Arch Manning #16 of the Texas Longhorns scrambles with the ball during the third quarter against the Clemson Tigers in the Playoff First Round Game at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on Dec. 21, 2024 in Austin, Texas.
Google said Wednesday that it reached a short-term extension with Fox to prevent its channels from going dark on its YouTube TV streaming service.
However, Google did not specify how long the extension will last.
"We have reached a short-term extension with Fox to prevent disruption to YouTube TV subscribers as we continue to work on a new agreement," Google said in an updated blog post on Wednesday. "We are committed to advocating on behalf of our subscribers as we work toward a fair deal and will keep you updated on our progress."
In less than three days, college football will be showcasing one of its most-highly anticipated week one matchups ever, with top-ranked Texas heading on the road to play reigning national champion and third-ranked Ohio State.
Fox is airing the much-hyped game, and YouTube TV subscribers stood to miss out on the game.
Google's YouTube said on Monday it may remove channels like Fox Broadcast Network, Fox News and Fox Sports if the company is unable to reach a new agreement with Fox Corp. by 5 p.m. ET on Wednesday. The two sides are still in a standoff, putting YouTube TV customers at risk of missing out on major sporting events and hefty ad dollars in limbo.
For Google, the issue is how much Fox is charging for its content.
"Fox is asking for payments that are far higher than what partners with comparable content offerings receive," YouTube wrote in its Monday blog post.
YouTube TV has roughly 9.4 million subscribers. Most notably for sports fans, Fox is the home for many upcoming football games, both college and pro. The NFL season begins next week, with Fox set to air games starting on Sunday, Sept. 7
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