What Are YouTube Primetime Channels?

YouTube primetime channels- what are they, and how does it benefit you? Let us learn about this fantastic new feature that YouTube has integrated into its platform.

There is fierce competition among streaming platform services for users’ attention and subscriptions. Even YouTube has finally joined the bandwagon now. So, YouTube primetime subscriptions will let you watch your favorite TV shows and movies in one place.

What Are YouTube Primetime Channels?

Launched in November 2022 in the United States, YouTube has integrated on-demand streaming services content from third-party services online under one roof with the name of YouTube Primetime channels. It offers access to more than 40+ streaming platforms like Paramount+, Showtime, AMC+, etc. A YouTube primetime subscription will provide you with the convenience of all major streaming platforms directly on YouTube, so you do not have to go to different apps. This is a significant advantage of the YT primetime channel. Now, further, let us discuss the subscription costs and payment terms.

YouTube Primetime Subscription: Cost, Plans, Channels

Primetime channels are currently available in the United States only. Primetime channel subscriptions come with a free 7-day trial period before the full monthly fee is charged. There are presently no yearly subscriptions or discount packages available. A monthly payment is required to maintain your subscription. Currently, for all the 40+ channels, you have to pay a heavy subscription fee of $64.99 per month that YouTube will allow you to stream on up to three devices simultaneously. 

All channels are available for a monthly fee based on different prices. For example, Showtime will cost you $10.99 per month, Paramount+ will cost you $9.99 per month, and so on. Let us talk more about the list of channels it offers. Below, we have mentioned some of the movies and TV show channels.

• ACORN TV
• Curiosity Stream
• Hallmark Movies Now
• Law & Crime Network
• MovieSphere
• ScreenPix TV
• Shudder
• Vix Premium
• NBA League Pass
• NFL Sunday Ticket
• AMC+

You should also be aware of the primary features and differences if you have a YouTube Premium account and a YouTube TV account.

For YouTube Premium Users:

If you have a premium account and you purchase the primetime channels, you cannot do the following:

• Download movies or shows for offline viewing
• Cannot play videos in the background while using other apps
• Ad-free viewing.

For YouTube TV Users:

• Some premium content or features may not be available to YouTube TV users
• Buy channels individually
• Sports Plus, Entertainment Plus, and Spanish Plus network package options are excluded from YouTube TV user packages

How To Sign Up For YouTube Primetime Channels?

This section will tell you how to subscribe and sign up for YouTube primetime subscriptions.

• Go to YouTube.com from your web browser
• From the left-hand explore menu, select Movies and TV

• Browse through the complete menu of Primetime Channels

• Select a channel and Sign up and Subscribe.

Note that you will have to sign up and subscribe to each of the channels individually.

YouTube Primetime channels do replace cable TV, and it is competing against Amazon, Hulu, and other alternative sites like Dailymotion, Vimeo, etc. So, instead of paying subscriptions to different streaming platforms and apps, you can directly subscribe to the same services under one plan and watch your favorite TV shows and movies through YouTube. Even though renting and buying movies on YouTube is not new, offering multiple channels in one place does change the viewing experience.