YouTube TV Prevents Significant Blackout with Last-Minute Agreement to Retain Fox News and Sports Channels
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Aug 29 2025
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Source: Benzinga
YouTube and Fox Distribution Agreement
- New Deal Secured: YouTube has finalized a distribution agreement with Fox Corp., ensuring that channels like Fox News, Fox Sports, and others remain available on YouTube TV, preventing a potential blackout for over eight million subscribers.
- Negotiation Background: The deal follows intense negotiations regarding carriage fees, although the financial terms of the agreement have not been disclosed.
Regulatory Involvement
- FCC Chairman's Concerns: Brendan Carr, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, expressed concerns about the impact of removing Fox channels, especially with significant sporting events approaching. He urged both parties to finalize a deal.
- Positive Outcome for Fans: Following the agreement, Carr took to social media to express satisfaction, highlighting the deal as beneficial for college football fans and averted blackouts.
Industry Context
- Rising Streaming Disputes: This agreement is part of a broader trend of high-profile carriage disputes in the streaming industry, with YouTube TV having previously faced similar negotiations with Paramount Global channels.
- Financial Position of Alphabet: Alphabet Inc. reported a strong second-quarter revenue of $96.43 billion, bolstered by Google Search, YouTube Ads, and Google Cloud, ending the quarter with $95.15 billion in cash and securities.
Stock Market Reaction
- Share Performance: Following the announcement, Alphabet Inc.'s Class A shares increased by 2.01%, while Class C shares rose by 2%, indicating a positive market response.
- Stock Rankings: Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings show that GOOGL maintains a strong upward trend across various time frames, reflecting investor confidence.
About the author

Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.





