YouTube TV Price: Plans, Monthly Cost & Price History

YouTube TV is Google's live TV streaming service, built as a replacement for cable or satellite. You get local broadcast networks, cable channels, and an unlimited cloud DVR without a set-top box or a long contract. One membership covers a household, and the official page says it includes up to 6 accounts, so the monthly cost is shared by everyone at home.

What you actually pay depends on three things: which plan you choose, whether you add premium bundles, and whether you qualify for a new-member promotion. All prices on this page come from YouTube TV and were checked on Oct 11, 2026. YouTube TV changes its prices and offers often, so confirm the current figure on the official YouTube TV page before you sign up.

YouTube TV now sells two main plans. The base plan is the full lineup of 100+ channels, including local networks, news, entertainment, and major sports channels. The Sports + News Plan is a smaller package with 50+ channels, aimed at people who mainly watch live games and news.

Which Plan Fits You

The base plan, at $82.99/mo, is the better choice for households that watch a mix of entertainment, kids' programming, and sports. Most add-ons are built around it.

The Sports + News Plan costs $71.99/mo and suits viewers who mostly follow live games and news and would rarely open the entertainment channels. Its lineup is narrower, so check the channel list for your ZIP code before you pick it.

Channel availability varies by market, especially for local affiliates and regional sports networks. The official site lets you enter a ZIP code to see the exact lineup where you live.

YouTube TV often runs introductory pricing for people who have not subscribed before. At the time of our check, the offers were:

The promotional rate applies only for the stated number of months. After that, the bill moves to the regular price of the plan: $82.99/mo for the base plan or $71.99/mo for Sports + News. These deals carry an end date and eligibility rules, so read the terms on the sign-up page. Former subscribers usually do not qualify for new-user offers.

The base price covers the main channel lineup and DVR. Extra features and premium networks cost more, and these add-ons are where a YouTube TV bill tends to grow.

A few notes on the main options:

• 4K add-on ($9.99/mo): adds 4K viewing on select content and the ability to watch recordings offline. It only helps if you have a 4K TV and a fast connection.
• Sports add-on ($10.99/mo): adds extra sports networks, including NFL RedZone. Sports fans on the base plan often consider this one.
• Entertainment Plus ($29.99/mo): bundles premium entertainment networks. Compare it with subscribing to those services directly, since you may already pay for one of them.
• Spanish-language bundle ($14.99/mo): adds Spanish networks with telenovelas, news, and live sports.

Add-ons are billed monthly on top of your plan. You can usually add or remove them at any time from your account settings.

The advertised price may not be your final bill. Some states and cities apply sales tax or local fees to streaming services, so the amount charged to your card may be slightly higher than the listed plan price. YouTube TV also uses your home location to decide which local channels you receive, so you may need to verify your location from time to time.

There is no equipment rental fee and no installation charge. You stream on a smart TV, streaming device, phone, tablet, or computer you already own.

YouTube TV has raised its regular price more than once as channel licensing costs have gone up. A general increase usually applies to existing members at a later billing date, after an email notice, so check your inbox if your bill changes without a new add-on.

• Choose the smaller plan if you only watch sports and news. The Sports + News Plan costs less than the base plan.
• Use a new-member promotion if you qualify, and set a reminder for when the regular price starts.
• Drop add-ons you rarely use. Each bundle adds a monthly charge, and they are easy to remove.
• Pause or cancel during the off-season. YouTube TV lets you cancel online, and some members pause or leave between sports seasons. Check the account settings for the options available to you.