PBS KIDS FAST Channel Coming to Prime Video

PBS and Amazon have struck a deal to launch more than 150 local PBS stations and the PBS KIDS Channel ad-free over the coming months as a Prime Video FAST offering.

FAST Channels on Amazon are accessible through Prime Video and Fire TV. Non-Prime users will have free access to PBS programming under the “Watch for Free” section within Prime Video.

Additionally, PBS Distribution (PBSd) will offer two new FAST channels: PBS Drama and PBS Documentaries. The channels will be available exclusively for a limited time on Prime Video starting November 26. PBSd will also offer a “pop-up” FAST channel featuring a rotating selection of classic PBS shows, starting with Reading Rainbow.

“We’re delighted to bring PBS’s trusted, high-quality programming to our FAST channels,” said Ryan Pirozzi, head of Prime Video Marketplace. “We have put together one of the most exciting FAST offerings today for Prime Video customers, driven by a highly personalized experience and a leading selection of channels featuring fan-favorite series, movies, news, sports, and more. We know our customers will be excited to discover that their beloved PBS member stations and two new PBS FAST channels are now part of our growing offering.”

PBS, PBS KIDS and local station content is also available on PBS.org and pbskids.org, as well as the PBS app and the PBS KIDS Video app available on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast and smart TVs from Samsung, Xumo and VIZIO.