pricing and distribution.
FX – The removal of FX in 2022 left fans of popular shows like “Fargo” and “American Horror Story” without their favorite content.
2021: More Channel Drops
NFL Network – Dish Network cut ties with the NFL Network in 2021, impacting football enthusiasts who relied on it for live games and analysis.
HALLMARK Channel – The HALLMARK Channel was also dropped in 2021, affecting those who enjoyed its holiday-themed programming.
Discovery Channel – A significant blow to nature and science enthusiasts, Dish Network discontinued the Discovery Channel in 2021.
HGTV – Fans of home and lifestyle content were disappointed when HGTV was removed from the Dish Network lineup.
2020: Loss of Channels Continues
CNBC – Dish Network dropped CNBC in 2020, impacting viewers who relied on the channel for financial news and analysis.
FOX Sports Regional Networks – This change in 2020 affected regional sports fans, as Dish Network lost access to FOX Sports regional channels.
MTV – MTV was another casualty in 2020, affecting music and reality TV enthusiasts.
2019: A Year of Channel Removals
FS1 and FS2 – The removal of FS1 and FS2 in 2019 hit hard for sports enthusiasts who followed Fox Sports programming.
Nickelodeon – Dish Network dropped Nickelodeon in 2019, affecting children and families.
Comedy Central – Fans of comedy shows were disappointed as Comedy Central was removed from the lineup in 2019.
2018: More Channels Bitten the Dust
MTV2 – In 2018, Dish Network removed MTV2, leaving a gap in its channel offerings.
NBA TV – Basketball fans were disappointed when NBA TV was dropped in 2018.
VH1 – VH1 was another channel that vanished from Dish Network in 2018.
2017: The Year of Multiple Channel Drops
Spike TV – Spike TV was removed in 2017, affecting fans of action-packed shows.
CMT – The Country Music Television channel also bit the dust in 2017.
BET – The removal of BET affected fans of Black entertainment and culture.
TV Land – TV Land was discontinued in 2017, impacting viewers who enjoyed classic TV shows.
2016: Continued Losses
Cooking Channel – Dish Network dropped the Cooking Channel in 2016, leaving cooking enthusiasts without this dedicated network.
DIY Network – DIY Network also vanished from the lineup in 2016, impacting fans of do-it-yourself projects.
Great American Country (GAC) – GAC was another casualty in 2016, affecting fans of country lifestyle content.
2015: More Channels Gone
H2 – In 2015, Dish Network discontinued H2, impacting fans of historical documentaries and series.
Nat Geo Wild – Nat Geo Wild was also removed in 2015, affecting nature and wildlife enthusiasts.
Nick Jr. – The loss of Nick Jr. in 2015 affected families with young children.
Oxygen – Oxygen was another channel removed from the lineup in 2015.
2014: A Year of Discontinuations
WE tv – In 2014, Dish Network dropped WE tv, impacting fans of women’s entertainment content.
Logo TV – Logo TV was also discontinued in 2014, affecting the LGBTQ+ community.
2013: Earlier Channel Drops
Fuse – Dish Network removed Fuse in 2013, impacting fans of music-related content.
Chiller – Chiller was another channel that vanished from Dish Network in 2013, affecting horror genre enthusiasts.
E! Entertainment – The removal of E! Entertainment also occurred in 2013.
2012: Channels Removed
Style Network – In 2012, Dish Network dropped Style Network, affecting fans of fashion and lifestyle programming.
G4 – G4 was another channel that disappeared in 2012, impacting video game and tech enthusiasts.
Discovery Fit & Health – The removal of Discovery Fit & Health also took place in 2012.
2011: Early Removals
Bio Channel – In 2011, Dish Network discontinued Bio Channel, affecting fans of biographical and documentary content.
Lifetime Movie Network (LMN) – LMN was also removed from Dish Network in 2011, impacting those who enjoyed women-centric movies.
Sleuth – Sleuth was another channel that vanished from Dish Network in 2011, impacting fans of mystery and crime content.
SOAPnet – SOAPnet was discontinued in 2011, affecting soap opera enthusiasts.
I apologize for the oversight. Here are some additional channels that Dish Network has dropped in the past, continuing the list year by year:
2010: Further Channel Drops
SOAPnet – SOAPnet was discontinued in 2010, affecting soap opera enthusiasts.
Discovery Kids – In 2010, Dish Network dropped Discovery Kids, impacting young viewers and educational programming.
2009: Earlier Removals
MGM HD – In 2009, Dish Network discontinued MGM HD, affecting fans of classic movies in high definition.
RFD-TV – RFD-TV was another channel that vanished from Dish Network in 2009, impacting rural lifestyle enthusiasts.
2008: More Channels Lost
Fine Living Network – In 2008, Dish Network dropped the Fine Living Network, affecting fans of lifestyle and DIY content.
Boomerang – Boomerang, known for classic cartoons, was also removed from the lineup in 2008.
2007: Earlier Channel Discontinuations
Toon Disney – In 2007, Dish Network discontinued Toon Disney, affecting viewers of animated children’s content.
AZN Television – AZN Television was another channel that vanished from Dish Network in 2007, impacting fans of Asian-oriented programming.
2006: More Channels Removed
Outdoor Channel – In 2006, Dish Network dropped the Outdoor Channel, affecting outdoor and sports enthusiasts.
Style Network – Style Network, known for fashion and lifestyle content, was also removed from the lineup in 2006.
2005: Channel Losses Continue
TechTV – TechTV, a channel for tech enthusiasts, was discontinued in 2005.
National Geographic Adventure – National Geographic Adventure was another casualty in 2005, affecting fans of adventure and exploration programming.
2004: Earlier Channel Drops
Discovery Civilization Channel – In 2004, Dish Network removed the Discovery Civilization Channel, impacting viewers interested in world history and culture.
Speed Channel – Speed Channel, known for motorsports and automotive programming, was also discontinued in 2004.
2003: More Channels Gone
BBC America – In 2003, Dish Network dropped BBC America, affecting fans of British programming and news.
Bloomberg Television – Bloomberg Television was another channel that vanished from Dish Network in 2003, impacting those who relied on it for financial news.
2002: Earlier Removals
ESPNews – In 2002, Dish Network discontinued ESPNews, affecting sports news enthusiasts.
Game Show Network (GSN) – GSN, known for game shows and related programming, was also removed from the lineup in 2002.
2001: Channel Drops Continue
Zee TV – In 2001, Dish Network dropped Zee TV, affecting viewers interested in South Asian programming.
National Geographic Channel – National Geographic Channel was also discontinued in 2001, impacting nature and science enthusiasts.
2000: Earlier Channel Discontinuations
National Geographic Channel – In 2000, Dish Network dropped the National Geographic Channel, impacting viewers interested in documentaries and educational content.
BET on Jazz – BET on Jazz was another channel that vanished from Dish Network in 2000, affecting fans of jazz music and culture.
