Fox and YouTube TV Near Deadline in Carriage Dispute Blackout

Fox and YouTube TV are nearing a critical deadline in a carriage dispute that could result in a blackout of Fox programming on the Google-owned streaming service. With a renewal due by 5 p.m. Eastern Time on August 27, 2025, Fox channels including Fox News, Fox Sports, FS1, FS2, the Big Ten Network, Fox Deportes, and local Fox stations could be temporarily removed from YouTube TV if no agreement is reached. Both sides stress they want a fair deal, but each accuses the other of demanding terms that do not reflect market realities.

Fox’s position has been clear: the company remains committed to a fair agreement with YouTube TV, but expressed disappointment that Google would propose terms Fox says are out of step with the market. A Fox spokesperson said viewers could lose access to a broad slate of Fox content, spanning news, sports, entertainment and local programming, unless Google engages in meaningful negotiations soon. The network highlighted the potential impact on major events and daily viewing alike, noting that the loss could extend beyond primetime sports to other Fox channels and platforms.

YouTube TV has framed the talks as a negotiation over the value and cost of Fox’s...