What is Included in YouTube TV?

YouTube TV is a great choice for TV streaming. Just like traditional TV (cable) it will have ads on most stations but you will have a solid choice of cable and local channels plus extra benefits. There are no contracts so you can try it out without being obligated to keep it.

The Base Package ($73/month) is YouTube TV's walk-in package and includes more than 100 live TV channels covering entertainment, news, sports, and kids' networks. The exact number of channels correlates to your address to do carriage agreements with programmers. Some of the key channels include ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC, ESPN, Cartoon Network, Disney channels, and many more.

User Profiles and Simultaneous Streams: You can create up to six user profiles per household and stream on three devices simultaneously. This is a huge win for families with multiple devices.

Cloud DVR Storage: You get unlimited cloud storage space, included. Record shows, movies, and live events but know that recordings are automatically deleted after nine months.

Device Compatibility: YouTube TV works on a variety of devices including your phone, tablet and laptop as well as smart TVs, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, Apple TV, Android TV and gaming consoles.

Premium Add-Ons: For additional fees, you can add premium channels that you pick like HBO Max, SHOWTIME, STARZ, and sports channels like NFL RedZone and NBA League Pass. Pricing depends on the channel. <.p>

4K Plus Add-On ($9.99/month): This add-on offers 4K playback of select channels, offline viewing of DVR recordings (mobile only), and no limits on simultaneous streams at home.

Sports Plus Add-On ($10.99/month): Includes additional sports channels like BeIN Sports, NFL RedZone, and more.

Entertainment Plus Add-On ($29.99/month): Offers additional channels and services including HBO Max, Showtime, and Starz networks.

Other Premium Add-Ons: Options like Acorn TV, AMC Plus, Cinemax, and others are available for additional monthly fees.

The content gets delivered digitally via either your internet browser or via the YouTube TV app.

You can try YouTube TV for free for up to one week before you’d have to cancel or be automatically enrolled in a basic subscription. The trial period gives you ample opportunity to watch the live ESPN channels and about 100 others before the basic subscription of $72.99/mo. kicks in. YouTube at times will offer other introductory promotions so be sure to check online.