YouTube has fixed an NFL Sunday Ticket issue on iOS devices. While the issue is now understood to be resolved, it is recommended that iOS users update their app to ensure they don’t continue to encounter the problem.
Key Takeaways
- YouTube has resolved a streaming issue affecting NFL Sunday Ticket on iOS devices, caused by older app versions (20.37–20.38.3).
- To avoid continued problems, users should update the YouTube iOS app to version 20.38.4 or newer.
- App updates can be done via the App Store, and if YouTube isn’t listed under pending updates, it may have already auto-updated.
The issue first surfaced last week, resulting in some iOS device users encountering a problem when attempting to stream Sunday Ticket games on their iPhone.
According to YouTube, this was the result of a technical issue with older versions of the YouTube iOS app. Specifically, versions 20.37 through 20.38.3.
Although the problem is now resolved, it is primary fixed by updating the iOS app to the newest version (20.38.4 or newer). Anyone still using an iOS device running on versions 20.37 – 20.38.3 may still encounter issues when attempting to stream Sunday Ticket games.
Time TO Update Your YouTube iOS App
For those that want to make sure they don’t encounter any issues this weekend, YouTube recommends updating the iOS app to version 20.38.4 or newer.
How to update the iOS app.
- Visit the App Store
- Select profile picture
- Scroll down to pending updates
- Find the YouTube app (in Available Updates)
- Tap Update
If the YouTube app isn’t listed in the Available Updates section then it is possible the app has already been automatically updated.



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