YouTube TV’s Sports plan is a letdown

It could save you money, but don’t overlook other options.

Jared Newman   |   February 18, 2026

After months of build-up, YouTube TV’s new Sports and genre plans feel underwhelming.

YouTube started hyping up these plans in December, promising cheaper bundles with fewer channels you don’t care about. Sports fans, for instance, can get a package without news or entertainment channels, while sports haters can finally stop subsidizing expensive channels like ESPN.

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