How to purchase Primetime Channels on YouTube [US Only]
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Purchase & watch Primetime Channels on YouTube
- Go to Movies & Shows.
- Under Primetime Channels, select the channel you want.
- Select the channel logo and follow the steps to purchase. You can also search for a network channel, and select Sign Up to purchase a Primetime Channel. Once you’ve signed up, you can watch the networks you’ve purchased here and in your library. You may need to turn on location sharing to watch certain content.
Note: You can also get the NFL Sunday Ticket PrimeTime Channel.
Purchase & watch Primetime Channels on a smart TV
- Open the YouTube app on your supported smart TV. Make sure your computer and smart TV are on the same Wi-Fi network.
- Go to Movies & Shows.
- Under Primetime Channels, select the channel you want.
- Select the channel logo and follow the steps to purchase. You can also search for a network channel, and select Sign Up to purchase a Primetime Channel. Once you’ve signed up, you can watch the networks you’ve purchased here and in your library. You may need to turn on location sharing to watch certain content.
Note: If you’re a viewer in the United States, Germany, France, Australia, or the United Kingdom, you can watch Primetime Channels without switching between streaming apps and services. If there’s a channel you’d like to see added, let us know.
Find promotional offers
You may be eligible for an introductory discount if you’re a new subscriber to that specific channel. If you have subscribed to the channel before, you’ll see the standard price. If you sign up for a promotional offer, you pay the lower price for the specific time listed (for example, 3 months). After that period ends, your subscription automatically renews at the standard monthly price. You can check your renewal date and price in your Settings. We’ll also send you an email when you sign up that tells you exactly when the standard price begins.
Info for YouTube Premium subscribers
Some YouTube Premium features, like ad-free viewing, are not available on Primetime Channels. If you’re a YouTube Premium subscriber, and you purchase a Primetime Channel, you cannot:
- Download programs for offline viewing
- Play videos in the background while using other apps on a mobile device
- Watch programs without commercial breaks
Info for YouTube TV subscribers
Most networks available for YouTube TV members to purchase individually are also available to buy with Primetime Channels. This option excludes:
- Network packages, like Sports Plus, Spanish Plus, and Entertainment Plus.
- Certain networks within these packages are available to buy individually with Primetime Channels.
While YouTube TV subscribers can watch select programs on YouTube and YouTube TV, the watch experience may vary. YouTube gives access to certain premium features, content, and tiers that may not be available to you on YouTube TV.