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TL;DR YouTube TV may be planning to roll out a series of cheaper, more flexible TV packages as early as next year.
These are expected to include a sports-only tier and other themed bundles targeting kids and entertainment audiences.
The sports-only subscription is reportedly set to include access to major leagues such as the NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL.
YouTube TV may be planning some big moves for 2026 to remain competitive in the fierce on-demand streaming market. A recent report from CordCutters News claims that YouTube TV is preparing to roll out a series of cheaper, more flexible packages as early as next year.
These cheaper packages are expected to include a sports-only tier and other themed bundles targeting specific audiences. The outlet suggests that this overhaul indicates YouTube TV is shifting toward “hyper-personalized streaming.”
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According to the report, YouTube TV may soon allow subscribers to mix and match smaller channel bundles instead of paying for the current all-in-one plan. The most notable change would be a dedicated sports-only subscription including access to major leagues such as the NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL, bundled around channels like ESPN, NBC Sports, and Fox Sports.
However, this claim contradicts earlier reports. Puck’s John Ourand recently noted that YouTube TV subscribers would not receive MLB.TV access through the upcoming ESPN Unlimited service. If that remains accurate, CordCutters’ suggestion that the sports bundle will include MLB content is a detail that doesn’t currently align with what other sources have reported.
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