You need a YouTube TV membership plus a separate RedZone subscription
NFL RedZone is not included in any YouTube TV plan. You must have an active YouTube TV membership first, then add RedZone as a paid extra through the YouTube TV app or website. The RedZone channel itself costs extra each month during the NFL season — the price varies by year but typically runs $10 to $15 monthly when purchased through YouTube TV.
RedZone is only available during the NFL season, roughly September through early January. If you try to add it outside those months, YouTube TV will not offer it as an option. The channel shows live coverage of every NFL game on Sunday afternoons, cutting between games as plays develop rather than showing one game start to finish.
Key Takeaways
- RedZone must be added as a separate paid channel through your YouTube TV account settings, not purchased as a standalone service.
- You cannot add RedZone without an active YouTube TV membership, and the RedZone fee is charged on top of your regular YouTube TV bill.
- RedZone is seasonal and only available during NFL season, so the option to add it disappears once the season ends.
- Once added, RedZone appears as a live channel in your YouTube TV guide and can be recorded or watched on demand like any other channel.
Steps to add RedZone through the YouTube TV app
Open the YouTube TV app on your phone, tablet, or streaming device. Tap the profile icon in the top right corner, then select Settings. Scroll down and tap Memberships. You will see a list of available add-on channels — RedZone appears here during the NFL season.
Tap RedZone, then tap Subscribe or Add (the button label varies slightly by device). Confirm your purchase when prompted. YouTube TV will charge the monthly RedZone fee to the payment method on file for your YouTube TV account. The channel becomes available in your guide when ready, and you can start watching right away.
If you do not see RedZone in the Memberships list, the NFL season has ended or you do not have an active YouTube TV membership. RedZone only appears as an option during the season.
Adding RedZone on a web browser
Go to tv.youtube.com and sign in with the account that pays for YouTube TV. Click your profile picture in the top right, then click Settings. On the left side, click Memberships. A list of available add-on channels appears — during NFL season, RedZone will be among them.
Click Subscribe next to RedZone. Review the price and billing details, then click Confirm. The charge appears on your next YouTube TV bill. RedZone shows up in your channel guide within minutes.
What happens after you add RedZone
RedZone appears as a live channel in your YouTube TV guide during NFL games on Sunday afternoons. You can watch it live, record it, or set it to record automatically each week. The channel number varies depending on your location and device, but searching for "RedZone" in the guide will find it.
Your YouTube TV bill increases by the RedZone monthly fee starting the next billing cycle. If you add RedZone mid-month, YouTube TV prorates the charge based on the days remaining in your billing period. You can remove RedZone anytime through the same Memberships menu — the charge stops on your next bill.
Removing RedZone from your account
Open YouTube TV and go to Settings > Memberships (on app or web). Find RedZone in the list and tap or click Manage or Unsubscribe. Confirm when prompted. The channel disappears from your guide when ready, and the monthly charge stops on your next billing date.
If you remove RedZone before the season ends and want it back later, you can re-add it through the same menu. YouTube TV does not charge a fee to add or remove channels — only the monthly subscription cost applies while it is active.
RedZone on different devices
RedZone works on any device that runs YouTube TV: phones, tablets, computers, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Google TV, and Chromecast. Once you add RedZone to your account, it appears on all your devices automatically — you do not need to add it separately on each one. The subscription is tied to your YouTube TV account, not to individual devices.
If you are signed into YouTube TV on a device but do not see RedZone in the guide, make sure you are using the same account that has the RedZone subscription. If someone else in your household pays for YouTube TV, RedZone must be added to their account for it to show up.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I watch RedZone without YouTube TV?
No. RedZone is only sold as an add-on to YouTube TV. You must have an active YouTube TV membership to purchase RedZone through the platform. If you do not have YouTube TV, you cannot add RedZone this way.
Does RedZone cost the same every year?
The price varies by year and is set by the NFL. YouTube TV displays the current season's price when you go to add it. The cost is typically between $10 and $15 per month during the season, but confirm the exact amount before you subscribe.
What if I add RedZone after the NFL season starts?
You can add RedZone at any point during the season. YouTube TV prorates the monthly fee based on how many days are left in your billing cycle. You pay only for the time you have the channel active.
Can I record RedZone games?
Yes. RedZone appears in your guide like any other channel, so you can record individual broadcasts or set up automatic weekly recordings. Recorded RedZone content stays in your library for a set period, typically nine months.
Will RedZone show up on my bill as a separate charge?
Yes. Your YouTube TV bill lists RedZone as a separate line item below your base membership cost. You can see the charge in your account settings under Billing or in your email receipt each month.