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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.
Colorado-based Wow!, which operates the Wow! tv+ streaming service, is shutting down Wow! tv+ and migrating customers to YouTube TV by about June 30, 2026, after a 2023 deal to offer YouTube TV; remaining cable subscribers will be transitioned gradually. The shift reflects ongoing industry consolidation as streaming rises and traditional pay TV declines, with YouTube TV pricing starting at $67.99 for the first three months, then $82.99 per month, and more than 100 channels.
YouTube TV now supports background audio on Android and iOS, letting live TV, sports, and news continue sound even when the screen is off. Born from a 2024 experimental rollout, it’s become a standard feature bundled with the subscription and accessible via iOS Control Center and Android controls. The feature is practical for listening on the go, conserving battery and offering a radio-like experience for real-time events, without the need to keep the video visible.
Roku rolled out a long-awaited live TV guide search feature to simplify discovery across its free ad-supported channels, while Comcast and Charter/Spectrum saw substantial broadband subscriber losses—part of a broader cord-cutting wave into 2026. YouTube TV also split Cartoon Network and Adult Swim into separate channels, requiring manual navigation to switch between them and signaling ongoing evolution in streaming lineups and how viewers access family-friendly versus mature content.
YouTube outage affecting the homepage, app, and YouTube TV was traced to a problems with the recommendations system; after a fix, services are back to normal across all surfaces, with TeamYouTube promising continued work on a full fix.
YouTube TV is gradually launching a new lineup of lower-cost, modular plans that let subscribers pick bundles (Sports, Sports + News, Entertainment, and combos), while keeping the original plan. All plans include local ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS, and The CW, with prices ranging from $54.99 to $77.99 per month depending on the package. The rollout is staged to minimize disruption and gather feedback, appealing to cost-conscious viewers who want to tailor live TV to their interests amid competition from Hulu + Live TV and Sling TV.
YouTube TV launches a dedicated sports bundle at $65/month (with first-year discounts) that includes ESPN networks and related sports channels, while MLB.TV subscriptions will move to the ESPN App with a one-month ESPN Unlimited trial; NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell signals openness to international expansion and potential overseas games, possibly affecting scheduling and rights. The piece also notes related updates on NBC, NBA expansion, and media figures.
YouTube TV announced a Sports Skinny Bundle priced at $64.99/month (or $54.99 for the first year for new subscribers), featuring a broad slate of sports networks including ESPN groups and NBC Sports networks, while omitting MLB Network and Tennis Channel; this launch is part of a broader pricing refresh that includes additional bundles like Sports+News and an Entertainment plan, with other discounts for new subscribers.
YouTube TV is rolling out standalone, genre-curated subscription plans (Sports, Entertainment, and more) that let users buy targeted channel bundles at prices lower than the standard service. The Sports plan runs about $65/month (with CNN and CSPAN available for a $72 total), while the Entertainment plan starts around $55/month (with a $70 tier that adds Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon and some news networks). Core YouTube TV perks—unlimited DVR, multiview, and up to six members on an account—remain, and premium add-ons like HBO Max, 4K Plus, and NFL Sunday Ticket are still available. Some plans will roll out over several weeks, and new customers can get a discount for the first three months.
YouTube TV is launching multiple lower-priced genre-based packages this week, including a $65-per-month sports package discounted to $55 for newcomers, a $72 sports+news bundle, a $55 entertainment package, and a $70 combined news-entertainment-family bundle, all cheaper than the base $83 plan and with unlimited DVR and other core features; rollout begins immediately and should reach all subscribers in the coming weeks, with potential discounts for new customers.
YouTube TV began a phased rollout of genre-specific subscription plans, adding over 10 tailored tiers (Sports, Sports + News, Sports + News + Entertainment, Entertainment, and News + Entertainment + Family) with monthly prices ranging from $54.99 to $77.99, while keeping the traditional base plan available. The plans preserve core features like unlimited cloud DVR, multiview, up to six accounts, and add-ons. ESPN Unlimited is promised at no extra cost on the Sports plan later this fall. Users can switch plans in the app with immediate price adjustments; downgrades may trigger channel loss and affects recordings for 21 days, though existing add-ons carry over. Availability will expand to all eligible U.S. subscribers in coming weeks, with regional channel variations and occasional promotional pricing for new subscribers.
YouTube TV is rolling out custom channel packages—Sports at $64.99/month, Sports + News at $71.99, Entertainment at $54.99, and News + Entertainment + Family at $69.99—all cheaper than the current $82.99/month plan. Each bundle still allows up to six people per account and includes features like unlimited DVR and multiview, with the company planning more than 10 bundles and a broader multiview rollout later.
YouTube TV plans to launch a dedicated sports-focused skinny bundle priced at $65 per month—about 22% cheaper than the base package—and will also roll out 10 other genre-specific bundles, potentially including ESPN Unlimited content alongside the usual broadcast and sports networks.