YouTube TV's $110-Off Sports + News Deal for the NBA Season: How It Compares With DIRECTV
YouTube TV is running a deal on its Sports + News Plan: $49.99 a month for your first five months, then $71.99 a month. That saves $110 in total. The offer is for new YouTube TV users and ends November 16, 2026. YouTube TV is also offering its main 100+ channel plan for $59.99 a month for two months, then $82.99, which saves $46.
Terms are from YouTube TV's sign-up page as of October 21, 2026. Here's what the deal covers for the NBA and how it compares with DIRECTV.
YouTube TV NBA deal: the terms
- Price: $49.99 a month for 5 months, then $71.99 a month
- Total savings: $110
- Deadline: November 16, 2026
- Eligibility: new YouTube TV users only. Eligibility rules and offer terms apply, and there are no refunds.
- Trial: YouTube TV currently advertises "Try 10 days for $0"
Which NBA games are on the Sports + News Plan?
The plan has 50+ channels, including local stations, and YouTube TV's channel list includes ESPN and ESPN Unlimited. That covers the NBA's ABC, ESPN and NBC games where your local stations are available. It also includes NBA TV. YouTube TV says its Sports Plan includes NBA TV, and that Sports + News has everything in the Sports Plan plus national news channels. Peacock and Prime Video games need those services, and regional sports networks vary by market.
YouTube TV Sports + News vs. DIRECTV MySports
| YouTube TV Sports + News | DIRECTV MySports | |
|---|---|---|
| Promo price | $49.99/mo. for 5 months | $49.99 for the first month |
| Regular price | $71.99/mo. | $64.99/mo. |
| First 5 months | $249.95 | $309.95 |
| ESPN / ESPN2 | Yes | Yes (206 / 209) |
| NBA TV | Yes | Yes (216) |
| TNT / TBS | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Local ABC and NBC | Yes, where available | Yes, in select markets |
| Your team's RSN | Varies by market | Add MyHome Team where carried |
The first-five-months totals are our math from each provider's listed prices, before taxes and fees. After the promotions end, MySports costs $7 a month less than the Sports + News Plan.
Which deal makes sense?
- Lowest cost through mid-March: YouTube TV's five-month promo costs less and also includes NBA TV.
- NBA TV and lower regular pricing: MySports includes NBA TV and costs less once both promos end. Details are in our MySports $49.99 guide.
- Local teams: compare RSN availability in our YouTube TV vs. DIRECTV local sports guide.
Hulu + Live TV also has an NBA deal. See Hulu + Live TV 50% off vs. DIRECTV. Questions about DIRECTV at your address? Call 1-855-690-9884.
Frequently asked questions
What is YouTube TV's $110 off deal?
New YouTube TV users get the Sports + News Plan for $49.99 a month for five months, then $71.99 a month, saving $110. The offer ends November 16, 2026.
Does YouTube TV's Sports + News Plan include NBA games?
It includes ESPN, NBA TV and local stations, which carry the ABC, ESPN, NBA TV and NBC games. Local stations vary by area.
Is YouTube TV or DIRECTV MySports cheaper for the NBA?
Over the first five months, YouTube TV's promo is $249.95 and MySports is $309.95. After the promotions, MySports is cheaper at $64.99 a month, compared with $71.99.
Questions about channels on your DIRECTV plan? Call 1-855-690-9884.
Details reviewed October 22, 2026. Offers are set by each provider, are for new or eligible subscribers, auto-renew at the regular rate and may change or end without notice. NBA, DIRECTV, MySports, YouTube TV, Fubo, Hulu, DAZN and related marks belong to their respective owners. Local channel availability, channel numbers, packages and prices vary by address and are subject to change. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.