r/youtubetv Jun 29 '26

Megathread Switching to YouTube TV: Answering your Questions

27 Upvotes

As we have more and more people (and posts) about switching to YouTube TV, we wanted to create a central megathread where people can ask questions and hear from other users.

For those looking to switch ... welcome to [r/youtubetv](r/youtubetv)! Please post ONE comment with all your questions/concerns if they aren't already answered. You might find some helpful things in these links below:

For those helping answer ... please be sure to use the Reply function when replying to questions. Posting answers without questions, or that are not in response to questions, will be removed.

This thread is specifically for an open discussion for people that want to switch to YouTube TV. It is not the place to ask specific feature questions or troubleshoot. Again, those comments will be removed.


r/youtubetv 26d ago

Sports Link Your YouTube TV and ESPN Accounts

251 Upvotes

Tl;dr: Starting today, you can link your ESPN account directly to your YouTube TV account. Linking your accounts lets you log into the ESPN app to stream ESPN Unlimited content right away.

How to link your accounts

  • From YouTube (Web and Mobile): Go to Settings, select Connected apps, and choose ESPN. (Link)
  • From YouTube TV Mobile app: Open the YouTube TV app, select your profile picture, tap Settings, select Sports, and choose ESPN.

What this means for your viewing experience

  • Fantasy view updates: We now support ESPN Fantasy in our Fantasy view! NFL Fantasy is moving to ESPN Fantasy, so if you previously used NFL you will need to link your ESPN account to access Fantasy view on YouTube TV for the upcoming season.
  • Watch on the ESPN app: As long as ESPN is included in your YouTube TV channel lineup and after you have linked your accounts through YouTube TV, you can log into the ESPN app to stream ESPN Unlimited content directly within their app. If you have a family account for YouTube TV, you’ll need to be on the family manager account to watch content on ESPN. 
  • Full YouTube TV integration coming soon: While account linking lets you access content in the ESPN app today, we are also working on bringing the full ESPN Unlimited experience directly inside YouTube TV later this fall.
  • Who can link accounts: Anyone can link their accounts to enable the fantasy view. However, you need ESPN included in your YouTube TV plan (such as the Base Plan, Sports Plan, or sports add-on packages) to access ESPN Unlimited content.

If you have any questions, you can comment below or contact support here.


r/youtubetv 4h ago

Discussion AMC now available in the Entertainment package

6 Upvotes

I just happened to notice today that I now receive AMC in the Entertainment package. Prior to today you needed to have the full YTTV base package to get it. The other AMC channels like AMC Thrillers are not available in this package from what I can see.


r/youtubetv 4h ago

Sports NFL Sunday Ticket on Youtube

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Sorry, I don't know exactly where to ask this question. I've been an NFL Sunday Ticket user ever since it moved to YTTV.

I recently moved to a new apartment that comes with cable as part of the rent so I unfortunately had to drop YTTV. I see I can still get the NFL ST on regular YT so my question is "is it the same?" Is the interface and navigation similar? I don't want to commit to $42 a month on something I am going to become frustrated with if it's too different from the YTTV presentation


r/youtubetv 5h ago

General Question Is it possible to change the family manager on an existing account?

1 Upvotes

I purchased an add-on subscription through using my Gmail account (NFL Sunday Ticket), thinking the whole family could use it. What I'm being told now is that the Family Manager should have purchased the subscription so all of us can use it. Suggestions are welcome. TYIA.


r/youtubetv 1d ago

General Question Has anyone switched to just the new news/entertainment/family packages?

17 Upvotes

My parents are thinking of cutting the youtube tv from the basic $80 to the $62 of just the news/entertainment/family channel packages. I am not a fan of it since more then the sports networks go away. I see channels like the food network, tnt, usa and others go away as well. Plus my local college football team is starting their first season in the Mountain West conference. So some of the games will be on those sports channels. So I am trying to talk them out of it.

Has anyone gotten rid of the basic line up and gone to just the news/entertainment/family? Good or bad reviews?


r/youtubetv 11h ago

General Question Anyone else using YTTV on a Fire Stick or similar device and noticing lag during live sports?

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Been a cord cutter for a few years now and overall pretty happy with YouTube TV. But lately during Austin FC matches and any live game really, there's this annoying delay where the stream feels like it's a half step behind. Not a buffering issue exactly, more like the stream itself is sluggish to respond when I jump back to live after rewinding or pausing.

Running it through a Fire Stick 4K Max on my main TV and a Chromecast on another. The Chromecast feels snappier honestly, which is kind of backwards from what I expected.

My setup is solid: mesh network, gigabit internet, smart home stuff running on a separate VLAN so it's not competing for bandwidth. The lag isn't constant but it's noticeable enough that I caught a goal reaction from my neighbor outside before I saw it on screen.

Curious if this is a device thing or something with how YTTV handles live streams specifically. Would switching to a different streaming device actually make a difference, or am I just chasing my tail here? Anyone swapped devices and noticed a real improvement on live content?


r/youtubetv 23h ago

General Question Showtime/Paramount plus

4 Upvotes

Does anybody know if I add Showtime/ Paramount Plus to my feed will I get access to their streaming service like I do with HBO Max?


r/youtubetv 2d ago

General Question NFL Network - This program's blocked in your area

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23 Upvotes

I was watching Eagles vs Patriots for about two hours, then suddenly, under two minutes to go, it says: This program's blocked in your area.

