Overview

• The extension was announced minutes after the 5 p.m. ET Aug. 27 deadline, avoiding the immediate loss of Fox, FS1, FS2, Big Ten Network, Fox News, and Fox Business on YouTube TV.
• The agreement keeps this weekend’s college football broadcasts, including Texas vs. Ohio State, on track for viewers as the NFL’s opening week nears.
• YouTube says Fox is seeking payments far above comparable partners, while Fox accuses Google of using outsized market power to push unfavorable terms.
• FCC Chair Brendan Carr urged Google to “get a deal done,” drawing attention to the clash despite the agency’s lack of authority over internet-delivered TV bundles.
• YouTube TV pledged a $10 credit if Fox content becomes unavailable for an extended period and directed users to Fox One as an alternative, with the service serving roughly 8–10 million subscribers at a base price of $82.99 per month.