Alphabet-owned YouTube and Fox announced a renewal of their carriage agreement, ensuring that Fox channels, including Fox News, Fox Sports, FS1, the Big Ten Network, and the Fox Broadcast Network, remain available to YouTube TV's approximately 9.4 to 10 million subscribers.
The deal resolved a contract dispute that had threatened to remove these channels from the streaming platform, particularly significant as it coincided with the start of the college football and NFL seasons, including high-profile games like No. 1 Texas vs. No. 3 Ohio State on Saturday.
YouTube emphasized in a blog post that the deal preserves the value of their service for subscribers and offers more flexibility, though financial terms and the duration of the agreement were not disclosed. Fox had previously accused YouTube of proposing terms that were "out of step with the marketplace," while YouTube claimed Fox was seeking payments higher than those of comparable content providers.
The resolution ensures uninterrupted access to Fox's news, sports, entertainment, and local programming for YouTube TV users, avoiding disruptions for events like NFL games starting September 7, 2025, and other sports content on Fox networks.