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YouTube TV announced a fully customizable multiview feature that lets subscribers pick which channels to display and where, including add-ons like NFL Sunday Ticket. The update removes earlier layout limits and signals a stronger push into sports-focused viewing, with ESPN Unlimited content expected to be accessible within YouTube TV once launched.
YouTube TV is rolling out a fully customizable multiview for NFL Sunday Ticket, allowing subscribers to mix and match four live NFL games with a multiview builder and filters for different content categories; the feature will be available to users over the next few weeks.
YouTube TV is rolling out a fully customizable multiview that lets subscribers mix and match up to four live channels from nearly the entire lineup (including add-ons like NFL Sunday Ticket) via a server-side feature with a new staging area to organize content by categories such as Recommended, Sports, and News. Users can build their view in a multiview tab on the app’s bottom bar, with base plans starting around $82.99/month for 100+ channels; some family‑friendly content is not available in multiview.
In 2026 YouTube TV is rolling out two main plans—Base and Spanish—plus add-ons and bundles. The Base plan costs $82.99 per month and offers 100+ live channels, unlimited DVR space for up to 9 months, six household accounts, and up to three simultaneous streams; the Spanish plan costs $34.99 per month with 28+ Spanish networks and similar DVR and sharing limits. A 4K Plus add-on ($9.99/mo) adds 4K viewing and offline DVR capabilities. Subscribers can also add various networks (e.g., HBO Max, STARZ, Showtime) and bundles like NFL RedZone with Sports Plus, as well as the NFL Sunday Ticket option. Channel availability varies by location, and YouTube TV plans are expected to include slimmer, cheaper options later in 2026.
You can watch NFL Sunday Ticket without a subscription by using the Sports Bar Finder app to locate bars and restaurants that broadcast the games, though you'll need to leave your house to do so.
The dispute between Fox and YouTube TV will not affect NFL Sunday Ticket access, which includes out-of-market games, but local Fox broadcasts on YouTube TV and local market games on Sunday Ticket may be blacked out if the dispute isn't resolved before Week 1.
YouTube TV subscribers are facing a 14% price increase to $82.99 per month starting in January, sparking backlash from customers who initially switched from cable for cost savings. The price hike coincides with the NFL playoffs, a major draw for sports fans. Since its 2017 launch, YouTube TV's price has risen 137%, with the latest increase attributed to rising programming costs, including a $2.5 billion annual deal for NFL Sunday Ticket. Similar price hikes are occurring across the streaming industry as companies seek to boost profits.
YouTube TV is raising its monthly subscription price by $10 to $82.99 starting January 13, 2024, following a previous increase in March. This price hike aligns YouTube TV's cost with Disney's Hulu + Live TV package. The service, which has reached 8 million subscribers, attributes its growth to features like unlimited DVR storage and a deal with the NFL for Sunday Ticket. YouTube TV allows subscribers to pause or cancel their subscriptions if dissatisfied with the new pricing.
NFL RedZone, the popular commercial-free TV channel that brings every touchdown from every game, is back for the NFL season. The channel starts at 1 p.m. ET on Sundays and ends when the last game of the afternoon window ends. Scott Hanson has been the host since its inaugural season in 2009. NFL RedZone is available through various cable providers, as well as streaming platforms like FuboTV, Hulu Live TV, and YouTube TV. The standalone cost for RedZone is $15 a month or $80 a year, but it can also be added as an add-on to existing streaming bundles. Additionally, it can be bundled with NFL Sunday Ticket, which has moved from DirecTV to YouTube TV this season.
YouTube is offering a special student discount for its NFL Sunday Ticket service, with prices starting at $109 for the season or $119 with the NFL RedZone channel. The regular prices for non-students start at $299 and $399 respectively. YouTube recently introduced a monthly payment option for the service, and Google, the owner of YouTube TV, outbid Amazon and ESPN for the rights to NFL Sunday Ticket. Students can sign up for the discounted rate on YouTube's website, but verification of student status is required.
TCL has introduced its new Smart S5 TV, available for preorder at $5,000, featuring a 120Hz native panel refresh rate, high brightness LED backlight, HDR ULTRA with Dolby Vision IQ, and hands-free voice control. The 98-inch model joins TCL's lineup of large screens, catering to cinephiles and sports enthusiasts. With its affordable televisions, TCL has gained significant market share, ranking second globally in sales volume. Customers purchasing one of the three TVs before September 19 can enjoy a $200 discount on an NFL Sunday Ticket subscription from YouTube. Additionally, TCL launched a new streaming service, TCLtv Plus, offering over 200 channels and a library of 1,500 movies and TV shows.
Bud Light is running a promotion where 2,000 lucky winners can receive a free year-long subscription to YouTube's NFL Sunday Ticket package. Participants can enter on Bud Light's website, and winners will be randomly selected by Anheuser-Busch. The contest also offers digital gift cards for the NFL Shop. Bud Light's sales have been declining, and this promotion is part of their efforts to recoup sales. Rival company Heineken plans to spend $100 million on marketing their new beer and is giving away two million free samples.
YouTube is introducing new features to enhance the NFL Sunday Ticket experience, including live chat and polls during games, real-time highlights available through the Shorts tab, and the ability to jump into live games. The platform aims to make football broadcasts more native to YouTube and leverage its tools and ecosystem. Additionally, there are new subscription options and improvements to YouTube TV's multi-view setup. YouTube plans to expand opportunities for creators with football footage, making football content available across the platform.
Verizon has partnered with YouTube to offer eligible new and upgrading wireless and home internet customers free access to NFL Sunday Ticket for the 2023-24 season. YouTube recently secured a seven-year deal for the NFL Sunday Ticket retail package, and this collaboration with Verizon aims to expand its distribution. The terms of the agreement have not been disclosed, but Verizon is the exclusive wireless carrier partner for the games package. Existing Verizon customers who upgrade to eligible plans can also avail of the offer, while other existing customers are eligible for a $100 credit. Sunday Ticket includes all out-of-market Sunday regular-season NFL games broadcast on Fox and CBS.
DirecTV has reached a new agreement with NFL Media to carry NFL RedZone, hosted by Scott Hanson, and NFL Network for satellite and streaming customers. This move comes after DirecTV stopped carrying the NFL Sunday Ticket package, which led to the demise of its own version of Red Zone, hosted by Andrew Siciliano.