YouTube TV’s new plans explained: Prices, channels, switching, availability (Updated: More details)
Source: Android Authority
Update – February 17 2026 (1:22 AM ET)
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We’ve updated the article with a list of channels Google has officially shared for all its new YouTube TV plans. Previously, only the channels included in the Sports plan were known. The new information now covers the other plans as well. Read on for the latest details.
Original article – February 9 2026 (10:25 PM ET)
YouTube TV has finally started rolling out its new plan options, allowing users to customize what they want to watch rather than being limited to the platform’s main base plan.
- So far, YouTube TV has listed five new plans out of the 10+ genre‑specific plans expected to roll out eventually.
- The five new plans will roll out gradually over the next few weeks. If you don’t see an option to switch today, you may need to wait a couple of days before you can subscribe to one of them.
Below we break down:
- What the new plans are all about
- The channels each plan includes
- Pricing for each plan
- Everything you need to know about switching
Stay tuned for the full channel line‑up and pricing details for each plan as they become available.
YouTube TV New Plans
YouTube TV is rolling out five genre‑specific bundles. All plans include the major local broadcast affiliates (ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC, PBS, and The CW).
| Plan | Price (per month) |
|---|---|
| Sports | $64.99 |
| Sports + News | $71.99 |
| Sports + News + Entertainment | $77.99 |
| Entertainment | $54.99 |
| News + Entertainment + Family | $69.99 |
Note: New subscribers receive a discounted first‑year price of $54.99 for the Sports plan. Prices and channel line‑ups are subject to change.
Full Channel Line‑up for the Sports Plan
Source: Deadline
Local Broadcast Affiliates
- ABC
- CBS
- The CW
- Fox
- NBC
- PBS
Sports & News Networks
- ESPN, ESPN News, ESPN2, ESPNU
- ACC Network, SEC Network, Big Ten Network
- FS1, FS2
- NBA TV
- Golf Channel
NBC & Regional Sports Networks
- USA Network
- NBCSN
- CBS Sports Network
- PickleBall TV
- T2
- TUDN
Additional Cable Networks
- TBS, TNT, truTV
- NFL Network
Future Additions:
- ESPN Unlimited (available later this fall)
- Ability to pair the Sports plan with NFL Sunday Ticket
Channel Line‑ups for the Other Plans
The lists below are representative, not exhaustive. Full channel listings will be shown when you sign up or switch plans.
Sports + News ($71.99/month)
All Sports‑Plan channels plus:
- Fox Business, Fox News, CNBC, MS NOW, Newsmax, NewsNation, CNN, C‑SPAN, ABC News Live, LiveNOW from FOX, FOX Weather, NBC News NOW
Entertainment ($54.99/month)
- Freeform, FX, FXM, FXX, Hallmark, Bravo, E!, BET, CMT, Comedy Central, MTV, Paramount+, TV Land, VH1, HSN, QVC, Game Show Network, Galavisión, Animal Swim, Discovery, Food Network, HGTV, HLN, OWN, TCM, TLC, Travel Channel
Sports + News + Entertainment ($77.99/month)
A combination of the Sports + News and Entertainment channel line‑ups.
News + Entertainment + Family ($69.99/month)
All Entertainment channels plus:
- Fox Business, Fox News, CNBC, MS NOW, Newsmax, NewsNation, CNN, C‑SPAN, ABC News Live, LiveNOW from FOX, FOX Weather, NBC News NOW
- Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Disney XD, National Geographic, National Geographic Wild, Nick Jr., Nickelodeon, Smithsonian, PBS Kids, Cartoon Network, Great American Family, Great American Faith & Living
Base (Main) Plan
- Price: $82.99/month
- Channels: 100+ (the most comprehensive offering)
How to Mix & Match
YouTube TV allows you to combine genre plans (e.g., Sports + Entertainment, Entertainment + Family) to create a custom bundle that fits your viewing habits. The featured plans above are just a sampling of the most popular configurations.
All channel line‑ups are subject to change; see the full list during sign‑up.
Plan Availability
If you want to switch your YouTube TV plan, keep in mind that plan availability can depend on your billing provider (e.g., mobile carrier, internet provider, or Google Play Billing).
- Partner‑implemented plans: Some new plans may not appear immediately because they’re being rolled out by your provider.
- What to do if a plan isn’t listed:
- Wait for your billing provider to add the option, or
- Switch to direct billing on the YouTube TV homepage for the quickest access to all available plans.
Switching to a New YouTube TV Plan
You can change your YouTube TV subscription at any time by visiting the plan‑switch page. On that page you’ll see:
- Your current plan
- All available plans you can switch to
Note: Plan changes cannot be made through the Android or iOS YouTube TV apps. See the official notes here.
What Happens to Add‑Ons?
Any add‑ons you already have (e.g., sports, premium channels) automatically move to the new plan.
Billing & Credits
| Situation | What You’re Charged | Credit Details |
|---|---|---|
| Switch to any plan | Full price of the new plan immediately | Credit for the unused portion of the old plan is applied automatically. |
| Switch to a cheaper plan | New (lower) monthly price | Credit for the difference is applied to your next payment. |
| Maximum credit | — | The credit cannot exceed the remaining balance of the new plan at the time of switch. |
| Promotional plan | — | Switching ends the promotion; you lose any remaining promotional benefits. |
The date you switch becomes your new monthly billing date.
Frequency of Switching
You may switch plans as often as you like—each time you’ll be billed for the new plan and receive the appropriate credit for the previous one.
What Will Happen to Your DVR Recordings?
When you change your YouTube TV plan, your DVR library updates to match the channels included in the new plan.
- If the new plan does not include a channel you previously had:
- All recordings from that channel become inaccessible.
- If you revert to a plan that includes the channel within 21 days:
- The lost recordings become available again.
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