YouTube TV’s dispute with Fox could block Detroit Lions, Tigers and college sports

Time is running out on a potential deal between Fox and YouTube TV, which could have a massive impact on how you stream Detroit sports. YouTube TV, which is owned and operated by its parent company Alphabet (Google), provided an update on Monday, Aug. 25 about negotiations with Fox, saying that an agreement has yet to be reached to keep Fox channels on their streaming service. If the two sides can’t come to a deal by Wednesday, Aug. 27 at 5 p.m. ET, YouTube TV will remove all Fox-affiliated channels from its platform, including Fox News, Fox Business and Fox Sports channels. For Detroit-area customers, that would also include WJBK-TV (Fox-2) and the Big Ten Network, whose removal would come just as the college football season is about to kick off. “Fox is asking for payments that are far higher than what partners with comparable content offerings receive. Our priority is to reach a deal that reflects the value of their content and is fair for both sides without passing on additional costs to our subscribers,” YouTube TV said in a statement. YouTube TV also said it would give its customers a $10 credit if Fox channels are taken off
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