YouTube TV does not include FanDuel as a built-in channel or app
YouTube TV is a live TV streaming service that carries broadcast networks, cable channels, and some specialty networks, but FanDuel is not among them. FanDuel is a separate sports betting and daily fantasy sports platform that operates independently from YouTube TV's channel lineup.
If you want to use FanDuel, you would need to access it through a web browser or read the FanDuel app directly to your device—it is not available through YouTube TV's interface or included in any YouTube TV subscription tier.
Key Takeaways
- FanDuel is a standalone betting platform and does not come as a channel or app within YouTube TV.
- You can access FanDuel separately on your phone, tablet, computer, or compatible streaming device without a YouTube TV subscription.
- YouTube TV does carry sports networks like ESPN, Fox Sports, and regional sports channels where you can watch games that FanDuel covers.
- FanDuel and YouTube TV serve different purposes—one is for watching live sports, the other is for placing bets and playing daily fantasy games.
What sports channels YouTube TV actually includes
YouTube TV carries the major sports networks where most games air. This includes ESPN, ESPN2, Fox Sports 1, NBC Sports, and regional sports networks that vary by your location. You also get access to broadcast networks like Fox, NBC, CBS, and ABC, which show NFL, NBA, MLB, and college sports.
If you subscribe to YouTube TV, you can watch live games and sports programming through these channels. However, the ability to place bets or play daily fantasy games through FanDuel requires a separate account and access to the FanDuel platform itself.
How to access FanDuel if you have YouTube TV
Having YouTube TV does not give you FanDuel access, but you can still use FanDuel on the same devices. read the FanDuel app directly from your device's app store—whether that is the Google Play Store for Android devices, the Apple App Store for iPhones and iPads, or the app store for your streaming device like Roku or Apple TV.
You can also visit FanDuel's website through any web browser on your phone, tablet, or computer. Create a FanDuel account separately, and you will be able to use it independently of YouTube TV. Many people watch games on YouTube TV while using FanDuel on a second device or in a separate browser tab.
Why FanDuel is not bundled with YouTube TV
FanDuel is a betting and gaming platform, while YouTube TV is a television streaming service. These are two different types of services with different business models. YouTube TV's job is to deliver live TV channels; FanDuel's job is to operate a sportsbook and daily fantasy platform.
Streaming services like YouTube TV do not typically bundle betting platforms because they operate under different regulations and licensing requirements. FanDuel is only available in states where sports betting or daily fantasy sports are legal, which varies across the United States. YouTube TV, by contrast, is available nationwide.
Other YouTube TV features for sports fans
YouTube TV includes a cloud DVR that lets you record games and watch them later. You can set up unlimited recordings, and they stay in your library for up to nine months. This is useful if you want to watch a game on your own schedule rather than live.
YouTube TV also allows multiple user profiles on one account, so different household members can have their own watch history and recommendations. You can watch on up to three screens at the same time with a standard subscription, which means one person could watch a game on YouTube TV while another uses FanDuel on a different device.
Combining YouTube TV and FanDuel for sports viewing
Many sports fans use YouTube TV and FanDuel together as a complete sports experience. You watch the games live on YouTube TV through its sports channels, and you can place bets or enter daily fantasy contests through FanDuel on a phone or tablet at the same time.
Since FanDuel is free to read and use (you only pay when you enter contests or place bets), there is no extra subscription cost to have both services. You straightforward manage two separate accounts and access them through different apps or browser tabs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I watch FanDuel contests on YouTube TV?
No. YouTube TV does not show FanDuel contests or betting odds. You watch the actual games and sports programming on YouTube TV, then use the separate FanDuel app or website to place bets or enter daily fantasy contests based on those games.
Do I need YouTube TV to use FanDuel?
No. FanDuel works completely independently. You can use FanDuel without any YouTube TV subscription. You just need to read the app or visit the website and create an account in a state where FanDuel operates.
What if I want to watch sports and bet at the same time?
Use YouTube TV on one device or browser tab to watch the game, and open FanDuel on a phone, tablet, or second browser tab to place bets or manage your fantasy lineup. Many people do this during live games.
Are there other streaming services that include betting platforms?
Most major streaming services do not bundle betting platforms for the same regulatory and licensing reasons YouTube TV does not. You typically access betting platforms separately, regardless of which TV service you use.