ViacomCBS Expands YouTube TV Distribution Deal

A new multiyear pact will see 14 additional ViacomCBS cable networks added to YouTube TV, including BET, Comedy Central, MTV and Nickelodeon.

BET, CMT, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, TV Land and VH1 will launch on YouTube TV this summer. BET Her, MTV2, Nick Jr., NickToons, TeenNick and MTV Classic will also launch on YouTube TV at a later date.

The pact also includes a continued commitment to distribute ViacomCBS’s premium subscription services, including Showtime, on YouTube TV, as well as an extended partnership on the broader YouTube platforms. It also calls for the continued carriage of CBS broadcast stations, CBS Sports Network, Pop TV, Smithsonian Channel and The CW.

“We are thrilled to have reached an expanded agreement with YouTube TV that recognizes the full power of our newly combined portfolio as ViacomCBS,” said Ray Hopkins, president of U.S. networks distribution at ViacomCBS. “Google has been an excellent partner, and we look forward to bringing even more of our entertainment networks to YouTube TV subscribers for the first time.”

“We’re excited to launch ViacomCBS’ portfolio on YouTube TV this summer,” said Lori Conkling, global head of partnerships at YouTube TV. “Our expanded partnership delivers on our promise to offer a premium portfolio of content to our YouTube TV subscribers, as well as across the YouTube platforms.”