History of YouTube TV in Timeline

YouTube TV is a subscription-based streaming service from YouTube (owned by Google/Alphabet) offering live TV channels, on-demand content, and cloud DVR. Launched in 2017, it provides access to over 100 television networks and 30+ OTT-originated services. This virtual multichannel video programming distributor gives users a cable-like experience without traditional hardware, delivered over the internet.

February 28, 2017: YouTube TV Announcement

On February 28, 2017, Alphabet Inc. announced YouTube TV, an American subscription over-the-top streaming television service operated by YouTube.

2017: YouTube TV adds MLB Network and MLS streaming rights

In 2017, YouTube TV added MLB Network and entered into regional streaming rights deals with two Major League Soccer clubs, Seattle Sounders FC and Los Angeles FC.

February 2018: YouTube TV Adds Turner Broadcasting Networks

In February 2018, YouTube TV began carrying Time Warner-owned Turner Broadcasting System's cable networks, including TBS, TNT, CNN, and Cartoon Network.

March 2018: YouTube TV Price Increase

In March 2018, YouTube TV increased its monthly price for the first time from $34.99 to $39.99, with no grandfathering or opt-out option, after adding NBA TV and MLB Network.

June 19, 2018: YouTube TV offers Starz as a premium add-on

On June 19, 2018, YouTube TV began offering Starz as a premium add-on, containing linear feeds of the six Starz and eight Starz Encore channels.

January 2019: YouTube TV Expands Coverage

In January 2019, YouTube TV expanded to cover 98% of U.S. households.

March 2019: YouTube TV available in all American television markets

In March 2019, YouTube TV launched in Glendive, Montana, making the service available in all 210 American television markets.

April 10, 2019: YouTube TV Adds Discovery Networks and Increases Price

On April 10, 2019, YouTube TV added nine networks owned by Discovery, Inc., and concurrently announced a second monthly price increase, from $39.99 to $49.99.

July 2019: YouTube TV signs deal with PBS

In July 2019, YouTube TV announced it had signed a multi-year deal with PBS to allow carriage of live streams of the public broadcaster's member stations and PBS Kids Channel beginning as early as the fourth quarter of 2019.

December 15, 2019: YouTube TV adds PBS affiliate stations

On December 15, 2019, the first PBS affiliate stations were added to YouTube TV.

February 20, 2020: YouTube TV to Carry HBO and Cinemax

On February 20, 2020, YouTube TV reached an agreement with WarnerMedia to carry HBO and Cinemax as add-ons, allowing access to HBO Max streaming service.

February 28, 2020: YouTube TV and Sinclair Reach Interim Agreement

On February 28, 2020, YouTube TV and Sinclair Broadcast Group reached an interim agreement to continue offering Sinclair-owned regional sports networks while negotiations were under way.

March 5, 2020: YouTube TV and Sinclair Reach New Deal

On March 5, 2020, YouTube TV and Sinclair reached a new deal to continue carrying all the Fox RSNs except three – the YES Network, Fox Sports Prime Ticket and Fox Sports West.

May 2020: YouTube TV Reaches Expanded Deal with ViacomCBS

In May 2020, YouTube TV reached an expanded, multi-year deal with ViacomCBS (now Paramount Global) to add the company's major cable networks.

September 2020: YouTube TV Adds NFL Network and Sports Plus Add-on

In September 2020, YouTube TV added the NFL Network to its base lineup and announced the launch of a Sports Plus add-on package.

October 1, 2020: YouTube TV drops Sinclair RSNs

On October 1, 2020, YouTube TV dropped Sinclair RSNs (one of which was carrying the Bally Sports moniker now) after the two sides could not come to a renegotiation agreement.

December 1, 2020: YouTube TV to Carry NewsNation

On December 1, 2020, YouTube TV announced an agreement to carry Nexstar Media Group's NewsNation beginning in January 2021.

January 2021: YouTube TV to Carry NewsNation

In January 2021, YouTube TV began to carry Nexstar Media Group's NewsNation.

February 2021: YouTube TV Launches 'Entertainment Plus' Add-on

In February 2021, YouTube TV launched its “Entertainment Plus” add-on, an optional discount bundle consisting of the HBO Max, Showtime and Starz premium add-ons.

