How much will YouTube TV’s new sports-only plan cost?
How much will YouTube TV’s new sports-only plan cost?
The new channel package will reportedly launch in the next few weeks, but how much will it cost?
A new wave of genre-specific channel packages is about to start rolling out — this time at YouTube TV. The streamer was reported to be considering genre-themed channel plans as far back as September, and a few months later, the news became official that it was launching not just one, but more than 10 such plans. A new report reveals not only how much customers can expect to pay for YouTube TV’s first genre-specific subscription option, but also approximately when it will launch as well.
Key Details:
- How much?: YouTube TV’s sports package will reportedly cost $65 per month.
- Not much longer: The new plan is to launch in the coming weeks.
- What’s the difference?: YouTube TV’s package will likely have a channel selection similar to DIRECTV’s MySports plan.
New customers can save $15 per month for 5 months.
Per a report from Bloomberg, the YouTube TV sports-only package will cost $65 per month — 22% off what viewers currently pay for the YouTube TV core package, which includes 90+ sports, news, and entertainment channels. The price is also $5 less than DIRECTV’s MySports Genre Pack, but around $10 more than the Fubo Sports service, both of which also provide only sports and news channels.
While Bloomberg did not specify a launch date for the new plan, it did say YouTube TV planned to start selling it “over the next few weeks,” and hinted that other genre-specific packages could be on the way soon as well. The streamer has pledged to create more than 10 slimmed-down packages to offer customers a wide range of choices as they try to focus their entertainment spending.
While we don’t know the full channel inventory of YouTube TV’s sports plan yet, we know some of the channels it will carry. ESPN, FS1, NBC Sports Network, and local broadcast channels ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC will all be part of the package, and the ESPN Unlimited streaming service will be thrown in as well.
The sports package is quite likely to include the fully customizable multiview that YouTube TV will soon roll out. In addition, ESPN Unlimited content will be integrated directly into the YouTube TV app, giving fans even more content from the Worldwide Leader in Sports to consume on the app.
The wait for YouTube TV genre-specific channel plans is almost over, but until then, viewers can get the streamer’s all-in-one base plan at a special price of $60 per month for their first two months of service, after a 21-day free trial.
YouTube TV
YouTube TV is a live TV streaming service with more than 60 channels for $82.99/month. This plan includes local channels 32 of the top 35 cable channels, and regional sports networks (RSNs) in select markets. The base plan includes more than 100 live channels, including major broadcast networks like ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC, as well as popular cable channels such as ESPN, CNN, FX, USA Network, and TNT. Local channels are included in most markets, making YouTube TV a full replacement for traditional cable for many viewers.
