YouTube TV review 2027
The best all-rounder, and priced like it
- Price
- $82.99/mo
- Channels
- 100+ including all four major locals in most areas
- Streams
- 3 at once
- Free trial
- Varies by offer
What YouTube TV actually is
YouTube TV is what most people end up on after trying two cheaper services. The guide is the fastest of any live TV app, the DVR is unlimited and keeps recordings for nine months, and the app quality on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV and smart TVs is consistently the best in the category.
At $82.99 a month it is no longer cheap, but nothing else combines locals, national sports, an unlimited DVR and three streams this reliably.
YouTube TV channel lineup highlights
- ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox locals in most areas
- ESPN, FS1, TNT, TBS, NBA TV, MLB Network
- AMC, FX, HGTV, Food Network, Discovery, Bravo
- 100+ channels, with 4K Plus and NFL Sunday Ticket as add-ons
Supported devices
Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, smart TVs, iOS, Android, web.
DVR: Unlimited, kept 9 months. 4K: 4K Plus add-on, $9.99/mo.
What works
- Unlimited DVR, recordings kept nine months
- Best-in-class apps and channel guide
- Three streams, six household profiles
What does not
- $82.99 a month at the regular rate
- 4K costs an extra $9.99
- Regional sports coverage is thinner than DirecTV Stream
Buying guide: is YouTube TV the right IPTV subscription for you?
The safe pick. Take the $54.99 intro rate for three months and decide before it renews.
- Check the regular price, not the intro. YouTube TV lists $82.99/mo; the offer on the page today is $54.99/mo for the first 3 months.
- Count your screens. This plan allows 3 at once — the single most common reason people cancel in month two.
- Confirm your device. Apps ship for roku, fire tv, apple tv, chromecast, smart tvs, ios, android, web.
- Use the trial window. Trial: varies by offer. Watch at 8pm on a Sunday before you commit.
- Compare before you pay. Put it side by side with two rivals.
YouTube TV FAQ
How much does YouTube TV cost in 2027?
YouTube TV costs $82.99/mo. The offer showing on the pricing page today is $54.99/mo for the first 3 months, and the regular rate applies once that intro window ends.
Does YouTube TV have a free trial?
Trial availability: Varies by offer. Use it during peak evening hours before you commit to a paid month.
How many people can watch YouTube TV at once?
3 at once. Simultaneous streams are the most common reason households outgrow a plan, so count the screens you actually use at 8pm.
Which devices support YouTube TV?
Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, smart TVs, iOS, Android, web. 4K: 4K Plus add-on, $9.99/mo.
Is YouTube TV worth it?
The safe pick. Take the $54.99 intro rate for three months and decide before it renews.
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