YouTube Rolls Out Skinny TV Bundles As It Competes For Customers

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YouTube will launch genre-specific channel packages in 2026, offering cheaper, flexible “skinny bundles” that include options like a full sports tier with ESPN, FS1, and NBC Sports. With 10 million subscribers, YouTube TV is using its scale to reshape pay-TV as it pushes customizable plans.

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00:00It's Benzinga, bringing Wall Street to Main Street.

00:03YouTube is introducing genre-specific channel packages in early 2026

00:07to give subscribers more flexibility and lower monthly costs than its $82.99 base plan,

00:14according to The Wall Street Journal. The service will offer skinny bundles,

00:18including a sports plan featuring major broadcasters, FS1, NBC Sports Network,

00:23and all ESPN networks. NFL Sunday Ticket and Red Zone will remain available as add-ons,

00:30YouTube said the move is designed to make TV easier and more customizable

00:33as the platform competes for pay TV customers.

00:37YouTube TV has about 10 million subscribers and has gained leverage in recent carriage deals.

00:41For all things money, visit Benzinga.com.

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