Access the ultimate collection of Black storytelling on the Black Experience on Xfinity channel, now featuring the largest curated independent Black film collection on demand. A first-of-its-kind curated destination of Black entertainment, movies, TV shows, news, and much more endorsed by the African American Film Critics Association — included with your service at no additional cost!
Our Xfinity X1, Xfinity Flex, and Xfinity Internet-only customers can enjoy the following from this new channel:
- A one-stop collection featuring Black movies, TV shows, news, music videos, documentaries, etc., that celebrate Black identity, heritage, and culture.
- Stories that entertain, educate, and uplift, featuring Black actors, writers, producers, directors, and independent films from the top Black film festivals.
- Watching at home on Xfinity X1 and Flex and watching on-the-go with the Xfinity Stream app (Xfinity Internet-only customers).
- "Black Experience Originals" — exclusive content by new and up-and-coming Black content creators; available only to Xfinity customers.
How to watch
- If you're a Flex and X1 customer, you can say, “Black Experience” into your Xfinity Voice Remote to bring up the collection.
- If you have an X1 or non-X1 TV Box, you can either:
- Tune to channel 1622.
- Go to the On Demand menu and choose Black Experience on Xfinity.
- If you're an Xfinity Internet-only customer, you can watch on the Xfinity Stream app.
Included content
Black Experience on Xfinity includes new and existing content from independent film producers, major movie studios, and popular networks like:
- The Africa Channel
- AFRO
- Aspire TV
- BET
- BET Her
- Black & Sexy
- CLEO TV
- The Impact Network
- Kweli TV
- OWN
- Qwest TV
- REVOLT
- TV One
FAQs
What is Black Experience on Xfinity?
A first-of-its-kind curated destination of Black entertainment, movies, TV shows, news, and much more, now featuring the largest curated independent Black film collection on demand. Black Experience on Xfinity is endorsed by the African American Film Critics Association.
Where can I find the Black Experience on Xfinity channel?
Say “Black Experience” into your Voice Remote to instantly enjoy the ultimate collection of Black entertainment, endorsed by the African American Film Critics Association. You can also navigate to Xfinity On Demand and select the Black Experience or tune to channel 1622.
Do I have to subscribe to the Black Experience on Xfinity channel to see the programming?
No, the Black Experience On Xfinity channel is free. You can watch all of its original content without a subscription, but the additional programming it provides depends on other channels you subscribe to, like BET. If you don’t subscribe to BET, you won’t see all of the content available through the Black Experience on Xfinity.
Why can’t I watch Black Experience on Xfinity?
Black Experience on Xfinity is available on all Xfinity TV Boxes (X1 and non-X1) and Flex streaming TV Boxes. It’s not available on TV Adapters.
Is the Black Experience on Xfinity available on the Xfinity Stream app and portal?
The Black Experience on Xfinity is available on the Xfinity Stream app and portal if you only have Xfinity Internet.
Is the Black Experience on Xfinity available on Xfinity Flex?
Yes, the Black Experience on Xfinity is available on Xfinity Flex.
Note: Content offerings may differ across Xfinity X1, Flex, and Stream.
Can I record Black Experience on Xfinity content?
Unfortunately, Black Experience on Xfinity content can't be recorded (similar to other On Demand content).
Based on review of curated content between September and December 2021. Restrictions apply. Not available in all areas. Requires Xfinity TV with X1 and compatible TV box or Xfinity Flex and Xfinity Internet. ©2022 Comcast. All Rights Reserved.