Right before the college football season gets underway, there is a carriage dispute FOX and YouTube TV are attempting to iron out. News broke on the matter Monday evening, with a deadline set for Wednesday before channels were taken off the platform. Now, an update on the dispute has been provided. FOX has released its […]
Right before the college football season gets underway, there is a carriage dispute FOX and YouTube TV are attempting to iron out. News broke on the matter Monday evening, with a deadline set for Wednesday before channels were taken off the platform.
Now, an update on the dispute has been provided. FOX has released its own statement on the situation, saying Google (YouTube TV) has not been engaging in negotiations.
“While FOX remains committed to reaching a fair agreement with Google’s YouTube TV, we are disappointed that Google continually exploits its outsized influence by proposing terms that are out of step with the marketplace,” they said via FOS. ” We are alerting FOX viewers who are YouTube TV subscribers that they could lose access to much of their favorite news, sports, entertainment, and local station programming unless Google engages in a meaningful way soon.”
FOX will broadcast two of the best Week 1 games, beginning on Friday night. The Baylor Bears will open their season in a massive nonconfernece matchup against the Auburn Tigers, a game they have been waiting for in Waco. Jason Benetti, Robert Griffin III, and Alexa Landestoy will have the call, hopefully to YouTube TV viewers, for an appetizer to the full slate.
Saturday afternoon will arguably bring the main course in Columbus. Big Noon Kickoff will feature the Ohio State Buckeyes and Texas Longhorns facing off, a rematch of last year’s College Football Playoff semifinal game. Game time is scheduled for just after noon ET when Gus Johnson, Joel Klatt, and Jenny Taft will take over.
YouTube TV explains carriage dispute with FOX
Carriage disputes have unfortunately become normal this time of year for channels football fans need to watch games. YouTube TV explained why the matter is happening, claiming FOX is looking to charge them more than other “comparable offerings.”
“Our current agreement with Fox is approaching its renewal date and we are in active and ongoing negotiations to continue carrying their content,” YouTube TV added in a statement. “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.
” … We are working diligently with the team at Fox to reach an agreement. We know this uncertainty is frustrating, and if Fox content becomes unavailable for an extended period of time, we will provide our members with a $10 credit.”
Category: General Sports
