Will YouTube TV keep CBS?

Yes, YouTube TV reached an agreement with Paramount in February 2025 to keep CBS, CBS Sports, Nickelodeon, and other Paramount-owned channels on the service. This deal, announced around Feb. 13-14, 2025, followed a short-term extension that avoided a blackout of these channels. Google Help +4
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Will YouTube TV get CBS back?

YouTube TV announces agreement with Paramount, restoring CBS channels to the service - Yahoo Sports.
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Is CBS on YouTube TV free?

Watch CBS on YouTube TV

$82.99/mo for 100+ live channels.
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How many customers are canceling YouTube TV?

According to a new survey from Drive Research (via Variety), YouTube TV subscribers aren't happy. In response to the standoff, 24% of respondents said they had already cancelled their subscription or were planning to do so. That's according to around 1,100 consumers who responded to the survey.
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What's the best replacement for YouTube TV?

What Are the Best YouTube TV Alternatives?
  1. DirecTV. DirecTV Stream offers 90+ live TV channels with its “Entertainment” package, which costs just $49.99/month right now as part of a special offer (compared to $83 for YouTube TV). ...
  2. Hulu + Live TV. ...
  3. Fubo TV. ...
  4. Sling.
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How To Watch CBS On YouTube TV? [in 2025]

How to tell YouTube TV to keep CBS?

Go to KeepCBS.com to tell YouTube TV not to drop these channels.
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What is the downside of YouTube TV?

Cons of YouTube TV include recurring price increases, missing some regional sports networks (RSNs), a DVR system that deletes recordings after 9 months and can't record single episodes, a sometimes confusing interface, and dependence on a strong internet connection, with occasional disputes leading to channel blackouts like Disney networks. 
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What channels will YouTube TV lose?

Here's the full list of networks being pulled from YouTube TV: ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNews, Freeform, FX, FXX, FXM, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Disney XD, SEC Network, Nat Geo, Nat Geo Wild, ABC News Live, ACC Network, Localish; on the Spanish plan, ESPN Deportes, Baby TV Español and Nat Geo Mundo.
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How can I watch CBS without YouTube TV?

Hulu + Live TV

The live TV streaming service is much more than that, delivering free subscriptions to ESPN+, Disney+, and Hulu in addition to its 95-channel lineup. This live TV channel lineup includes CBS, as well as other popular channels like ABC, Fox, and NBC.
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Why is ABC no longer on YouTube TV?

Because Google, LLC (parent company of YouTube TV) and Disney were unable to reach an agreement, YouTube TV dropped the Disney suite of channels. Unfortunately, this means all ABC-affiliated stations (even those not owned by Disney) were also dropped from the YouTube TV platform.
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Has YouTube TV and Fox reached an agreement?

Yes, YouTube TV and Fox came to a new agreement in late August 2025, after initially agreeing to a short-term extension to prevent a blackout of Fox channels like Fox News and Fox Sports on YouTube TV, ensuring continued access for subscribers just as football season began. The multi-year deal resolved negotiations that had led to a near-disruption, keeping local Fox stations and sports programming available. 
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Where can I watch CBS for free?

You can watch CBS for free by using the CBS app for the latest episodes (no login needed), using a digital antenna for live local broadcasts, or exploring free options like Puffer (puffer.stanford.edu) for live streaming. For full access and live local feeds with a subscription, you can use Paramount+ (with a potential free trial) or link your existing cable/streaming login in the CBS app. 
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What happens if the YouTube TV deal fails?

More than 20 channels would be removed from YouTube TV, the company said, adding if the content is unavailable for an extended period of time, the company would offer users a $20 credit. Affected networks include ESPN and its sister sports networks, ABC, FX, NatGeo, Disney Channel and Freeform.
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Why are people leaving YouTube TV?

People are canceling YouTube TV primarily due to high costs, recent Disney channel blackouts (losing ESPN, ABC), and general dissatisfaction with losing core content, leading many to seek alternatives for sports and news, while others find they don't use live TV features enough to justify the price, opting for cheaper on-demand services or free over-the-air TV. The ongoing dispute with Disney significantly increased churn rates as subscribers lost access to essential sports and network programming, though some also cite general price creep and a desire for a simpler setup. 
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What is the 8 minute rule on YouTube?

The YouTube 8-minute rule refers to a monetization threshold where videos 8 minutes or longer become eligible for mid-roll ads (ads placed within the video), not just pre-roll (before) or post-roll (after) ads, maximizing creator revenue. While longer videos have historically been preferred for ad placement, the 8-minute mark allows creators to earn more from shorter, yet substantial, content without needing to stretch it to the previous 10-minute requirement, balancing revenue potential with viewer experience.
 
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What is better, Hulu or YouTube TV?

Hulu + Live TV bundles its streaming library with Disney+ and ESPN+, includes FX/A&E content, and excels for families deep in the Disney ecosystem, while YouTube TV offers a cleaner interface, superior DVR, a larger channel count (sometimes), and generally better reliability and a cable-like feel, but lacks Disney/ESPN unless a deal changes, though it has AMC. The best choice depends on prioritizing Disney content and originals (Hulu) or a simpler, more robust live TV experience with better DVR (YouTube TV). 
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Will I lose CBS if I have YouTube TV?

YouTube TV subscribers continue to have access to Paramount channels, including CBS, and any recordings that are in their Library.
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Did CBS and YouTube TV reach an agreement?

A YouTube rep said, “We're happy to share that we've reached a deal to continue carrying Paramount channels, including CBS, CBS Sports, Nickelodeon and more. With this agreement, YouTube TV will continue to offer 100-plus channels and add-ons including Paramount+ and will enable more user choice in the future.
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What are the alternatives to YouTube TV?

In the U.S., there are six major live TV streaming services: YouTube TV, Hulu with Live TV, Sling TV, Fubo, DirecTV and Philo.
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Why is YouTube TV so expensive now?

YouTube TV is expensive primarily due to rising content licensing fees from large media companies, especially for live sports, which forces the service to raise prices to cover these costs, similar to cable TV, despite adding channels and features over time. This business model requires bundling many channels, and as broadcast and sports rights become more costly, YouTube TV passes those increases to subscribers, making it pricier than its initial launch price. 
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What is YouTube's biggest rival?

YouTube's biggest competitors vary by category, but TikTok and Instagram (Meta) dominate short-form video and social engagement, while Netflix and Disney+ compete for overall TV/streaming time, with Netflix often cited as a primary rival in viewership battles, and platforms like Vimeo, Twitch, and Rumble offering niche alternatives for creators and specific audiences.
 
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What is America's #1 TV streaming platform?

As of 2024, Roku is the U.S. market leader in streaming video distribution, reaching nearly 145 million people.
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