YouTube TV Sports Channels
YouTube TV's Base Plan is loaded with sports — ESPN, ESPN2, FS1, FS2, NFL Network and the conference networks all come standard. The Sports Plus add-on adds NFL RedZone and more.
Sports channels in the Base Plan
The Base Plan covers the major national sports networks, college conference channels, and golf — no add-on required. ESPN and ESPN2 anchor the lineup, FS1 and FS2 carry a huge slate of live events, and NFL Network runs year-round football coverage.
Regional sports networks, which carry your local MLB, NBA and NHL teams, depend on your market. Check availability for your ZIP code before subscribing if following a home team is a priority.
What Sports Plus adds
- NFL RedZone — every touchdown, every Sunday
- Tennis Channel and additional niche sports networks
- Extra college and motorsports coverage
Visual breakdown
How the channels split by category
Based on the 44 representative channels tracked on this site across the Base Plan and add-ons.
The verdict
Pros & cons at a glance
What's great
- Deep national sports coverage at no extra cost
- All major college conference networks included
- Unlimited DVR to record every game
- Multiview for watching up to 4 games at once
What to watch for
- NFL RedZone locked behind Sports Plus
- Regional sports networks vary by market
- No dedicated soccer-heavy package like Fubo
Channel reference table
| Channel Name | Category | Package | Add-On Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESPN ESPN | Sports | Base Plan | — |
| ESP2 ESPN2 | Sports | Base Plan | — |
| FS1 FS1 | Sports | Base Plan | — |
| FS2 FS2 | Sports | Base Plan | — |
| NFL NFL Network | Sports | Base Plan | — |
| NFLR NFL RedZone | Sports | Sports Plus | Sports Plus |
| SEC SEC Network | Sports | Base Plan | — |
| BTN Big Ten Network | Sports | Base Plan | — |
| GOLF Golf Channel | Sports | Base Plan | — |
| TENN Tennis Channel | Sports | Sports Plus | Sports Plus |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Does YouTube TV have NFL RedZone?
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Does YouTube TV have regional sports networks?
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