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How YouTube TV customers can watch Paramount-owned channels

How YouTube TV customers can watch Paramount-owned channels

If you’re about to lose your access to Paramount broadcast and cable channels on YouTube TV, we’ll show you some alternatives for watching.

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David Satin has been a dedicated News Writer at The Streamable since 2022, covering a wide range of stories in the entertainment and streaming industries. With years of experience writing online, David previously worked as a list writer for Screen Rant, where he gained recognition for his extensive coverage of sci-fi and fantasy genres. His ability to break and analyze major stories has made him a trusted voice in the streaming world. Over the course of his career, Satin has become an integral part of The Streamable team, contributing to some of the most impactful stories in the industry.
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Known for breaking major streaming stories, he’s covered everything from Netflix policy shifts to Peacock’s ad-tier changes. A sci-fi fan and Toshiba Fire TV user, he brings sharp analysis and a love for the genre to his reporting.
There are several alternatives to YouTube TV for watching Paramount-owned cable channels.

YouTube TV customers are about to be caught in the crossfire of a carriage dispute between that streamer and Paramount. While common, carriage disputes are nevertheless disruptive, and considering the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament starts on March 20, the two sides don’t have a lot of time to iron out their problems before viewers begin missing a hugely popular programming event.

If you’re a YouTube TV subscriber, we’ll lay out a few options for you to watch Paramount programming while you wait for the dispute to be resolved. See how you can find Paramount content below!

How to watch Paramount channels that go dark on YouTube TV

Keep access to all Paramount cable channels with Hulu + Live TV

If you want to ensure uninterrupted access to Paramount cable channels and don’t want to wait for the carriage dispute to resolve, we recommend going with Hulu + Live TV. As you’ll see in the chart below, Hulu + Live TV comes with all the top cable channels owned by Paramount, and offers CBS in the vast majority of areas in the United States.

Hulu + Live TV will cost you the same $83 per month you were paying for YouTube TV and comes with a three-day free trial. It also comes with a big bonus in the form of the Disney Bundle; each Hulu + Live TV subscription at $83 per month or more comes with free access to Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu, a $17 value.

DIRECTV Fubo Hulu Philo Sling TV YouTube TV
Free Trial Free Trial Free 3-Day Trial Free Trial Save with Sling Free Trial
$20.99 $9.99 $28.99 $25 $19.99 $29.99 $45.99 $45.99 $64.99
BET + $22 + $59 + $61 ✓ - - ✓ ✓ + $18
CBS + $24 + $59 + $61 - - - - - ✓
CBS Sports Network + $15 + $59 + $61 - - - - - ✓
CMT + $22 + $59 + $61 ✓ - - + $6 + $6 + $18
Comedy Central + $22 + $59 + $61 ✓ - - ✓ ✓ + $18
MTV + $22 + $59 + $61 ✓ - - + $6 + $6 + $18
Nickelodeon + $0 + $59 + $61 ✓ - - - - + $18
Paramount Network + $22 + $59 + $61 ✓ - - + $6 + $6 + $18
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Hulu Live TV

Hulu Live TV is a live TV streaming service with more than 70 channels for $89.99 per month. Hulu + Live TV base plan includes local channels 32 of the top 35 cable channels, and regional sports networks (RSNs). Subscribers get free access to Disney+ and ESPN Select at no extra charge.

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Where it really separates itself is value. Your subscription doesn’t just cover live TV — it also includes full access to Hulu’s on-demand library, plus bundled subscriptions to Disney+ and ESPN Select content at no extra cost. That means you’re getting everything from next-day network TV episodes and Hulu Originals, to Marvel, Star Wars, and live sports content all in one place without juggling multiple bills.

For sports fans, Hulu + Live TV also includes regional sports networks (RSNs) in select areas, a feature many competing services have dropped. That can be a big deal if you’re trying to follow local MLB, NBA, or NHL teams.

The DVR experience is another strong point. Subscribers get unlimited cloud DVR storage and the ability to fast-forward through commercials on recorded content — a feature that used to cost extra but is now standard. It’s designed to feel closer to a traditional cable DVR, just without the box.

If you want to customize further, several add-ons are available. You can upgrade to premium channels like HBO, Showtime, or Starz, add an unlimited streams option for households with lots of viewers, or go ad-free on Hulu’s on-demand content (live TV will still include ads).

Overall, Hulu + Live TV is less about being the cheapest option and more about being the most comprehensive. It’s built for people who want live TV, on-demand shows, and bundled streaming services all under one roof — without having to piece everything together themselves.

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$89.99+ / month
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Watch CBS and on-demand Paramount content: Paramount+ with SHOWTIME

If you don’t need to watch all Paramount-owned cable networks live, and also don’t want to cancel your YouTube TV subscription, we recommend snagging a subscription to Paramount+ with SHOWTIME. This is the ad-free tier of Paramount’s on-demand streaming service and costs $13 per month after a seven-day free trial.

Crucially, this plan includes a live stream of your local CBS station in all American markets, so you can watch local news programming, live sports events, and primetime shows. It doesn’t include streams of other Paramount-owned channels, but most of Paramount’s cable networks send next-day episodes to Paramount+, so you’ll still have access to them on-demand.

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Paramount Plus

Paramount+ is a subscription video streaming service that includes on-demand access to 40,000+ TV show episodes from BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., and more. Get free access with a Walmart+ subscription.

Paramount+ includes “1883,” “Tulsa King,” “Star Trek: Discovery,” “SpongeBob SquarePants,” and “PAW Patrol.” Subscribers can watch the NFL, college football, The Masters, college basketball, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, Serie A, and NWSL. The service also offers the option to watch your live CBS affiliate. The upgraded ad-free package includes premium movies and shows from Showtime.

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$8.99+ / month
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Watch CBS with an over-the-air antenna

If you’re looking for a stopgap solution that will bring back CBS without the necessity for paying a monthly subscription fee, consider grabbing an over-the-air (OTA) antenna. Online retailers like Mohu sell various models of antennas at different price points that will allow you to get local broadcast networks like ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC.

Best of all, an OTA antenna doesn’t come with a subscription fee. A one-time purchase price gets you uninterrupted access to local broadcast channels in the range of your receiver, giving you access to all the area-specific programming and sports you could want.

David Satin
David Satin has been a dedicated News Writer at The Streamable since 2022, covering a wide range of stories in the entertainment and streaming industries. With years of experience writing online, David previously worked as a list writer for Screen Rant, where he gained recognition for his extensive coverage of sci-fi and fantasy genres. His ability to break and analyze major stories has made him a trusted voice in the streaming world. Over the course of his career, Satin has become an integral part of The Streamable team, contributing to some of the most impactful stories in the industry.
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