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YouTube TV’s plans
YouTube TV now offers its main plan plus 12 predefined genre-based options for new subscribers, built around combinations of sports, news, entertainment, and family channels.
Google says the main and genre-based plans share core features such as unlimited DVR, family sharing, and the standard concurrent-stream limit. A family manager can share YouTube TV with up to five other household members, and the standard limit is three simultaneous streams. The optional 4K Plus add-on can provide unlimited streams on the home Wi-Fi network plus three outside the home.
For a deeper dive into YouTube TV’s strengths and features, explore our full YouTube TV review.
How much do YouTube TV streaming plans cost?
YouTube TV Plans and Pricing
| Package Name | Price | Free Trial | Channel count |
|---|---|---|---|
YouTube TV | $67.99/mo. for the first 3 mos. | 5 days | 100+ |
Spanish Plan | $34.99/mo. | 5 days | 30+ |
Entertainment | $54.99 | 5 days | 59 |
Sports | $64.99 for first 12 mos. | 5 days | 59 |
News + Entertainment + Family | $69.99 | 5 days | 90 |
Sports + News | $71.99 | 5 days | 79 |
Data effective as of post date.
YouTube TV’s current lineup includes the main YouTube TV plan plus genre-based options such as Sports, Entertainment, News + Entertainment, Sports + News, and several combinations that add Family programming. The main YouTube TV plan includes more than 100 channels and is Google’s most comprehensive option. A separate Spanish Plan is also available without a main YouTube TV membership.
YouTube TV includes unlimited DVR without a storage-space limit, while promotional pricing and free-trial offers vary by plan, eligibility, and signup date.
YouTube TV plans FAQ
Which YouTube TV plan should I choose?
The main YouTube TV plan is the service's most comprehensive option, with more than 100 channels across sports, news, entertainment, family programming, and local networks. The Sports Plan focuses on sports networks such as ESPN while also including local broadcast channels. The Entertainment Plan focuses on entertainment channels without requiring subscribers to pay for the Sports or News categories. Other plans combine two or three programming categories. Promotional pricing varies by plan and eligibility.
Does YouTube TV include ESPN content?
ESPN is included in YouTube TV's main plan and Sports Plan, as well as applicable genre-based plans that include sports programming. YouTube TV also provides ESPN Unlimited content when ESPN is included in your plan. Plans focused only on other genres may not include ESPN, so check the channel lineup for the specific plan you're considering.
What's the difference between YouTube TV and YouTube TV's base plan?
YouTube TV is now the name of the service's main plan, which was formerly called the Base Plan. It includes more than 100 channels and remains the most comprehensive option. Google also offers 12 predefined genre-based plans for new subscribers, including Sports, Entertainment, News + Entertainment, Sports + News, and several other combinations. These genre plans share core features with the main plan, including DVR, family sharing, and standard concurrent-stream limits. The separate Spanish Plan provides Spanish-language networks without requiring the main YouTube TV plan.
How does YouTube TV compare to Sling TV?
YouTube TV includes unlimited Cloud DVR storage with its plans, while Sling includes 50 hours of DVR storage with paid subscriptions and offers Unlimited DVR as a paid upgrade. The services also differ substantially in channel lineups, plan structure, simultaneous-stream limits, and add-ons, so the better fit depends on which channels and features you need. Check our YouTube TV deals page for promotional discounts, and browse our guide on what to watch on YouTube TV for channel recommendations.
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