YouTube TV costs $72.99 per month for the base plan
YouTube TV's standard plan runs $72.99 monthly and includes live TV from over 100 channels, cloud DVR storage, and the ability to watch on multiple devices at once. The price went up from $64.99 in late 2022 and has remained there since. You can cancel anytime without a contract or early termination fee.
A second tier called YouTube TV Premium costs $82.99 per month and adds 4K resolution on compatible devices and channels, plus offline downloads. Most households use the base plan; the Premium tier is worth considering only if you have a 4K TV and want to watch sports or movies in higher resolution.
YouTube TV also offers a family plan that costs the same as the individual plan but lets up to six household members have their own login and watch simultaneously on different devices. Each person gets their own cloud DVR, recommendations, and watch history.
Key Takeaways
- The base YouTube TV plan costs $72.99 per month with no contract, and you can stop paying anytime.
- Premium costs $82.99 monthly and adds 4K streaming and offline viewing, but only works on devices that support 4K.
- The family plan costs the same as the base plan but allows six household members to have separate accounts and watch at the same time.
- YouTube TV does not charge setup fees, set up fees, or equipment rental fees — you only pay the monthly subscription.
What channels and features come with each price tier
The $72.99 base plan includes live TV from ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, ESPN, CNN, HGTV, Food Network, Bravo, and over 90 other channels. You get unlimited cloud DVR storage, which means you can record shows and keep them as long as you want. You can also watch on up to three devices at the same time, and you can read shows to watch offline on the YouTube TV app for phones and tablets.
The $82.99 Premium plan includes everything in the base plan plus 4K streaming on channels that broadcast in 4K, such as some sports events and select shows. You need a 4K-capable device and a fast internet connection (YouTube recommends 35 Mbps or higher) to stream in 4K. The Premium plan also lets you read more content for offline viewing.
Both plans come with a YouTube TV account that you can share with family members. The family plan structure means each person logs in separately, so the service learns what each person watches and recommends shows tailored to them.
How YouTube TV compares to other streaming TV services on price
YouTube TV sits in the middle of the streaming TV market by price. Hulu with Live TV costs $76.99 per month for the ad-supported version or $82.99 for ad-free, and includes similar channel lineups. Sling TV starts at $39.99 per month but carries fewer channels and does not include local network broadcasts in all markets. Fubo costs $79.99 monthly and emphasizes sports channels.
The main difference is channel selection and what you prioritize. YouTube TV includes local ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox in most markets, which Sling TV does not. Fubo carries more regional sports networks if you watch a lot of sports. Hulu with Live TV bundles in Disney+ and ESPN+ at higher price tiers, which can save money if you already pay for those services separately.
None of these services charge equipment rental fees or require a contract. All of them let you pause or cancel your subscription in the same month you sign up.
Whether YouTube TV offers a free trial
YouTube TV no longer offers a free trial period. In the past, new subscribers could watch for seven days at no cost, but that program ended. You can sign up and start watching when ready, but you will be charged $72.99 on your first billing date unless you cancel before then.
Some promotions appear occasionally — for example, YouTube sometimes offers discounts for people who bundle YouTube TV with other Google services or for new customers in certain regions. Check the YouTube TV website directly to see if any current offers explore to you, since promotions change and vary by location.
What happens if you add premium channels or sports packages
YouTube TV does not sell add-on channels or sports packages the way some cable services do. The base plan and Premium plan are your only two options. If you want specific channels, you check whether they are included in the base lineup before you subscribe.
You can, however, add other streaming services through YouTube TV's integration with third-party apps. For example, you can subscribe to Paramount+ or Max directly through the YouTube TV app and pay for those separately. Those charges appear on your YouTube TV bill, but they are separate subscriptions with their own monthly costs.
How to check your YouTube TV bill and manage your subscription
Your YouTube TV bill appears on your Google account. Sign in to your Google Account, go to the Payments & Subscriptions section, and select YouTube TV to see your current plan, billing date, and payment method. You can change your payment method, update your address, or cancel your subscription from that same page.
If you want to pause your subscription instead of canceling, YouTube TV lets you pause for up to three months. During a pause, you will not be charged, but your DVR recordings and account settings stay saved. After the pause ends, your subscription resumes automatically unless you cancel it.
YouTube TV sends a reminder email a few days before your billing date, so you have time to cancel if you want to avoid the charge. If you cancel after your billing date, you keep access until the end of that billing period.
International pricing and availability
YouTube TV is only available in the United States. If you travel outside the US, you cannot watch YouTube TV even if you have an active subscription. Some people use a VPN to access their account from abroad, but YouTube's terms of service do not allow this, and doing so may result in your account being suspended.
YouTube offers different live TV services in other countries under different names and pricing. For example, YouTube TV's parent company Google offers YouTube Premium in most countries, which is a different service focused on ad-free video and offline downloads rather than live television.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I watch YouTube TV on my phone or tablet without paying extra?
Yes. The $72.99 base plan includes the ability to watch on phones, tablets, computers, and TV devices. You can read shows to your phone or tablet for offline viewing at no additional cost. The only limit is that you can watch on up to three devices at the same time.
What happens to my DVR recordings if I cancel YouTube TV?
Your DVR recordings are deleted when your subscription ends. If you cancel mid-month, you keep access and your recordings until the end of that billing period. After that, everything is gone, so read anything you want to keep before your subscription ends.
Does YouTube TV charge a setup fee or require equipment?
No. You only pay the monthly subscription. There are no setup fees, set up fees, equipment rental fees, or shipping charges. You watch through the YouTube TV app on devices you already own.
Can I share my YouTube TV account with someone who lives in a different house?
YouTube TV's terms allow sharing within a household only. If someone outside your household uses your account regularly, YouTube may ask you to verify that they live with you. Sharing across multiple addresses violates the terms of service and can result in account suspension.
Is the $72.99 price locked in, or will it go up?
YouTube TV has raised its price several times in the past. The current price of $72.99 is what you pay now, but YouTube can change it in the future. The company typically gives subscribers notice before a price increase takes effect.