YouTube TV and NBCUniversal are currently locked in a carriage dispute which could result in the loss of NBC channels. If those channels are dropped from the lineup, YouTube TV says subscribers will receive a $10 credit.
Key Takeaways
- NBC channels are due to be removed from YouTube TV if no agreement is reached by September 30, 2025.
- Should the channels be dropped for an extended period, YouTube TV plans to credit subscribers $10 as compensation.
- Negotiations are tense, with YouTube TV emphasizing its goal for a fair deal that maintains service value while continuing talks with NBCUniversal.
The current agreement between YouTube TV and NBCU is due to end on September 30th, 2025. If a new deal is not agreed by the deadline, subscribers are expected to lose access to NBC channels.
How long these channels remain unavailable for will depend on how long the dispute continues after the deadline.
In addition to the base package, subscribers to the 4K Plus and Spanish Plus add-ons are also expected to be affected by the potential loss of channels.
YouTube TV Channels Affected By This Dispute
- NBC
- MSNBC
- USA
- Bravo
- Golf
- CNBC
- Oxygen True Crime
- E!
- Cozi
- SYFY
- American Crimes
- Telemundo
- NBC Sports Philadelphia
- NBC News NOW
- NBC Sports Bay Area
- NBC Sports Boston
- NBC Sports California
- UNIVERSO
- NBC Sports in 4K
If these channels do become unavailable, and as YouTube TV explains “for an extended period of time,” subscribers are due to receive a $10 credit as compensation.
According to recent reports, as well as an open letter from the Telemundo chief, YouTube TV appears to be playing hardball with its negotiations with NBCUniversal.
From its perspective, YouTube TV says “our priority is to reach a deal that’s fair for both sides and allows us to preserve the value of our service” and “we’re committed to continuing to work with NBCUniversal to reach an agreement.”
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