YouTube TV Channels: Full list and what you get
YouTube TV has shifted from a single full-price bundle to a tiered lineup that now includes cheaper genre plans. The change matters because subscribers can finally drop the channels they never watch without losing live locals or major sports. The new structure also folds ESPN Unlimited directly into the base and Sports plans, altering the value equation for anyone comparing live-TV streamers right now.
Base plan overview
YouTube TV’s main plan still carries the widest selection. At $82.99 a month it includes more than one hundred channels across broadcast locals, news, sports, entertainment, lifestyle, and kids. Unlimited cloud DVR and three simultaneous streams remain standard, and six household accounts are allowed.
Every major broadcast network appears in most ZIP codes: ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, PBS, and The CW. ESPN Unlimited content is now built in at no extra charge following the September 2026 integration, along with recent additions such as AMC, IFC, Sundance Now, WE tv, and BBC America.
Viewers who want every option still choose the base plan. Those who prefer to trim the bill can step down to one of the genre tiers that launched earlier in the year.
Sports plan details
The Sports plan launched in early 2026 and currently costs $64.99 for existing users or $54.99 for new subscribers during the first year. It keeps the same local broadcast networks but replaces most entertainment channels with an extensive sports lineup.
The sports block includes every ESPN network, FS1 and FS2, NFL Network, NBA TV, Golf Channel, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, SEC Network, and CBS Sports Network. Unlimited DVR and multiview features carry over unchanged.
An optional Sports Plus add-on for $10.99 adds NFL RedZone, beIN Sports, and Tennis Channel. The plan targets cord-cutters who follow live games but rarely watch reality or scripted series.
Entertainment plan breakdown
Priced at $54.99 for current subscribers and $44.99 for new users on promo, the Entertainment plan drops every dedicated sports network. In return it supplies more than sixty channels focused on lifestyle, reality, and scripted programming.
Locals remain, joined by AMC, Bravo, Comedy Central, Paramount Network, FX and FXX, Food Network, HGTV, Hallmark Channel, TLC, Discovery, BET, CMT, E!, Animal Planet, and Adult Swim. The absence of ESPN or FS1 keeps the monthly cost lower for non-sports households.
Many families pair this tier with a news or family add-on later if their needs change, avoiding the need to jump back to the full base plan.
News plus family bundle
The News + Entertainment + Family bundle launched alongside the other genre plans and is currently $69.99 for existing subscribers or $59.99 on promo. It layers CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, CNBC, Bloomberg, C-SPAN, and Fox Business onto the entertainment base.
Kids and documentary channels such as Disney Channel, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, PBS Kids, and National Geographic fill out the package. The tier suits mixed-interest households that want news and children’s programming without live sports.
A parallel Sports + News option at $71.99 existing or $56.99 promo gives sports fans the same news addition without the entertainment channels.
Add-on catalog
Premium extras remain available on any plan. Sports Plus supplies niche leagues, while Entertainment Plus bundles HBO Max, Paramount+ with Showtime, and STARZ for $29.99 a month.
Individual premiums such as HBO Max at roughly $18.49 or STARZ at $11.99 can be added à la carte. The 4K Plus tier costs $9.99 and Spanish Plus runs $14.99.
NFL Sunday Ticket remains a separate annual purchase ranging from $276 to $522 depending on timing and package. These extras let subscribers customize without upgrading the entire base plan.
Recent channel expansions
September 2026 updates brought ESPN Unlimited into the main and Sports plans at no extra cost. AMC, IFC, Sundance Now, WE tv, and BBC America also moved into lower tiers, increasing perceived value across the board.
Carriage negotiations with Disney and Univision have stabilized, reducing the risk of sudden blackouts that plagued earlier years. Channel counts now range from roughly thirty in the Sports plan to more than one hundred in the base offering, depending on market and add-ons.
Subscribers tracking social chatter note that the ESPN Unlimited integration has quieted most complaints about the previous $29.99 sports surcharge.
Local availability notes
Broadcast locals appear automatically once a ZIP code is entered during signup. In smaller markets The CW or PBS may require an antenna or an additional streaming app, but the four major networks remain consistent nationwide.
Regional sports networks vary by territory and are not included in any plan. Viewers who follow an RSN team still need a separate app or cable login.
Household location rules limit simultaneous streams outside the home network, though travel exclusions can be managed through account settings.
Cost comparison snapshot
The base plan at $82.99 remains the benchmark. Sports and Entertainment plans undercut that price by roughly $18 to $28 a month, while the combined News + Entertainment + Family tier sits in the middle at $69.99.
Promotional pricing for new users lowers each tier further during the first year, after which standard rates apply. Most add-ons stay consistent across plans, so the decision hinges on which core channels matter most.
Viewers who once defaulted to the full bundle now weigh whether the missing channels justify the savings found in the genre plans.
Choosing the right fit
Households that watch both live sports and scripted series still land on the base plan. Sports-centric subscribers save the most by moving to the dedicated Sports tier and adding only the extras they need.
Viewers who skip sports entirely can drop to the Entertainment plan and later bolt on news or family channels if preferences shift. The modular structure reduces the need to cancel and restart service.
With ESPN Unlimited now included at the lower price points, YouTube TV has narrowed the gap between full and trimmed plans without forcing subscribers to overpay for channels they never watch.
