YouTube TV channels: full list, what you get now
YouTube TV keeps expanding its channel lineup and plan options, and subscribers now have more ways to get the networks they want without paying for everything else. The service still delivers local broadcast affiliates in most markets plus dozens of national cable channels, but the newest changes include fresh genre bundles and a handful of removals. This guide breaks down exactly what comes with each tier and add-on as of late 2026.
Base plan reaches most homes
The core YouTube TV subscription gives access to roughly 100–144 channels depending on ZIP code. Every major market receives ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, and PBS, and many areas also carry The CW, Univision, and Telemundo. The service claims coverage for 98–99.5 percent of U.S. television households, so most viewers can count on locals without an antenna.
Entertainment staples include AMC, Bravo, FX, TBS, TNT, USA Network, Discovery, HGTV, and Food Network. News viewers get CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, and CNBC, while kids and lifestyle channels cover Disney Channel, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, Hallmark, and TLC. The base package also bundles unlimited DVR and three simultaneous streams.
Sports fans find ESPN, ESPN2, FS1, FS2, NFL Network, NBA TV, Golf Channel, and the major conference networks already included. The lineup stays competitive with cable and satellite packages, yet the service keeps adding or dropping channels based on carriage deals rather than standing still.
Sports plan trims price and extras
YouTube TV launched its Sports Plan in early 2026 at roughly $55 for the first year and $65 after that. The tier keeps local ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC affiliates plus the full roster of ESPN channels, FS1 and FS2, NFL Network, NBA TV, Golf Channel, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, SEC Network, and CBS Sports Network. Viewers who mainly watch live games can skip the broader entertainment stack.
September 2026 brought ESPN Unlimited integration to the Sports Plan at no extra charge. That addition opened thousands of live college events, alternate feeds, and exclusive studio shows. Trade coverage called the package the most complete sports offering available from any streamer at the time.
Subscribers who need only Sunday afternoon NFL games still have the option to layer on NFL Sunday Ticket seasonally. The Sports Plan therefore functions as a middle step between the full base plan and a bare-bones antenna setup.
Entertainment plan cuts sports costs
The Entertainment Plan launched alongside the Sports Plan and now runs about $55 per month. It includes the same local broadcast stations plus roughly 59–60 cable channels focused on lifestyle and scripted series. Bravo, Comedy Central, Food Network, HGTV, FX, and Hallmark anchor the lineup, and AMC, BBC America, IFC, and WE tv were moved into the tier at no extra cost during the summer.
Viewers who rarely watch live sports can drop the ESPN suite and conference networks while keeping the shows they actually stream. The plan still supports unlimited DVR, so cord-cutters do not lose recording flexibility when they switch from the base tier.
Recent social chatter on Reddit and X shows many households pairing the Entertainment Plan with individual premium add-ons such as HBO or STARZ when awards season ramps up. That approach avoids paying for year-round sports channels few people in the house follow.
News and family tiers fill gaps
A Sports-plus-News bundle at about $72 combines the full sports slate with CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, and CNBC. Another tier mixes News, Entertainment, and Family channels for households that want both headlines and kids programming without the complete sports package. Both options launched in 2026 as part of the service’s shift toward narrower bundles.
These plans still carry local affiliates, so emergency weather coverage and local news remain available. Families can add Disney Channel and Nickelodeon through the family-oriented tier without restoring every sports network.
Early reviews note that the narrower tiers reduce monthly bills by $15–$30 compared with the base plan, yet they still deliver the channels most often mentioned in living-room arguments over the remote.
September brought three exits
YouTube TV removed Court TV, Tastemade, and The Young Turks from all plans effective September 30, 2026. An email to customers stated that both live and recorded content would disappear, and no replacement channels were added in their place. Viewers who relied on Court TV for trial coverage have shifted to other streamers or the free YouTube main platform.
The departures follow routine carriage negotiations that occasionally end without renewal. Industry analysts expect similar small-scale exits each quarter as smaller networks seek higher fees from larger distributors.
Most subscribers barely noticed the change, but niche audiences lost quick access to specific programming. No other major networks have signaled exits through the end of the year.
New niche channels arrived
July 2026 brought four additions aimed at underserved demographics: HBCU Go, Cars.TV, Pets.TV, and TheGrio. All four sit on the base plan and the Entertainment Plan. HBCU Go streams live college sports and campus events from historically Black colleges and universities, a category previously missing from most live-TV bundles.
PickleballTV launched in September through a Tennis Channel and Sinclair deal. The channel airs professional matches and instructional shows, riding the sport’s sudden surge in recreational play. Tennis Channel itself moved behind the Sports Plus add-on paywall, so serious fans pay an extra $10.99 monthly for full access.
These additions reflect YouTube TV’s strategy of testing smaller, targeted networks that can be removed quickly if viewership stays low. The pattern mirrors what traditional cable operators have done for years with digital sub-channels.
Add-ons extend the core lineup
Sports Plus remains the most popular upgrade at $10.99 per month. It supplies NFL RedZone, beIN Sports, FanDuel TV, Fight Network, and a handful of other niche outlets that rarely appear on base plans. Fantasy players treat RedZone as essential Sunday viewing, while casual fans often skip the add-on.
4K Plus costs $9.99 monthly and unlocks 4K streams on select events, unlimited simultaneous streams inside the home, and offline DVR downloads. The feature set appeals mainly to multi-TV households and viewers who want the highest picture quality on big-screen sets.
Premium networks such as HBO, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, STARZ, and MGM+ can be added individually or through the Entertainment Plus bundle. Pricing stays in line with other streamers, and billing appears on the same YouTube TV statement for simpler cancellation.
Local channels stay market-specific
Broadcast affiliates still vary by ZIP code, and the service’s channel count can shift by 20–30 stations between large metros and rural counties. A quick address check on the YouTube TV site shows exactly which ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, and PBS stations are available before signup. Spanish-language households in many markets also receive Univision and Telemundo without extra fees.
Some viewers combine YouTube TV with an indoor antenna to lock in weaker signals or additional sub-channels. Others rely entirely on the streamer and accept the occasional gap in smaller designated market areas. The service continues to negotiate with additional station groups, so coverage expands gradually each year.
Local sports blackouts still apply for professional teams, pushing subscribers toward the separate NFL Sunday Ticket or MLB Extra Innings packages when they want out-of-market games. The base plan does not override league rules on regional exclusivity.
Lineup keeps evolving
YouTube TV’s channel count now changes more often than in its early years, driven by new genre plans, targeted additions, and routine carriage churn. The 2026 moves toward thinner bundles give households clearer choices, yet the service still trails some competitors on 4K events and international sports rights.
Subscribers evaluating a switch should compare the Sports Plan and Entertainment Plan against their actual viewing habits rather than defaulting to the full base tier. Checking the current local channel list and recent removal notices before committing avoids surprises on the first billing cycle.
Next steps for cord-cutters
The clearest takeaway is that YouTube TV no longer forces every subscriber into a single expensive package. Viewers focused on live sports can lock in the Sports Plan plus Sports Plus, while entertainment-first households can drop to the lower Entertainment Plan and add premiums only during peak seasons. Checking the address-specific channel list and watching for quarterly carriage updates keeps the subscription aligned with actual viewing instead of legacy cable habits.
