Does YouTube TV Include the History Channel?
Does YouTube TV Have the History Channel?
If you’ve been scrolling through YouTube TV’s guide hoping to catch Ancient Aliens or Pawn Stars, you’ve probably wondered the same thing: is the History Channel part of the lineup? While YouTube TV boasts over 100 live channels, the History Channel isn’t one of them.
Table of Contents
- Why History Channel Isn’t on YouTube TV
- What YouTube TV’s Current Lineup Looks Like
- How to Watch History Channel Without Cable
- The Role of Carriage Agreements in Streaming
- Quick Tips for Cord-Cutters
- Conclusion
- Frequently Asked Questions
Why History Channel Isn’t on YouTube TV
YouTube TV does not carry the History Channel as part of its base level. That is because History is owned by A&E Networks, and YouTube TV has not made a carriage deal to carry any of the A&E channels. Google and A&E have been unable to negotiate, and viewers are left without an easy way to stream History programming on the platform.
What YouTube TV’s Current Lineup Looks Like
Subscribers get around 60 cable-like channels—from AMC to USA Network—plus major news and sports networks like CNN and ESPN. But History is not included, so shows like Mountain Men, Vikings, and Forged in Fire aren’t included in the YouTube TV guide.
How to Watch History Channel Without Cable
A few cord-cutters supplement YouTube TV with low-cost add-ons to fill the gap:
- Sling TV Orange – includes History as part of its $40/month starter package.
- Philo – a $25/month package that packages History along with lifestyle networks.
- Frndly.tv – streams History (and INSP) for a neat $6.99/month, an easy add-on to YouTube TV.
The Role of Carriage Agreements in Streaming
Behind every channel re-shuffle is a carriage deal: networks negotiate carriage fees and terms before bestowing streaming rights. YouTube TV has negotiated carriage fees with the likes of Sinclair, Disney, and Paramount—proof of how complex these deals get. Even the FCC has interfered, wondering if YouTube TV’s contract negotiations unfairly bar certain types of channels.
Quick Tips for Cord-Cutters
- Take Free Trials: Experience where History breathes by acquiring trial periods subscribed.
- Mix & Match:Integrate YouTube TV with Philo or Frndly.tv and maintain the expenses low.
- Look for News: Carriage agreements do move—keep watching YouTube TV’s support forums for rumors.
Conclusion
YouTube TV simply isn’t playing ball with the History Channel—no A&E deal equals no History programming. All that notwithstanding, creative unbundling (Sling, Philo, Frndly.tv) lets you binge your favorite docs without traditional cable. Keep an eye on industry news and YouTube TV’s offerings; a new carriage deal could add History to your guide someday. Until then, blend services to satisfy your knowledge of the past.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does YouTube TV have the History Channel in its base subscription?
No. To date, the History Channel is not included on the base tier of YouTube TV since there is no carriage deal with A&E Networks.
Why isn’t the History Channel on YouTube TV?
Carriage deals determine which networks streaming services can carry. YouTube TV and A&E Networks have not reached terms, so the History Channel is not carried.
Which live TV streaming services broadcast the History Channel?
The History Channel is available on Sling TV (Orange plan), Philo, and Frndly.tv for $40, $25, and $6.99 a month respectively.
Am I still able to watch History Channel programming if I don’t have cable?
Yes. You can access individual services, purchase episodes on digital stores such as iTunes or Amazon, or watch archives using the History app with a TV provider sign-in.
Post created by Robert AI Team
