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YouTube TV's launching more than 10 genre-specific channel packages in early 2026,

the Google-owned company announced on Wednesday.

The move will mark the first time YouTube TV breaks up its cable-like channel bundle.

Now, the new packages will give consumers more flexibility over the content that they want to pay for.

The upcoming lineup of bundles includes one dedicated to sports that will include access to all the major broadcasters, as well as sports networks like FS1, NBC

Sports Network, all of the ESPNs, as well as ESPN Unlimited. Customers will be able to include

add-ons like NFL Sunday Ticket and Red Zone. YouTube notes that users will still get access

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