YouTube TV and Paramount Reach Temporary Deal to Avoid CBS Blackout

The short-term agreement keeps CBS and other Paramount channels on YouTube TV while negotiations for a long-term contract continue.

YouTube TV and Paramount have agreed to a short-term extension, preventing an immediate blackout of CBS and over 20 other Paramount-owned channels.
The temporary agreement comes after both parties failed to finalize a new distribution deal before the February 13 deadline.
Paramount accuses YouTube TV of pressuring for one-sided terms, while YouTube TV emphasizes its efforts to avoid passing additional costs to subscribers.
If a long-term deal is not reached, YouTube TV subscribers may lose access to major events like March Madness and The Masters, which are broadcast on CBS.
YouTube TV has promised an $8 credit to subscribers if Paramount content is unavailable for an extended period of time.