Finding the Right 2026 Sports Strategy: Is a YouTube TV Tier for You?
The 2026 streaming landscape is no longer about finding a single "perfect" bundle. Instead, it's about making a choice between a unified service or a customized "stack" of apps. For those who already use an over-the-air antenna to pull in local affiliates for free, the most cost-effective path often involves pairing that signal with a specialized sports bundle, such as the $40 Fox One / ESPN Unlimited package. Video Spotlight: Michael Saves on YouTube TV's New Plans For a deeper dive into how the major players are responding to this shift, Michael Timmermann of Michael Saves recently looked at the upcoming YouTube TV genre-specific plans. In this video, Michael breaks down the new YouTube TV Sports Plan (YTTVS) , which targets a $65 price point -- an $18 savings over the standard base plan. He notes that while the plan includes essentials like ESPN, FS1, and NBCSN, the rollout is happening in phases. Crucially, he points out that the "ESPN Unlimit...
