Overview
- YouTube announced it will launch more than 10 genre-specific YouTube TV Plans in early 2026, including options focused on sports, news, family and entertainment.
- The Sports Plan will include the major broadcast networks and all ESPN channels with ESPN Unlimited, along with FS1 and NBC Sports Network, with NFL Sunday Ticket and RedZone available as add-ons.
- Slimmer plans will keep core YouTube TV features such as unlimited DVR, multiview, key plays rewatch and fantasy view.
- Pricing and full channel lineups have not been disclosed, regional sports network availability is unclear, and YouTube says ESPN Unlimited content will be technically integrated by the end of 2026.
- The rollout follows new distribution deals, including a multiyear pact with Disney after a 15-day blackout of ESPN and ABC, as well as renewals with Fox and NBCUniversal.