Fox and YouTube TV Reach Short-Term Extension, Avert Potential Blackout

August 28, 2025 (NEW YORK) - Fox Corp. and YouTube TV announced today that they have agreed to a short-term extension of their carriage agreement, narrowly avoiding the removal of Fox channels from YouTube TV at yesterday’s 5 p.m. ET deadline. Under the arrangement, Fox’s broadcast network, Fox News, Fox Sports, FS1, Big Ten Network and other linear channels will remain available to YouTube TV’s nearly 9 million subscribers while the parties continue negotiations toward a long-term deal.

In a joint statement, YouTube TV emphasized its commitment to securing fair terms “that reflect the value of Fox’s content” without passing additional costs onto subscribers, and pledged to provide a $10 credit should any Fox programming become unavailable for an extended period. Fox Corp., meanwhile, expressed disappointment in what it described as Google’s proposal of terms “out of step with the marketplace,” but affirmed its willingness to reach an agreement “as soon as possible” to maintain service continuity.

Negotiations have centered on Fox’s request for higher programming fees from YouTube TV, which Fox argues are justified by strong viewership and premium sports rights, including marquee college football games and NFL broadcasts. YouTube TV, owned by Alphabet, countered that Fox’s demands significantly exceed fees paid to comparable content providers.

The extension spares viewers from missing key matchups this weekend, including Saturday’s No. 1 Texas vs. No. 3 Ohio State college football game and the early slate of NFL contests. Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr had publicly urged Google to finalize a deal, warning that a blackout would be “a dreadful outcome” for millions of Americans relying on YouTube TV for news and sports.

Carriage agreements between networks and distributors are routinely renegotiated each late summer, leveraging high-profile sports seasons. While short-term extensions are common, both sides acknowledge that reaching a durable, multi-year contract will hinge on compromise over per-subscriber fees and ancillary streaming rights. Subscribers are advised to follow official Fox updates at keepfox.com and YouTube’s Inside YouTube blog for further developments.