YouTube TV Add-Ons 2026 - Every Extra and What It Actually Costs

What is included

• 4K streaming on select live events and VOD
• Offline downloads on mobile
• Unlimited simultaneous home streams

Value Analysis

The unlimited home streams feature alone can justify the cost for households with more than 3 simultaneous viewers. 4K content availability is still limited, but it covers major sporting events, which look noticeably better in 4K. The offline downloads feature is useful for travel. If you have a 4K TV and watch sports, this is a strong add-on. If you primarily watch on phones or tablets, skip it.

What is included

• NFL RedZone
• Fox Soccer Plus
• beIN Sports & beIN Sports Xtra
• FanDuel TV & FanDuel Racing
• MAVTV
• Stadium

Value Analysis

NFL RedZone alone makes this worthwhile for fantasy football players during the NFL season (September through January). The channel shows every touchdown from every Sunday afternoon game, and it is essentially mandatory for serious fantasy managers. Soccer fans benefit from beIN Sports coverage of La Liga, Ligue 1, and other international leagues. Outside of football and soccer seasons, the value drops significantly. Consider subscribing September through January and canceling during the off-season to save about $55/year.

What is included

• Max (HBO) - $16.99/mo standalone
• Paramount+ with Showtime - $12.99/mo standalone
• Starz - $9.99/mo standalone

Value Analysis

The math works: $16.99 + $12.99 + $9.99 = $39.97 per month separately, versus $29.99 bundled. That is a savings of about $10/month or $120/year. However, most people do not actively watch all three. Max (HBO) alone has enough content for most viewers. If you only watch two of the three, you might save more by subscribing individually and skipping the third. The bundle makes sense if your household has different viewers using different services.

What is included

• Every out-of-market NFL Sunday afternoon game
• RedZone add-on available for extra $100/season
• Student plan at reduced rate
• Military/teacher/first responder discount: $198/season

Value Analysis

If your favorite NFL team is not your local team, this is the only legal way to watch their Sunday afternoon games. The price is steep - roughly $349 for the regular season, or $449 with RedZone. However, split across the 18-week NFL season, it works out to about $19-25 per game week. For dedicated fans who would otherwise go to a sports bar or miss games entirely, it is worth the investment. The military, teacher, and first responder discount at $198/season is outstanding value. Students should check eligibility for additional discounts.

What is included

• ESPN Deportes
• Fox Deportes
• Universo
• CNN en Espanol
• History Channel en Espanol
• Discovery en Espanol

Value Analysis

At $14.99/month, this provides a solid selection of Spanish-language programming across sports, news, and entertainment. For bilingual households, it eliminates the need for a separate Spanish-language TV package. The inclusion of ESPN Deportes and Fox Deportes means you can watch major sporting events with Spanish commentary. If you only occasionally watch Spanish content, the price may be hard to justify compared to free Spanish-language content available through apps and streaming services.