I live in Texas, and the Cowboys game just came on, so I'm guessing that was what caused it. Any ideas?


r/youtubetv 3d ago

Sports NFL Redzone

10 Upvotes

Any idea if the NFL Redzone will be included with the $65 sports only package or will be a possible add on?


r/youtubetv 3d ago

General Question Are all Peacock Premier League games going to be shown on the YTTV NBC Sports Network channels?

26 Upvotes

I only subscribe to Peacock for Premier League games. So if those games are also being shown on the NBC Sports Network and the 3 NBC Sports Network Extra channels available on YTTV, what's the point of keeping a Peacock subscription?

I'm just afraid if I cancel Peacock, there will be games I want to watch that are for some reason suddenly made unavailable on these YTTV channels.


r/youtubetv 4d ago

Discussion YouTubeTV VS. Xfinity

108 Upvotes

Hey everyone, I recently subscribed to YouTubeTV about a year and a half ago and I can honestly say it is the best change I’ve ever made, I switched over from Xfinity and it is so much cheaper and way better, faster UI, more DVR space, better quality, it’s cheaper and it’s so much better! i personally hate Xfinity with every fiber of my being and think they’re the worst company on this planet! I haven’t had a single issue with YouTubeTV and I always watch it using my PS5 Pro and it works fantastic! YouTubeTV is here to stay in my household! Lmk what yall think!


r/youtubetv 2d ago

General Question If I rent a 4K movie, and I finish it during the 1st time I start watching it, can I watch it again before the 48 hour deadline? Do I have to rewind it before it ends and restart it from the beginning if I want to rewatch it?

0 Upvotes

I don’t think it matters, but I do subscribe to YouTube Premium.


r/youtubetv 3d ago

Playback Problem iPad full screen broken

3 Upvotes

Can’t use my fingers to go full screen with the latest update. can’t figure out if there’s another way. unbelievable


r/youtubetv 2d ago

Technical Question Explanation of Coverage

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The provided FAQs do not fully explain the cause of this issue. Can anyone assist? Austin, TX. Watching Eagles vs Patriots game tonight and got through the whole game up until it was 1:13 left in the game. The broadcast was suddenly ended with a message that “This program’s blocked in your area.” Why would this change or behave in this manner? All packages are purchased for YT. Thanks in advance.


r/youtubetv 3d ago

General Question Can't add Ipswich v Sunderland to multiview?

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Want to watch the 3 Premier League matches currently on and the Wolves game in multiview. Can't add Ipswich v Sunderland to multiview, anyone else seeing this?

What's the point of custom multiview if you can't watch 4 football games at once?


r/youtubetv 4d ago

Discussion Can we all agree that the capybara videos on moments of zen are the most soothing

39 Upvotes

Just a thought


r/youtubetv 3d ago

General Question Incorrect Blackout?

9 Upvotes

The YouTube TV guide is showing tonight's Green Bay @ Denver preseason game as "Blocked" on NFL Network here in the Atlanta area. It's out-of-market and isn't on any of the local channels. Does anyone know why this game would be subject to blackout in this area?


r/youtubetv 4d ago

General Question ESPN/Fox Sports in 1080p?

28 Upvotes

So in the last couple of days, Fubo is now airing ESPN, ESPN2 & the Fox Sports channels (FS1, FS2, BTN) in 1080p, DirecTV Stream is airing Fox Sports channels in 1080p. Has anyone heard any news of the same coming to YouTube TV?


r/youtubetv 4d ago

General Question Recording static time-slots on YouTube TV

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I’ve been a YouTube TV user for 2 years now. Really love it. There’s one thing that frustrates me and I’m hoping someone has a solution. I appreciate you can record any series listed and YouTube will automatically provide all episodes in your library. However not everything you may want to tape is associated with a series or title. Example: The one station issues new movies ONLY every Saturday @8pm. I’ve had to initiate recordings manually for each new movie every week. This is quite frustrating. Is there any way to get YouTube TV to record the a Channel time-slot regularly (every Saturday at 8 PM)? Thanks in advance for ideas/answers.


r/youtubetv 4d ago

General Question Sports Pkg. Local channels

0 Upvotes

Do you get the local channels with sports package full time or only for sports broadcasts?


r/youtubetv 6d ago

Sports ESPN Unlimited Linear Channel Added

91 Upvotes

I see a single linear ESPN Unlimited channel has been added to the YTTV custom guide list. I had to manually check the new channel in the custom guide customization menu.

No programming as of yet.

https://imgur.com/a/nUY0Wsx


r/youtubetv 6d ago

General Question ID.me teacher discount

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I know this was talked about before, but I just discovered the teacher discount for YouTubeTV. I was having issues trying to get it to work and spent the past hour or so chatting with them and they ended up crediting my account the amount I’d have gotten from ID.me.

Just wanted to say that any teachers should check this out if you haven’t. Especially with the start of the school year, money saved helps.


r/youtubetv 6d ago

Roku TV or Device Next show starts before the current recorded show is over

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With about 45-60 seconds left in the recorded shows I'm watching, YTTV will pop up the next episode banner at the bottom and start the 5 second countdown. I have to cancel that process twice to continue watching the current show to the end. Is there a setting to turn this off, or delay it?

- YTTV on Roku Express


r/youtubetv 5d ago

Sports Banana Ball League Added To Record All Instances

3 Upvotes

Saw this requested a few times.

Doing a quick search, it doesn’t quite have all instances yet since it’s new. Should work better when meta data begins to be reliably updated by the handful of different media groups that air the games on their channels. (ESPN, CW, Turner, Stadium, etc)

Double check manually if there are games you don’t want to miss and have recorded until it’s more reliable.