YouTube TV and Allen Media Group have renewed their carriage agreement, keeping The Weather Channel and other AMG networks available to the streaming service's subscribers.
The long-term deal ensures continued carriage of key networks including The Weather Channel, Comedy.TV, Justice Central, and Recipe.TV. Allen Media Group's free streaming service, Local Now, will also remain accessible to YouTube TV users.
The renewal prevents any potential disruption for millions of YouTube TV subscribers who rely on these channels, particularly The Weather Channel for real-time weather updates and emergency information.
The agreement also positions AMG's content in YouTube TV's base package as well as select lower-priced genre-based plans over time.
Station Sale to Gray Television Also Closes: In a separate but related development, Allen Media Group has finalized a previously announced $171 million deal to sell several of its local television stations to Gray Television.
The transaction involves stations in markets across Alabama, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Missouri. These are primarily small- to mid-sized markets.
This divestiture is part of Allen Media Group's strategic review of its broadcast portfolio, announced in 2025 amid financial considerations, allowing the company to focus on its national cable networks and streaming properties while streamlining local operations.