The clock is ticking as YouTube TV and Fox work to reach a new agreement which would keep Fox content on the streaming platform.
YouTube TV’s parent company, Google, released a statement on Aug. 25, announcing that it’s agreement with Fox “is approaching its renewal date,” and if the two sides are unable to reach a new agreement by 4 p.m. CST on Aug. 27, then YouTube TV would remove all Fox content from its platform.
Among the channels included are Fox Sports, Fox News and locally, Fox 17 News Nashville (WZTV).
“Fox is asking for payments that are far higher than what partners with comparable content offerings receive,” the statement read. “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.”
The statement also said a $10 credit would be provided to subscribers “if Fox content becomes unavailable for an extended period of time.”
The dispute could end up having ramifications for sports fans in Nashville, with the Titans slated to regularly feature on Fox this season, first on Sept. 7, along with marquee college football matchups such as Texas vs. Ohio State on Aug. 30.
YouTube TV, Fox dispute to impact Titans fans
If YouTube TV and Fox are unable to reach an agreement, and the platform removes Fox channels, then subscribers in Tennessee will be unable to watch a significant portion of the Titans’ 2025 campaign.
That includes the Titans’ season opener on Sept. 7 against the Denver Broncos, which will air on Fox.
Other Titans games set to air on Fox include a Week 6 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders, the Houston Texans in Week 11, the Seattle Seahawks in Week 12, the Cleveland Browns in Week 14 and a Week 15 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers.
“We value our partnership with Fox and will continue our discussions toward reaching a deal that keeps their content on YouTube TV,” read the statement.
The dispute will only affect YouTube TV subscribers, with the Titans’ Fox-aired games remaining unaffected on other streaming platforms and with traditional cable providers.
Week 1: Sunday, Sept. 7, at Denver Broncos, 3:05 p.m. CT, FOXWeek 2: Sunday, Sept. 14, vs. Los Angeles Rams, noon CT, CBSWeek 3: Sunday, Sept. 21, vs. Indianapolis Colts, noon CT, CBSWeek 4: Sunday, Sept. 28, at Houston Texans, noon CT, CBSWeek 5: Sunday, Oct. 5, at Arizona Cardinals, 3:05 p.m. CT, CBSWeek 6: Sunday, Oct. 12, at Las Vegas Raiders, 3:05 p.m. CT, FOXWeek 7: Sunday, Oct. 19, vs. New England Patriots, noon CT, CBSWeek 8: Sunday, Oct. 26, at Indianapolis Colts, 3:25 p.m. CT, CBSWeek 9: Sunday, Nov. 2, vs. Los Angeles Chargers, noon, CT, CBSWeek 10: BYE WEEKWeek 11: Sunday, Nov. 16, vs. Houston Texans, noon CT, FOXWeek 12: Sunday, Nov. 23, vs. Seattle Seahawks, noon CT, FOXWeek 13: Sunday, Nov. 30, vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, noon CT, CBSWeek 14: Sunday, Dec. 7, at Cleveland Browns, noon CT, FOXWeek 15: Sunday, Dec. 14, at San Francisco 49ers, 3:25 p.m. CT, FOXWeek 16: Sunday, Dec. 21, vs. Kansas City Chiefs, noon CT, CBSWeek 17: Sunday, Dec. 28, vs. New Orleans Saints, noon CT, CBSWeek 18: TBD, at Jacksonville Jaguars, time and network TBD
Harrison Campbell covers high school sports for The Daily Herald and The Tennessean. Email him at hcampbell@gannett.com and follow him on X (formerly Twitter) @hccamp.