DIRECTV free preview of Universal Sports Network

DIRECTV is now offering a free trial of Universal Sports Network on channel 625 through March 19. The network features Olympic-related sports such as World Figure Skating, Alpine Skiing, and Six Nations Rugby, as well as lifestyle and adventure sports.

USN is part of DIRECTV’s Sports Pack which includes 35 channels for $12.99 per month. Unfortunately, Universal Sports Network is only offered in standard-definition (although many of the sports channels in the pack offer HD).

Here’s a schedule of upcoming events on Universal Sports:

Rugby:
Six Nations Rugby-Scotland vs. Wales- March 10^th, 4-6 PM
Six Nations Rugby-Ireland vs. France-March 10^th, 6-8
Six Nations Rugby-England vs. Italy-March 11^th, 8-10 PM
Six Nations Rugby- Italy vs. Ireland-March 17^th, 6-8 PM
Six Nations Rugby-Wales vs. England-March 17^th, 8-10 PM
Six Nations Rugby- France vs. Scotland-March 17^th, 10 PM-12 AM

Skiing:
Alpine Ski World Cup Finals- Men’s Downhill, March 13^th, 9-10 AM
Alpine Ski World Cup Finals- Women’s Downhill, March 13^th, 11 AM-12 PM
Alpine Ski World Cup Finals- Men’s Super G, March 14^th, 9-10 AM
Alpine Ski World Cup Finals- Women’s Super G, March 14^th– 11 AM-12 PM
Alpine Ski World Cup Finals- Women’s Slalom, March 16^th, 9-10 AM
Alpine Ski World Cup Finals- Men’s Giant Slalom, March 16^th, 11 AM-12 PM
Alpine Ski World Cup Finals- Men’s Slalom, March 17^th, 9-10 AM
Alpine Ski World Cup Finals- Women’s Giant Slalom, March 17^th, 11 AM-12 PM

Figure Skating:
World Figure Skating Championships- Pairs Short Program-March 13^th, 12-3 PM
World Figure Skating Championships- Men’s Short Program-March 13^th, 7-10 PM
World Figure Skating Championships- Ladies Short Program, March 14^th, 1-4 PM
World Figure Skating Championships-Short Dance, March 14^th, 7-10 PM
World Figure Skating Championships- Pairs Free, March 15^th, 1:30-3 PM
World Figure Skating Championships-Free Dance, March 16^th, 4:30-6 PM
World Figure Skating Championships-Ladies Free Skate, March 16^th, 9:30-11:30 PM

Cycling:
Volta a Catalunya- Stage #1, March 18^th, 8-9 PM
Volta a Catalunya- Stage #2, March 19^th, 8-9 PM