Paramount Global’s channels, including CBS and Nickelodeon, will no longer be available on YouTube TV starting Thursday. This comes after the companies failed to reach a contract renewal agreement. Paramount claims YouTube TV was trying to pressure it into accepting “non-market demands” and “one-sided terms.” However, Google disputes this claim, stating that negotiations are ongoing.
The affected channels include BET, CBS Sports Network, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, and Paramount Network, as well as an add-on service for Paramount+. YouTube TV is offering subscribers $8 credits if the content becomes unavailable for an extended period. The dispute marks a significant change to the streaming landscape.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/paramount-channels-including-cbs-nickelodeon-go-dark-youtube-tv-2025-02-13