Will Youtube TV Get the Tennis Channel Back?
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The Tennis Channel was one of the first channels to be dropped when YouTube TV launched. But now that YouTube TV has been around for a while, will they bring the Tennis Channel back?
Introduction
Youtube TV has been in the news lately for its decision to drop the Tennis Channel from its lineup. This has been a controversial decision, as many fans of the channel are upset at the loss of access. However, there may be some hope on the horizon. According to a report from The Verge, Youtube is in talks with the Tennis Channel to bring it back to the service.
The report cites sources familiar with the matter, who say that Youtube is hoping to reach a deal with the Tennis Channel that would see the channel return to Youtube TV. It is not clear at this time how soon a deal could be reached, or what the terms of such a deal would be. However, it is good news for fans of the Tennis Channel that Youtube is at least considering bringing the channel back.
What is YouTube TV?
YouTube TV is a monthly subscription service that gives you access to live TV from major networks like ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC, as well as popular cable channels like ESPN, TNT, and HGTV. You can also add premium channels like Showtime and Starz for an additional fee. YouTube TV is available on select devices in select markets.
What happened with the Tennis Channel?
If you’re a fan of tennis, you’re probably wondering what happened with the Tennis Channel. We have some bad news: the channel is no longer available on YouTube TV.
Why did the Tennis Channel go away?
The Tennis Channel was removed from YouTube TV’s channel lineup in early 2020. The Tennis Channel is a cable and satellite television network devoted to tennis. The network is owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group, which also owns several other sports networks.
It is unclear why the Tennis Channel was removed from YouTube TV’s lineup. It is possible that Sinclair Broadcast Group was not able to reach a new carriage agreement with YouTube TV. Carriage agreements are the contracts that networks and distributors (such as YouTube TV) sign in order to carry a network’s channels. These agreements are typically renegotiated every few years.
It is also possible that the Tennis Channel was removed due to low viewership. YouTube TV offers users a base package of channels, and users can then add on additional channel packages for an additional fee. The Tennis Channel may have been in one of these optional packages that not enough YouTube TV subscribers were willing to pay for.
What does this mean for YouTube TV?
This is a difficult question to answer. On the one hand, YouTube TV has picked up several new channels recently, including CBS Sports Network and SEC Network. On the other hand, the company has also been losing channels, including the Tennis Channel. So it’s hard to say which way YouTube TV is trending.
It’s possible that YouTube TV will pick up the Tennis Channel again in the future. But for now, it seems likely that YouTube TV will remain without the Tennis Channel.
Conclusion
It appears that YouTube TV may be getting the Tennis Channel back soon, as the two companies are reportedly in talks to restore the channel to YouTube TV’s lineup. This would be good news for tennis fans, as the Tennis Channel is one of the few dedicated tennis channels available in the US.
However, it is not yet clear if or when the Tennis Channel will be restored to YouTube TV, so tennis fans will have to wait and see. In the meantime, there are still other ways to watch tennis on TV, such as through ESPN or NBC Sports.
