YouTube TV subscribers may face a blackout of Paramount Global-owned channels, including CBS and CBS Sports, this week if a deal is not reached between Paramount Global and the live TV streaming platform. With exciting events like March Madness and the Masters Tournament approaching, the potential blackout threatens to disrupt subscribers’ viewing experience.
In a recent blog post, YouTube expressed its efforts to negotiate a fair agreement with Paramount to ensure that its subscribers can continue enjoying Paramount-owned channels without additional costs. However, failure to reach an agreement could result in the unavailability of Paramount content on YouTube TV after February 13, 2025.
Paramount Global has stated that they have made fair offers to maintain their relationship with YouTube TV, highlighting their history of successful partnerships with major distributors. The company emphasized that unsuccessful negotiations could lead to an “avoidable loss” of their networks on the platform, along with the removal of Paramount+ and BET+ from YouTube’s Primetime Channels.
YouTube reassured its subscribers that they are actively negotiating with Paramount and will provide updates on the progress of the discussions. In the event that an agreement is not reached and Paramount’s content remains unavailable for an extended period, YouTube plans to offer subscribers an $8 credit. Additionally, subscribers can access Paramount shows and movies by signing up for Paramount+.
Both YouTube and Paramount are hopeful for a resolution to keep Paramount’s content available on YouTube TV. Subscribers are encouraged to visit KeepParamount.com for more information about the negotiations and the potential impact on channel availability.
In the midst of ongoing negotiations, YouTube TV subscribers are advised to stay informed about the situation and explore alternative options to ensure continued access to their favorite programs.
Don’t miss out on the exciting lineup of upcoming events and shows airing on Paramount-owned channels that YouTube TV subscribers could miss out on:
In 2025, get ready for the March Madness Men’s NCAA tournament happening from March 16 to April 7. CBS Sports and Turner Sports will be showcasing all 67 games of the tournament across TBS, CBS, TNT, truTV, and their digital platforms.
Then, mark your calendars for the 2025 Masters Tournament taking place from April 7 to April 13. The CBS Television Network and Paramount+ will be broadcasting the tournament live from 2–7 p.m. ET on Saturday, April 12, and Sunday, April 13.
Catch the thrilling World Poker Tour on CBS Sports Network. In November 2024, the Paramount-owned network became the exclusive television partner of the World Poker Tour.
Don’t forget to stream the Season 3 premiere of Yellowjackets on Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, available to stream starting on Feb. 14.
Stay tuned for new episodes of Tracker airing on CBS on Feb. 16 and Matlock with new episodes airing on Thursdays on CBS.
Tune in to watch The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, The Daily Show, and the new episode of NCIS: Origins which will air on Feb. 17 on CBS.
Find out more about why YouTube TV could drop CBS and Paramount channels in the article originally published on USA TODAY.
