RedZone is a paid add-on channel, not included in your base YouTube TV subscription
The NFL RedZone channel does not come with any YouTube TV package. You must purchase it as a separate add-on, which costs about $11 per month during the NFL season. YouTube TV bills it monthly, and you can cancel it at any time without affecting your main subscription.
RedZone shows live coverage of every NFL game on Sunday afternoons during the regular season and playoffs. It cuts between games to show scoring plays and key moments, rather than showing one game start to finish. The channel is only available during the football season — typically September through early January. Outside those months, the channel does not broadcast, though your subscription remains active unless you remove it.
Key Takeaways
- RedZone costs roughly $11 per month and must be added through your YouTube TV account settings, not purchased separately.
- You can add or remove RedZone at any time, and the charge appears on your next YouTube TV bill.
- RedZone is only broadcast during the NFL season, so your subscription will pause outside those months if you choose to remove it.
- The channel appears in your YouTube TV guide and on-demand library once you add it, with no separate app or login required.
- RedZone works on every device where you watch YouTube TV — phones, tablets, smart TVs, and streaming devices — once added to your account.
Steps to add RedZone through the YouTube TV app or website
Open YouTube TV on any device where you are signed into your account. Go to your account settings by clicking your profile picture in the top right corner, then select Settings. This works the same way on phones, tablets, computers, and smart TVs.
Look for the Memberships section in Settings. You will see your current plan and a list of available add-ons below it. Find NFL RedZone in that list and click Subscribe or Add. YouTube TV will show you the monthly price before you confirm the purchase.
Confirm the purchase by clicking through the final prompt. Your account will be charged starting with your next billing date. RedZone will appear in your channel guide and library within minutes, though it may take up to an hour on some devices.
What to expect after you add RedZone
RedZone shows up in your YouTube TV channel list in the same place as your other sports channels. You can search for it by name, add it to your favorites, and set up recordings just like any other channel. The channel number varies by region, but searching "RedZone" will find it when ready.
The channel broadcasts live on Sunday afternoons during the NFL regular season and playoffs. Outside the football season, RedZone does not air new content, but your subscription remains active and you will continue to be charged monthly. If you want to pause the charge during the off-season, you can remove the add-on from your Memberships section and re-add it before the next season starts without losing any settings.
Removing RedZone from your account
Go back to Settings and Memberships. Find RedZone in your active add-ons and click Remove or Unsubscribe. YouTube TV will confirm the cancellation and tell you when the charge stops — usually at the end of your current billing cycle.
Removing RedZone does not affect your base YouTube TV subscription or any other add-ons you may have. You can add it back at any time during the season without losing any settings, favorites, or recordings you made while it was active.
RedZone on different devices
Once you add RedZone to your YouTube TV account, it works on every device where you can watch YouTube TV — phones, tablets, computers, smart TVs, and streaming devices like Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, and Chromecast. You do not need to add it separately on each device or log in again.
If you are signed into multiple YouTube accounts on the same device, only the account that purchased RedZone will see the channel. Make sure you are signed into the correct account before looking for it. Signing out and back in will switch which account's channels appear.
Troubleshooting RedZone if it does not appear
If you added RedZone but do not see it in your channel guide, try refreshing the YouTube TV app or signing out and back in. On a smart TV or streaming device, restart the app completely by closing it and reopening it. Wait a few minutes after purchase before checking, as the channel sometimes takes time to sync across devices.
If RedZone still does not show up, check your Memberships section again to confirm the subscription went through. Look for a confirmation email from YouTube TV with your receipt. If the charge appears on your bill but the channel is missing, contact YouTube TV support through the Help section in Settings. YouTube TV support can verify the purchase and manually refresh your account if needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I watch RedZone on the NFL app instead of YouTube TV?
RedZone is exclusive to YouTube TV, cable providers, and the NFL+ Premium subscription. You cannot watch it through the standard NFL app. If you want RedZone, you either need YouTube TV with the add-on, a cable subscription that includes it, or an NFL+ Premium membership.
Does RedZone work if I pause my YouTube TV subscription?
No. If you pause your main YouTube TV membership, all add-ons including RedZone stop working when ready. You must keep your base subscription active to use any add-on channels.
What happens to RedZone after the NFL season ends?
RedZone stops broadcasting in early January after the playoffs. Your subscription remains active and you will continue to be charged monthly unless you remove it. You can remove it from Memberships and add it back the following August or September when the new season begins.
Can I share my YouTube TV account with family members who live elsewhere?
YouTube TV allows multiple people to watch on the same account from different locations, but the service monitors for account sharing outside a household. If YouTube detects unusual sharing patterns, it may ask you to verify your home location or restrict access. RedZone works the same way as any other channel on a shared account.