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As of 29 August 2026, YouTube TV starts at $59.99/month. YouTube TV is a live TV streaming subscription with 100+ channels and unlimited cloud DVR storage, priced from $82. Softwr lists it under Entertainment.
Overview
What YouTube TV does
YouTube TV is a live TV streaming subscription with 100+ channels and unlimited cloud DVR storage, priced from $82.99 per month as of August 2026.
What people use it for
- Watching live sports with multiview capability to watch up to 4 games simultaneously
- Accessing 100+ broadcast and cable channels for entertainment and shows
- Streaming news coverage from CNN, FOX News, and local stations
- Sharing household accounts with up to 6 individual family members
- Recording unlimited content with DVR storage across devices
The honest half
Where it falls short
Concrete and checkable, so you can decide whether any of them matter to you. This is the half of a review a vendor will not write about YouTube TV.
- Base Plan streams to only 3 devices simultaneously; the 4K Plus add-on is required for unlimited concurrent streams, per tv.youtube.com pricing page (Aug 2026)
- Base Plan is priced at $82.99 per month as of August 2026 per YouTube TV's own pricing page, with a discounted $67.99 rate only for the first 3 months
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Pricing
What YouTube TV costs
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
YouTube TV Standard
$82.99 /mo
- 100+ channels
- Unlimited DVR storage
- 6 individual accounts
- Up to 4 simultaneous streams
YouTube TV Sports
$64.99 /mo
- 30+ sports channels
YouTube TV Promotional (New Users)
$59.99 /mo
- Standard plan
- First 3 months promotional rate
Add-Ons
$1.99 /mo
- 4K Plus ($9.99/month)
- Entertainment Plus ($29.99/month)
- Sports Plus ($10.99/month)
- Spanish TV ($14.99/month)
Answered, with sources
Questions people ask
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Do I need a contract or annual commitment for YouTube TV?
No, YouTube TV has no contracts or hidden fees. You can cancel anytime.
SourceCan multiple household members watch YouTube TV at the same time?
Yes, YouTube TV allows up to 4 simultaneous streams and supports 6 individual household accounts with personalized recommendations for each member.
SourceHow much DVR storage does YouTube TV include?
YouTube TV includes unlimited DVR storage at no extra cost, allowing you to record as much content as you want.
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