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What is the NFL RedZone with Sports Plus add-on?
The NFL RedZone with Sports Plus add-on is a monthly channel bundle that layers on top of any YouTube TV plan. At $10.99/mo., it unlocks 18 sports channels not included in YouTube TV’s standard lineups, with NFL RedZone serving as the clear top billing.
Beyond RedZone, the add-on covers a wide range of niche sports from international cricket on Willow to professional tennis on Tennis Channel, motorsports on Racer Network, and combat sports on Fight Network and IMPACT Wrestling. It’s a genuine deep-cut sports bundle, not just a RedZone wrapper.
NFL RedZone with Sports Plus channel lineup
Here are all the channels confirmed in the NFL RedZone with Sports Plus add-on. Note that YouTube TV officially describes the add-on as offering “13+ additional sports networks,” but our data documents 17 confirmed channels, so your mileage may vary based on when you check the official lineup.
Full NFL RedZone with Sports Plus channel lineup
| Channel | |
|---|---|
| beIN SPORTS | ✔ |
| Billiard TV | ✔ |
| FanDuel TV | ✔ |
| Fight Network | ✔ |
| FOX Soccer Plus | ✔ |
| IMPACT Wrestling | ✔ |
| NFL RedZone | ✔ |
| Outside TV | ✔ |
| OVERTIME | ✔ |
| PlayersTV | ✔ |
| Poker Go | ✔ |
| Racer Network | ✔ |
| Sports Grid | ✔ |
| Stadium | ✔ |
| Tennis Channel | ✔ |
| VSiN | ✔ |
| Willow | ✔ |
Data effective as of post date.
How much does the Sports Plus add-on cost?
The add-on is priced at $10.99/mo. That cost stacks on top of your existing YouTube TV plan. Here’s how the math shakes out across the most relevant plan combinations.
| Plan or add-on | Price |
|---|---|
| Sports Plan | $64.99/mo. |
| NFL RedZone with Sports Plus | $10.99/mo. |
| Sports Plan + Sports Plus | $75.98/mo. |
| YouTube TV base plan | $82.99/mo. |
Data effective as of post date.
The most important number in the table: $75.98/mo. That’s the combined cost of the Sports Plan plus the Sports Plus add-on, which is only about $7 less than YouTube TV’s full base plan at $82.99/mo.
If you also watch entertainment or news content, the full base plan starts to look like the smarter long-term choice. That said, the Sports Plan + Sports Plus combo is most compelling for households that genuinely only want sports programming and nothing else.
Which YouTube TV plans include the Sports Plus add-on?
The Sports Plus add-on is compatible with any YouTube TV subscription, including all of the genre-based plans YouTube TV launched in early 2026. That includes the $64.99/mo. Sports Plan, the Sports + Entertainment Plan, and the full base plan.
This is a meaningful change from the old single-plan era. Previously, the Sports Plus add-on was only relevant to subscribers of YouTube TV’s one main plan. Now, a subscriber who picks the leaner Sports Plan specifically for the lower price can still access NFL RedZone by adding Sports Plus, keeping their total spend well below what cable would cost for the same coverage.
NFL Sunday Ticket is also available as a separate add-on to any plan, making YouTube TV the most complete NFL streaming destination when you stack the two. You can explore YouTube TV’s NFL Sunday Ticket options here.
Is the Sports Plus add-on worth it?
The short answer: If NFL RedZone is your primary target, then yes, but only as long as you’re not creeping too close to the base plan price when you add it up.
The longer answer is a bit more nuanced. The niche channels bundled with RedZone — Billiard TV, Racer Network, Poker Go, Willow, IMPACT Wrestling — are genuinely valuable for sports omnivores who follow niche and international sports. For most subscribers, though, they’re bonus channels that may rarely get turned on. The add-on’s value hinges on how often you use NFL RedZone.
One practical approach many subscribers take: treat the add-on as a seasonal purchase. Add it in September when the NFL season kicks off, use it through Week 18 in January, and cancel before the next billing cycle. That approach roughly amounts to 5 months of charges, which keeps the annual cost considerably lower than paying for all 12 months.
On the competitive front, DIRECTV’s MySports package includes MLB Network and NHL Network — two channels absent from YouTube TV’s Sports Plan — and offers the option to add regional sports networks for $20/mo. The Sports Plus add-on doesn’t close the RSN gap, so if regional sports coverage matters to you, that’s worth factoring into your decision.
NFL RedZone with Sports Plus FAQ
Does YouTube TV's Sports Plan include NFL RedZone?
No. NFL RedZone is not included in the YouTube TV Sports Plan by default. To access NFL RedZone on YouTube TV, you need to add the NFL RedZone with Sports Plus add-on for $10.99/mo. on top of your plan.
Can I add Sports Plus to any YouTube TV plan?
Yes. The NFL RedZone with Sports Plus add-on is compatible with all YouTube TV plans, including genre-based plans like the Sports Plan, the Sports + Entertainment Plan, and the Sports + News Plan.
How many channels are in the Sports Plus add-on?
Our data confirms that 17 channels come with the NFL RedZone with Sports Plus add-on, including NFL RedZone, Tennis Channel, and FOX Soccer Plus. YouTube TV's official description lists "13+ additional sports networks," so the exact count as presented on their platform may differ.
What's the difference between NFL RedZone and NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV?
NFL RedZone is a live whip-around channel that shows scoring plays from every Sunday afternoon game in real time — one continuous broadcast across all games. NFL Sunday Ticket lets you watch individual out-of-market NFL games in full, with multiple games available simultaneously. Both are available as add-ons to any YouTube TV plan. You can learn more about YouTube TV's NFL Sunday Ticket options here.
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