YouTube TV review

YouTube TV ranks first because it covers what most cord cutters miss from cable with the fewest catches. The main plan lists 100+ networks, including ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, NFL Network and local sports and news channels, for $82.99 a month. A newer Sports + News plan trims the lineup to 50+ channels for $71.99 a month while keeping locals. Every plan includes unlimited DVR space, with each recording stored for 9 months, plus up to 6 household accounts with their own logins and 3 simultaneous streams. Multiview shows up to 4 games at once, and the 4K Plus add-on at $9.99 a month adds unlimited streams at home and offline recordings. Google states there are no box, DVR, broadcast or cancellation fees, and there is no annual contract. The weak spots are price and app reviews: the US App Store rating is 3.6 from 60K ratings, and NFL Sunday Ticket costs extra. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not test streams.

Who it is for

Most cord cutters who want a full cable-style lineup with locals

Price

Sports + News plan $71.99 a month; main plan with 100+ channels $82.99 a month.

Sports + News 50+ channels $71.99/mo
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• Main plan with 100+ channels including ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN and NFL Network
• Unlimited DVR space with each recording kept for 9 months
• Up to 6 household accounts and 3 simultaneous streams
• Multiview to watch up to 4 games at once
• 4K Plus add-on for $9.99 a month with unlimited home streams and offline recordings

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Sports + News plan at $71.99 a month cuts entertainment channels for sports-first homes
• Strength: YouTube TV says it charges no box rental, DVR, broadcast or cancellation fees
• Strength: 10-day free trial for new users
• Weakness: Main plan costs $82.99 a month after the intro offer
• Weakness: NFL Sunday Ticket is an extra cost on top of a YouTube TV plan
• Weakness: Rated 3.6 from 60K ratings on the US App Store

Key facts

• Main plan: $82.99 a month, 100+ channels
• Sports + News plan: $71.99 a month, 50+ channels
• DVR: Unlimited space, recordings kept 9 months
• Streams: 3 at once, 6 household accounts
• Free trial: 10 days

Where it ranks

YouTube TV is No. 1 in our Best Live TV Streaming Services verdict.