March 16, 2021: YouTube TV Adds Additional ViacomCBS-Owned Networks

On March 16, 2021, YouTube TV announced that seven additional ViacomCBS-owned networks would be added to the lineup.

September 2, 2021: YouTube TV Adds Sports Channels to Sports Plus Add-on

On September 2, 2021, YouTube TV announced that BeIN Sports, Outside TV, VSiN and several other niche sports channels would be added to its Sports Plus add-on tier, effective September 8.

December 2021: YouTube TV Engages in Dispute with Disney, Resulting in Blackout

In December 2021, YouTube TV engaged in a dispute with The Walt Disney Company over a contract renewal, resulting in a blackout of Disney-owned networks until a new deal was reached a day later.

May 2022: YouTube TV Launches Spanish-Language Base Plan

In May 2022, YouTube TV launched a secondary Spanish-language base plan aimed at Hispanic and Latino customers, and a complimentary "Spanish Plus" add-on.

September 2022: YouTube TV Allows A La Carte Premium Add-on Purchases

In September 2022, YouTube TV began allowing subscribers the option of purchasing its premium add-ons without requiring signing up for the 85-channel base plan.

December 2022: YouTube TV Named Exclusive Provider of NFL Sunday Ticket

In December 2022, YouTube TV was named the exclusive provider of NFL Sunday Ticket beginning with the 2023 NFL season, replacing DirecTV.

January 2023: MLB Network Removed from YouTube TV

In January 2023, YouTube TV and MLB Network failed to reach a contract renewal agreement, leading to the removal of MLB Network from the platform.

January 31, 2023: YouTube TV drops MLB Network

On January 31, 2023, YouTube TV notified subscribers that it was dropping MLB Network after the company was unable to reach a new agreement with the channel for continued carriage.

March 16, 2023: YouTube TV Increases Price for New Members

On March 16, 2023, YouTube TV increased the price from $64.99 to $72.99 per month for new members.

April 18, 2023: YouTube TV Price Increase for Existing Members

On April 18, 2023, YouTube TV increased the price from $64.99 to $72.99 per month for existing members who subscribed to YouTube TV.

May 17, 2023: YouTube TV Suffers Glitch During NBA Playoff Game

On May 17, 2023, YouTube TV experienced a glitch that made many channels unavailable for several hours, including TNT during an NBA playoff game.

August 16, 2023: NFL Sunday Ticket Officially Launched

On August 16, 2023, NFL Sunday Ticket officially launched as a standalone add-on on both YouTube TV and YouTube's Primetime Channels store.

November 18, 2023: KTVK Pulled Off YouTube TV in Phoenix

On November 18, 2023, Phoenix television station KTVK was removed from YouTube TV due to a dispute with its parent company, Gray Television, impacting the availability of local Phoenix Suns and Mercury games.

December 12, 2023: HBO and HBO Max Linear/VOD Add-ons Converted into Max Offering

On December 12, 2023, the separate HBO and HBO Max linear/VOD add-ons were converted into a singular Max offering.

February 9, 2024: YouTube TV Subscriber Count Update

As of February 9, 2024, YouTube TV had over 8 million subscribers.

February 22, 2024: YouTube TV Adds Zee Entertainment Channels

On February 22, 2024, YouTube TV added 18 channels from Zee Entertainment.

August 8, 2024: YouTube TV offers Filipino Plus add-on packages

On August 8, 2024, YouTube TV began offering Filipino Plus add-on packages featuring ABS-CBN's TFC along with GMA Network's GMA Pinoy TV, GMA Life TV and GMA News TV.

December 12, 2024: YouTube TV price increase announced

On December 12, 2024, Google announced that YouTube TV's price would increase from $72.99 to $82.99 a month effective immediately for new customers.

January 13, 2025: YouTube TV price increase goes into effect for existing members

The YouTube TV price increase announced in December 2024 goes into effect for existing members on January 13, 2025, raising the monthly price to $82.99.

February 12, 2025: YouTube TV Warns of Possible Paramount Network Removal

On February 12, 2025, YouTube TV warned subscribers about a potential removal of Paramount Global networks, including CBS and Nickelodeon, due to a contract dispute. A resolution was needed by February 13 to prevent disruptions to sports coverage.