YouTube TV’s Sports Add-On Priced at $64.99 Monthly
▼ Summary
– YouTube TV is launching new, cheaper custom channel packages this week, starting with sports, entertainment, and news bundles.
– The new packages include a Sports Plan for $64.99/month, a Sports + News Plan for $71.99/month, and an Entertainment Plan for $54.99/month.
– A fourth package, the News + Entertainment + Family Plan for $69.99/month, combines those genres with family channels like Disney and Nickelodeon.
– Subscribers to these packages retain account features like adding up to six people, unlimited DVR, multiview, and key plays.
– YouTube TV plans to launch over 10 bundles in total and is preparing a custom multiview feature for watching more channels side-by-side.
YouTube TV is introducing a new tiered subscription model, offering viewers more control over their monthly bills by selecting specialized channel bundles. This move away from a single, comprehensive package allows subscribers to pay for the content they value most, starting with four distinct plans. The most notable is the Sports Plan, priced at $64.99 per month, which provides access to major broadcasters and dedicated sports networks like FS1, NBC Sports Network, ESPN, and the new ESPN Unlimited streaming service.
For those who want to stay informed between games, the Sports + News Plan costs $71.99 monthly. This bundle includes all the sports channels plus a suite of news networks such as CNBC, Fox News, MSNBC, CNN, CSPAN, Bloomberg, and Fox Business. It’s designed for viewers who want comprehensive coverage of both live events and current affairs without the full price of the standard plan.
Entertainment-focused subscribers have their own option. The Entertainment Plan is available for $54.99 per month, featuring major broadcasters alongside popular channels like Comedy Central, Bravo, Paramount Network, Food Network, and HGTV. Meanwhile, households can opt for the News + Entertainment + Family Plan at $69.99. This bundle combines news and general entertainment with family-oriented channels, including Disney Channel, Nickelodeon, National Geographic, Cartoon Network, and PBS Kids.
Crucially, all these new packages retain the popular features of the main YouTube TV service. Subscribers can still add up to six people to a single account, enjoy unlimited DVR storage, and use features like multiview and key plays. The company has indicated this is just the beginning, with plans to launch more than ten different bundles in the future. Additionally, YouTube TV is preparing to roll out a custom multiview feature, which will give users the flexibility to watch a wider variety of channels side-by-side, further enhancing the live sports and news viewing experience.
(Source: The Verge)
