How much does YouTube TV cost?
YouTube TV's main Base Plan costs $82.99 per month for 100+ channels. In 2026 the service also added cheaper genre-specific plans starting at $54.99 per month for viewers who do not need the full lineup.
Cost breakdown
| Option | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Base Plan | $82.99/mo | 100+ channels including locals, sports, and news. |
| Entertainment Plan | $54.99/mo | Lifestyle and drama channels (FX, Hallmark, HGTV). |
| Sports Plan | $64.99/mo | ESPN, FS1, and local major networks. |
| News + Entertainment + Family | $69.99/mo | Kids' programming, news, and general entertainment. |
| Sports + News Plan | $71.99/mo | Core sports plus national news (CNN, MSNBC, Fox News). |
| Intro promo (Base Plan) | $67.99/mo | First three months for new members, through June 30, 2026. |
The Base Plan and new genre plans
YouTube TV's flagship Base Plan costs $82.99 per month and includes more than 100 channels, covering local broadcast networks, major sports, and news. It comes with unlimited cloud DVR storage and allows streaming on up to three devices at once, which is why it remains the option most subscribers choose.
In 2026 YouTube TV introduced a lineup of cheaper, genre-specific plans for people who do not want every channel. These start at $54.99 per month and let viewers pay mainly for the content they actually watch, such as sports, news, or entertainment, rather than the full bundle.
Add-ons and extra costs
Beyond the base subscription, premium networks and feature add-ons increase the monthly bill. Channels like HBO Max, Showtime, and STARZ, plus sports packages such as NFL Sunday Ticket, are sold separately and can add anywhere from a few dollars to well over a hundred per month depending on the package.
The 4K Plus add-on enables higher-resolution streaming, offline downloads, and unlimited simultaneous streams on your home network. Promotional intro pricing is common for new members, but the rate steps up to the standard price once the promo window ends, so factor in the full price when budgeting.
How it compares and how to decide
YouTube TV is priced in line with rival live-TV streamers like Hulu + Live TV and remains cheaper than most traditional cable packages, which often cost roughly $30 more per month for a comparable channel count. There is no annual contract, so subscribers can pause or cancel at any time.
Choosing the right plan comes down to what you watch. If you want local channels plus broad sports and news coverage, the Base Plan is the simplest fit. If you only care about one category, the new genre plans can cut the monthly cost by $10 to $30 while still covering your priority channels.
Frequently asked questions
- How much is the YouTube TV Base Plan?
- The Base Plan is $82.99 per month for 100+ channels. New members can often get a promotional rate of $67.99 per month for the first three months.
- Are there cheaper YouTube TV plans?
- Yes. In 2026 YouTube TV added genre-specific plans starting at $54.99 per month, including Entertainment, Sports, and combined News/Family options for viewers who do not need the full channel lineup.
- Does YouTube TV require a contract?
- No. YouTube TV is a month-to-month subscription with no annual contract, so you can pause or cancel at any time without an early-termination fee.
Researched and edited by Calvin Lauderdale, Lead Researcher & Editor. Figures on this page were verified against the sources above as of June 23, 2026.