We aim to make it as easy as possible to get started with YouTube TV. To start streaming, simply sign up online with your Google Account, make sure you have an internet connection and a supported device. You can then watch for free for up to 20 minutes.

YouTube TV lets you stream live and local sports, news, shows from 100+ channels including CBS, FOX, NBC, HGTV, TNT, and more. We’ve got complete local network coverage in over 98% of US TV households, so be sure to find your own local lineup above.

And for an additional monthly charge, you can always stack your lineup with a few more premium add-on networks like SHOWTIME and STARZ.

Absolutely. You can check your area’s local lineup above. And we also have national networks like ESPN, NFL Network, and NBA TV.

YouTube TV is available on many supported devices. Our goal is to let you watch YouTube TV anywhere, on any device and platform, and we’re always working to add more.

Watch on mobile devices:

• Smartphones and tablets running Android L or later
• iPhone and iPad devices running iOS 12 or later
• Download the YouTube TV app in your device’s app store by searching “YouTube TV”.

Watch on computers:

• Watch directly on the web at tv.youtube.com/
• For the best YouTube TV viewing experience, download the latest version of Chrome or Firefox.

Watch on TVs with streaming media players, smart TVs, and game consoles:

Download the YouTube TV app on select devices by searching “YouTube TV” in your device’s app store. Supported devices include select Amazon Fire TV devices,  Roku players and TVs, Apple TV and Apple TV 4K, Vizio SmartCast TVs, Samsung & LG smart TVs, HiSense TVs, Xbox One, and more. Additional info.

Stream YouTube TV to your TV using Google Chromecast, TVs with Chromecast built-in like Android TV, AirPlay for Apple TV, or Google Smart Displays.

• YouTube TV is available nationwide in over 99.5% of households in the United States.
• Enter your zip code above for a full list of your area’s channel lineup.

YouTube TV is $72.99/mo for 1 membership with up to 6 household accounts. Memberships include national and local networks, our collection of on-demand movies and shows, and more. We also include unlimited cloud DVR storage space. And, of course, there are no hidden fees, equipment rentals, or installation appointments. See how we stack up against competitors.

And for an additional monthly charge, get a few more premium add-on networks like HBO Max™, SHOWTIME®, and STARZ ®.

Absolutely. We aim to make it as easy as possible to get started with YouTube TV. To start your free 5  trial, just sign up online, make sure you have an internet connection and a supported device, and start watching in minutes.

A valid form of payment is required at signup. No long-term contract or hidden fees, and you can cancel anytime.

We aim to provide an experience that is both intuitive and hassle-free for our members. We recommend an internet connection of at least 3 Mbps. With just a tap or a word, you can customize your live guide, record all episodes of your favorite show, and search for your favorite sports team.

Watch on your phone, tablet, computer, and TV. YouTube TV is available nationwide in the US and lets you stream live TV, including local sports, news, shows, and more.

YouTube TV works anywhere you have internet access in the US, with live TV offered in markets where YouTube TV is available. Your access to local networks will vary depending on which zip code you’re in. Sign in from home at least once every 3 months to keep your account active. You won’t be able to access any programs on YouTube TV, live or recorded, while traveling internationally.

If you’d like to watch YouTube TV while traveling without internet access, our 4K Plus add-on allows you to save recordings from your Library to your phone or tablet so you can watch offline (some device and content restrictions apply).

There really aren’t – we promise! Record as much as you want at the same time, without ever running out of storage space. We keep each recording for 9 months. Build your dream Library, and stream it anywhere you have internet access in the US.

Many networks have recent episodes of shows, movies, and more on demand.

Yes, your YouTube TV membership comes with 6 accounts to share with roommates or family members in your household (ages 13 and up). Everyone gets their own login, personalized recommendations, and individual DVR Library.

Your membership includes up to 3 simultaneous streams. For an additional monthly charge, our 4K Plus add-on unlocks unlimited streams at home, so you can watch YouTube TV on as many compatible screens as you want.

Not at all – your dream Library is all yours. The 6 accounts that come with your membership each have their own separate login with personalized recommendations and an individual DVR Library.

Not a problem – you can cancel anytime. There are no fees for canceling. We’d hate to see you go, but we’ll save your settings in case you want to restart your membership later. Please note that we don’t do refunds for partial billing periods.

If you’d like to take a break without losing recordings that you’ve saved, you can also pause your membership for up to 6 months.

Yes. The live TV programming comes from networks similar to traditional TV broadcasts, so many of the networks we offer have ad breaks.

When YouTube videos are shown on YouTube TV, the majority of the ad revenue from them will support the creators of those videos.

Depending on how you watch, you’ll be able to skip some ads.

As with traditional TV, you can’t fast-forward through ads while watching live TV. But if you pause a show, you can fast-forward until you catch up to the live version.

You can typically fast-forward through ads on recorded programs once they’ve aired on live TV.

Many networks provide recent episodes of shows, movies, and more on demand. Typically you can’t fast-forward through ads while watching on-demand content. If you’ve recorded something that’s also available on demand at the time you’re watching, in some cases the on-demand version will be played back instead of your recording.

YouTube videos

If you’re a YouTube Premium member, you won’t see ads on any YouTube videos in YouTube TV. If you’re not a YouTube Premium member, you will see ads on YouTube videos, which allows us to support the creators of those videos.

YouTube TV is a live TV streaming service with major broadcast and popular cable networks. YouTube Premium gives you YouTube and YouTube Music ad-free, offline, and in the background.

YouTube Premium isn’t included in your YouTube TV membership. However, if you are a YouTube Premium member, you can watch YouTube content on YouTube TV without ads.

YouTube TV has a wide variety of premium add-ons like Max, SHOWTIME, and EPIX to help you build out your dream TV experience. They’re available at an additional charge, but many of them offer free trials for new users.

Once you become a member, just go to the Membership tab under Settings to see all our add-ons. Then simply add the ones you want, or start a free trial if it’s available.

Stream select live and on-demand content in 4K with the 4K Plus add-on, available at an extra monthly charge. This special features bundle also unlocks offline recordings for available content and unlimited streams at home.

4K playback is only available on compatible devices