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NBCUniversal Warns YouTube TV of Possible Blackout as Sept. 30 Deadline Nears

The clash centers on fees tied to Peacock’s pricing plus YouTube TV’s push to surface Peacock‑exclusive programming within its app.

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Overview

  • NBCUniversal began on-screen alerts saying its networks could be pulled from YouTube TV if a new distribution deal is not reached by Sept. 30.
  • YouTube TV says NBCUniversal is asking it to pay more than consumers pay for the same content on Peacock and pledges a $10 credit if a blackout lasts for an extended period.
  • High-demand programming at risk in early October includes Sunday Night Football, college football, Premier League, WWE, the NBA’s return to NBC, The Voice, and Saturday Night Live’s Oct. 4 premiere.
  • TelevisaUnivision’s pact with YouTube TV also expires Sept. 30, raising the prospect that Univision and NBCU-owned Telemundo could both be unavailable to subscribers.
  • YouTube TV counts roughly 9–10 million U.S. subscribers, recently resolved a similar standoff with Fox, and is pressing to integrate Peacock-only sports into its interface with compensation NBCU has not accepted.