Paramount channels remain available on YouTube TV after a temporary agreement was reached, but the duration of this extension is unclear. According to the streaming platform, subscribers will continue to access CBS and other Paramount-owned channels, as well as their recorded library.
However, with major sporting events like March Madness and the Masters approaching, concerns are growing about how long this arrangement will last. A YouTube support account mentioned that the company would share updates as available, but no further information was provided.
Paramount has touted its history of renewing amicable partnerships, having recently agreed on deals with Charter in May 2024 and Comcast in January. The company claims it made “fair offers” to YouTube TV, which it believes were met with pressure for one-sided terms.
YouTube TV initially sought a deal that wouldn’t add extra costs for subscribers. Paramount countered that YouTube TV was trying to force them into an unfair agreement. The streaming platform still promotes its KeepParamount.com website, where negotiations details and potential channel losses are available.
While Paramount’s track record suggests a resolution is imminent, some users may be holding out for a longer-term deal similar to the one between Nexstar Media Group and DirecTV. That dispute resulted in a blackout of 200 local stations for over 75 days before both parties agreed on a new distribution deal.
If no long-term agreement is reached, YouTube TV subscribers could lose access to numerous Paramount-owned channels, including CBS, BET, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Showtime, and more.
Source: https://eu.usatoday.com/story/tech/2025/02/14/youtube-tv-paramount-cbs/78634005007