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YouTube TV Launches $82.99 Multiview with Four Live Channels

4/29/2026

Summary

Story summary

YouTube CEO Neal Mohan announced on April 28, 2026 the launch of YouTube TV’s customizable multiview.
The builder lets users combine up to four live channels, any subscription channel or NFL Sunday Ticket.
Stream stitching runs on YouTube’s servers, requiring no special hardware, and supports only live content.
Rollout began April 23, 2026; the $82.99-per-month plan offers over 100 channels, while less than 5 % of older devices get a limited version for major events.

History

Historical Context

In 2007 Netflix launched streaming, pioneering subscription video and sparking the cord-cutter shift. Its model grew to over 217 million global subscribers, prompting other platforms to add live channels. Building on that legacy, YouTube CEO Neal Mohan introduced an $82.99-per-month multiview TV plan in April 2026, echoing Netflix’s early pricing strategy for the industry.

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Story summary

YouTube CEO Neal Mohan announced on April 28, 2026 the launch of YouTube TV’s customizable multiview.
The builder lets users combine up to four live channels, any subscription channel or NFL Sunday Ticket.
Stream stitching runs on YouTube’s servers, requiring no special hardware, and supports only live content.
Rollout began April 23, 2026; the $82.99-per-month plan offers over 100 channels, while less than 5 % of older devices get a limited version for major events.

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