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youtubetv subscribers are about to see a smaller channel lineup. Google-owned live television streaming service YouTube TV will remove Court TV, Tastemade and The Young Turks from every plan beginning September 30.
The three networks are expected to disappear throughout the day on September 30. Customers who have recorded shows, movies or documentaries from the affected channels in their cloud DVR libraries will lose access to those recordings starting October 1.
The change also includes two Tastemade variations: Tastemade in 4K and Tastemade Español. YouTube TV notified affected subscribers about the programming adjustment, but did not provide a specific explanation for dropping the channels.
Why YouTube TV Is Dropping Three Channels
According to information cited by The Desk, a source familiar with the matter said YouTube TV is prioritizing networks that attract strong demand for entertainment, movies, sports and news. That strategy would place lifestyle, food and niche programming under greater pressure as streaming services continue to evaluate channel performance and subscriber preferences.
YouTube TV has not publicly stated whether the removals are connected to contract negotiations, audience measurements or broader programming economics. However, the decision reflects the increasingly competitive nature of the live TV streaming market, where providers regularly adjust channel packages to control costs and promote heavily watched content.
What Subscribers Need to Know
- Removal date: Court TV, Tastemade and The Young Turks will leave YouTube TV on September 30.
- DVR impact: Saved recordings from the channels will no longer be available beginning October 1.
- Tastemade changes: Tastemade in 4K and Tastemade Español will also be removed.
- Plan availability: The channels are being removed from all YouTube TV plans.
- Replacement programming: YouTube TV has not announced replacement channels as part of the change.
For subscribers who rely on YouTube TV as a cable replacement, the loss may be most noticeable for Court TV viewers and fans of food, travel and lifestyle programming from Tastemade. The Young Turks also serves a specific audience through political commentary and news-focused online programming.
Where to Watch Court TV, Tastemade and The Young Turks
The removed channels continue to have a presence outside YouTube TV. Programming from all three networks remains available through their broader digital distribution strategies, including clips and shows published on YouTube.
Court TV, Tastemade and The Young Turks are also available on several free, ad-supported streaming platforms. Those services include Xumo Play, Pluto TV and Tubi, although exact channel availability can vary by platform, region and schedule.
Court TV is operated by Law & Crime Network after being acquired by Jellysmack earlier this year. The network was previously owned by E. W. Scripps Company, which continues to maintain a separate relationship with YouTube for distribution of national networks such as Ion and Scripps News.
Tastemade is part of Wonder Group, which also owns Blue Apron and Grubhub. The Young Turks is a left-of-center political affairs network that originally built a large audience on YouTube and Twitch. Its online programs are repackaged into a 24-hour linear streaming channel that is widely distributed across free streaming services.
A Strategic Shift for YouTube TV
The removals come as YouTube TV continues to reshape its service around widely watched channels and major programming categories. The platform has expanded its sports and news offerings over time, while also making changes to package structures and channel availability.
For viewers, the latest move is a reminder that live TV streaming packages can change even when customers maintain an active subscription. Unlike traditional cable agreements, streaming channel lineups are frequently adjusted as companies balance licensing costs, audience demand and competition from ad-supported platforms.
Subscribers who want to preserve access to their favorite programs should check whether the networks are available through another live TV provider, a free streaming service or their individual digital platforms. Existing YouTube TV DVR recordings from the three channels should be watched before October 1, when access is scheduled to end.
FAQs About YouTube TV’s Channel Changes
When will YouTube TV remove Court TV?
Court TV will be removed from YouTube TV on September 30, with the change taking place throughout the day.
Will YouTube TV subscribers keep their saved recordings?
No. Saved recordings from Court TV, Tastemade and The Young Turks will no longer be accessible beginning October 1.
Are Tastemade in 4K and Tastemade Español being removed?
Yes. Both Tastemade variations are included in the channel removals scheduled for September 30.
Where can viewers watch these channels after the removal?
The channels remain available through other digital and free ad-supported streaming platforms, including Xumo Play, Pluto TV and Tubi, although availability may vary.
