I just heard that YouTube TV subscribers might lose access to Fox and Fox News channels because of some kind of contract dispute between the companies. This seems to happen pretty often with streaming services where they can’t agree on pricing and then channels just disappear overnight. Has anyone else been following this story? I’m wondering if this will actually happen or if they’ll work something out at the last minute like they usually do. It would be really annoying to lose those channels since a lot of people watch Fox for sports and news. Are there any alternative ways to watch Fox content if YouTube TV does end up dropping them? I’ve been happy with YouTube TV so far but losing major networks would definitely make me consider switching to a different streaming service.
Same thing happened to me last year with Dish and HBO. Three-month blackout killed half my show seasons. These deals always go to the last second and sometimes just fall apart. For Fox stuff, you can still get some content through Fox Sports app and Fox Now if you’ve got login credentials from another provider. Local Fox stations work fine with an antenna if you’re close enough. Paramount Plus has some Fox Sports content too. Honestly? Don’t wait around. Start looking at backup plans now. Hulu Live TV and FuboTV both have full Fox lineups and cost about the same as YouTube TV. Switching between services is pretty easy these days.
i totally feel you! it’s such a pain when these companies can’t sort things out. losing fox would be a bummer, especially for sports. hopefully they’ll reach an agreement soon. if not, maybe check out fubo or directv stream for fox channels.
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I’ve dealt with this YouTube TV situation twice. Fox disputes are brutal - they hit news AND sports, so subscribers get pissed fast. Here’s what most people miss: YouTube TV can actually afford to drop channels temporarily better than cable companies. They don’t hemorrhage subscribers as quickly. But Fox knows YouTube TV needs them for NFL games and major news. My guess? They’ll cut a deal 48 hours before the deadline. Though it could drag on for weeks like that Disney mess. If you’re worried, grab Sling TV Blue - has Fox in most areas and costs about $15 less per month.