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Last verified April 2026

YouTube TV Channel List 2026 - Complete Lineup by Plan and Category

YouTube TV carries over 100 channels on its Base Plan (All-In), but with genre-based plans you may get as few as 30. This page shows you every channel organized by category, with clear labels showing which plans include each channel. Use this as your reference before choosing a plan.

100+
Base Plan channels
30-75
Genre plan range
5
Major categories
7
Local broadcast nets

Sports

Available on: Sports, Sports combos, Base Plan
ESPNMajor live sports, Monday Night Football
ESPN2Additional ESPN programming
ESPNUCollege sports
ESPNewsSports news 24/7
FS1Fox Sports - MLB, NASCAR, CFB
FS2Additional Fox Sports
NBC SportsPremier League, NFL, NHL
NFL NetworkNFL coverage year-round
CBS Sports NetworkCollege sports, boxing
Big Ten NetworkBig Ten conference sports
SEC NetworkSEC conference sports
ACC NetworkACC conference sports
Golf ChannelPGA Tour, golf coverage
Olympic ChannelOlympic sports
Tennis ChannelGrand Slams, ATP, WTA

News

Available on: News, News combos, Base Plan
CNN24/7 news coverage
MSNBCNews and political commentary
Fox NewsNews and commentary
CNBCBusiness and financial news
Bloomberg TVFinancial markets and news
BBC World NewsInternational news
HLNHeadline News
NewsyFactual news reporting
ABC News LiveABC streaming news
CBS NewsCBS streaming news

Entertainment

Available on: Entertainment, Entertainment combos, Base Plan
Comedy CentralComedy programming
FXPremium dramas and comedies
USA NetworkDramas, WWE
SyfyScience fiction, fantasy
BravoReality, Housewives franchise
E!Entertainment news, reality
Food NetworkCooking shows, competitions
HGTVHome renovation, real estate
TLCReality, lifestyle
DiscoveryDocumentary, reality
MTVMusic, reality programming
VH1Music, pop culture
BETBlack entertainment
Paramount NetworkMovies, Yellowstone
Hallmark ChannelFamily movies, series
AMCMovies, original series
IFCIndependent film, comedy
FreeformYoung adult programming

Kids & Family

Available on: Family, Family combos, Base Plan
Disney ChannelDisney original series, movies
Disney XDAction-adventure for kids
Disney JuniorPreschool programming
Cartoon NetworkAnimated programming
NickelodeonKids entertainment
Nick Jr.Preschool programming
Universal KidsFamily entertainment

Broadcast (All Plans)

Available on: All plans where available
ABCLocal affiliate
CBSLocal affiliate
FoxLocal affiliate
NBCLocal affiliate
PBSWhere available
CWWhere available
MyNetworkTVWhere available

Add-On Channels (Extra Cost)

These channels require paid add-ons on top of your base plan. They are not included in any standard plan, including the Base Plan (All-In).

Sports Plus ($10.99/mo)

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

Entertainment Plus ($29.99/mo)

Max (HBO), Paramount+ with Showtime, Starz

Spanish Plus ($14.99/mo)

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

NFL Sunday Ticket (~$349/season)

Every out-of-market NFL Sunday afternoon game, available seasonally

Local Channel Availability

All YouTube TV plans include local broadcast channels (ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC) where available. Local channel availability depends entirely on your ZIP code, not which plan you choose. Major metropolitan areas like New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Houston have full local channel coverage. Some smaller markets may have limited local affiliate availability.

To check which local channels are available in your area, visit YouTube TV's sign-up page and enter your ZIP code. The site will show you exactly which local stations are included before you subscribe. This is particularly important for sports fans, as many NFL, NBA, and MLB games air on local broadcast affiliates.

YouTube TV also includes regional sports networks (RSNs) where available, but RSN availability varies significantly by market. Some markets lost RSN access when certain networks went through bankruptcy or ownership changes. Check your specific area before subscribing if regional sports coverage is important to you.

Recent Channel Lineup Changes

The biggest change to YouTube TV's channel lineup in 2026 was not about adding or removing channels - it was about reorganizing them. The February 2026 launch of genre-based plans took the existing 100+ channel lineup and divided it into category-specific packages. No channels were removed from the platform, but cheaper plans exclude channels outside their genre focus.

YouTube TV has historically been more stable than competitors when it comes to channel disputes. While Fubo lost several channels during carriage disputes and Sling has had periodic blackouts, YouTube TV has maintained most of its channel partnerships. The last major channel addition was the Turner networks (TNT, TBS) which arrived in 2018, and ViacomCBS channels (Comedy Central, MTV, BET) which arrived in 2020.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many channels does YouTube TV have?

YouTube TV offers 100+ channels on the full Base Plan (All-In). Genre-based plans offer between 30 and 75 channels depending on the plan. All plans include local broadcast channels (ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC) where available in your area.

Does YouTube TV have local channels?

Yes, all YouTube TV plans include local broadcast channels (ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC) where available based on your ZIP code. Local channel availability varies by market - major metros have full coverage while some rural areas may be missing one or more local affiliates.

Does YouTube TV have ESPN?

ESPN is included in the Sports plan ($64.99/mo), all combo plans that include sports, and the Base Plan (All-In) at $82.99/mo. ESPN is not included in the Entertainment, News, or Family standalone plans.

Does YouTube TV have CNN?

CNN is included in the News plan ($54.99/mo), all combo plans that include news, and the Base Plan (All-In) at $82.99/mo. CNN is not included in the Entertainment, Sports, or Family standalone plans.

What channels were recently added to YouTube TV?

YouTube TV regularly updates its channel lineup. As of 2026, the most significant change was the introduction of genre-based plans which reorganized existing channels into category groupings. No major new channels were added, but the restructuring gave viewers more flexibility in choosing which channels they pay for.