US EditionNBCU, Google Reach Long-Term Agreement to Keep Channels on YouTube TV
The multiyear agreement preserves NBCUniversal's full channel lineup on YouTube TV, serving about 10 million subscribers, and includes the fall relaunch of NBC Sports Network and expanded Peacock access.
- On Thursday, Oct. 2, NBCUniversal and Google announced a multi-year agreement to keep NBCU networks on YouTube TV and add the relaunched NBC Sports Network this fall.
- A brief bridge deal on Oct. 1 kept channels live while talks continued as NBCUniversal and Google butted heads over negotiation terms and rates, with Google concerned about Peacock pricing.
- Under the deal, Peacock will join YouTube Primetime Channels in the coming months and extend availability across Google Play and Google TV, while Universal Pictures Home Entertainment films remain to buy or rent.
- The agreement prevented a blackout for nearly 10 million YouTube TV subscribers, with Matt Schnaars calling it `Our new agreement with Google is a clear win for both our business and our viewers`.
- Meanwhile, TelevisaUnivision's programming remains dark on YouTube TV despite over 160 million subscribers, Disney's distribution deal expires later this month, and the Versant spin-off closes by 2025.
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NBCUniversal, Google Strike New Carriage Deal for Content on YouTube TV
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