YouTube TV subscribers are facing another lineup change, with Court TV, Tastemade, and The Young Turks scheduled to leave the service on September 30, 2026. The change will affect live viewing as well as programs recorded through YouTube TV’s Library. Tastemade Español and Tastemade in 4K will also be removed.
The announcement gives affected subscribers a specific deadline to watch programming they have saved or decide how they want to access these networks after the change takes effect.
For viewers who regularly use any of the three channels, this is more than a simple guide adjustment. YouTube TV says the affected channels will no longer be available through the service, and existing recordings from those networks will also be impacted.
YouTube TV Channel Removal Takes Effect September 30
The most important date for subscribers is September 30, 2026.
Until that date, Court TV, Tastemade, and The Young Turks remain part of the YouTube TV channel lineup. After the change, those networks will no longer be available through the service.
The change also covers specialized Tastemade feeds. Subscribers who access Tastemade Español through the Spanish Plus add-on or Tastemade in 4K through the 4K Plus add-on will lose those channels as well.
YouTube TV has notified customers directly about the upcoming change. The announcement makes clear that the removal applies to both live programming and content stored in subscribers’ Libraries.
That means viewers have a limited amount of time to watch programs they have already recorded from the affected networks.
Which Channels Are Being Removed?
Three primary networks are included in the upcoming change:
- Court TV
- Tastemade
- The Young Turks
Two additional Tastemade feeds are also affected:
- Tastemade Español
- Tastemade in 4K
The removal applies to the YouTube TV service rather than YouTube as a whole.
That distinction is important. YouTube TV and YouTube are separate viewing experiences, even though both operate under the broader YouTube brand.
YouTube TV subscribers will lose the affected channels from their paid live TV lineup. However, YouTube says select content from Court TV, Tastemade, and The Young Turks will continue to be available on YouTube.
Court TV Will Leave YouTube TV
Court TV is one of the networks included in the September 30 change.
The channel is widely recognized for its courtroom coverage, legal programming, and true-crime content. Its programming has made it a familiar destination for viewers who follow major trials and legal stories.
For YouTube TV subscribers, the loss means Court TV will no longer be available as part of the live channel lineup after September 30.
The change also affects recordings.
Viewers who have used YouTube TV’s cloud-based Library to save Court TV programs should not expect those recordings to remain available after the channel leaves.
This is an important part of the announcement because many subscribers use YouTube TV primarily for its combination of live television and cloud DVR functionality.
A saved recording can feel like permanent access from the viewer’s perspective. However, channel distribution changes can affect whether that content remains available through the service.
Court TV viewers should therefore review their Libraries before the September deadline.
Tastemade Is Also Leaving
Tastemade is another major channel affected by the change.
The network focuses on food, cooking, travel, lifestyle, and related programming. Its audience includes viewers who use live TV services to discover recipes, food destinations, cooking ideas, and lifestyle shows.
The upcoming change is particularly notable because it goes beyond the standard Tastemade channel.
YouTube TV has confirmed that Tastemade Español and Tastemade in 4K will also be removed.
That means subscribers using the Spanish-language version or the 4K feed should also prepare for the September 30 cutoff.
The removal will affect saved recordings associated with the affected feeds as well.
For viewers who have built a large collection of Tastemade programs in their YouTube TV Library, the upcoming deadline deserves attention.
Tastemade Español and Tastemade in 4K Are Included
The additional Tastemade feeds could easily be overlooked by subscribers who do not regularly check their channel lineup.
Tastemade Español is associated with the Spanish Plus add-on, while Tastemade in 4K is associated with the 4K Plus add-on.
Both are included in the removal.
This means upgrading to or keeping one of those add-ons will not preserve access to the affected Tastemade feeds once the September 30 change takes effect.
Subscribers should check their current YouTube TV setup if they use either feed.
The change also reinforces an important point for YouTube TV customers: an add-on does not guarantee that every network previously included in it will remain available indefinitely.
Channel availability can change when distribution arrangements change.
The Young Turks Is Leaving the Lineup
The Young Turks is the third primary network scheduled to leave YouTube TV.
The channel focuses on current events, news, commentary, and political programming. It has also maintained a major presence on the broader YouTube platform.
That online presence gives viewers another way to find content after the YouTube TV removal.
However, losing the channel from YouTube TV still changes how subscribers access it.
YouTube TV users who prefer a traditional live channel guide will no longer have The Young Turks in that lineup after September 30.
Recordings saved through the YouTube TV Library will also be affected.
The broader YouTube platform remains available for select content from the network, giving viewers another option without preserving the same YouTube TV channel experience.
Existing YouTube TV Recordings Will Be Affected
One of the biggest concerns for subscribers is the effect on saved programs.
YouTube TV has confirmed that the upcoming change includes content recorded from the affected networks and stored in a subscriber’s Library.
This means the September 30 deadline applies to more than live viewing.
A viewer who recorded a Court TV program several weeks ago may still see it in the Library today. Once the network leaves YouTube TV, that recording will no longer be available through the service.
The same applies to recordings from Tastemade and The Young Turks.
The rule also covers the affected Tastemade feeds.
Subscribers who have saved programming from Tastemade Español or Tastemade in 4K should take the same approach and watch important recordings before the deadline.
Why the DVR Change Matters
The loss of recordings can be more disruptive than losing a channel from the live guide.
Many viewers use cloud DVR features to build a personal library of programs. They may record shows that they do not have time to watch immediately.
That makes the timing of a channel removal especially important.
A subscriber might have no plans to watch a recorded program today because they expect it to remain available for later. The September 30 change removes that assumption for the affected networks.
Anyone with recordings they want to keep should consider watching them before the cutoff.
The announcement does not indicate that existing recordings will be transferred to another service.
Instead, the recordings associated with the departing channels will no longer be available through YouTube TV.
Select Content Will Still Be Available on YouTube
The channel removal does not mean all content from the three networks disappears from YouTube.
YouTube TV has reminded subscribers that select content from Court TV, Tastemade, and The Young Turks will remain available on YouTube.
That provides an alternative for viewers who primarily want individual programs, clips, or other digital content.
However, YouTube does not offer exactly the same experience as YouTube TV.
YouTube TV provides a live television guide and cloud DVR environment. Regular YouTube centers on individual videos and channels.
As a result, viewers should not assume that every program or every live broadcast available through YouTube TV will automatically remain available in the same form on YouTube.
The announcement only confirms continued access to select content.
The Change Is Not a YouTube TV Shutdown
The removal of these networks does not mean YouTube TV itself is ending.
The service continues to offer a broad selection of live television networks.
The September change is limited to the affected channels and related Tastemade feeds.
That distinction is important because social media discussions about channel removals can sometimes make a lineup adjustment appear broader than it actually is.
Subscribers who do not watch Court TV, Tastemade, or The Young Turks may notice little difference in their daily viewing.
For regular viewers, however, the change could require a new viewing option.
The impact depends largely on how frequently a household uses the affected networks.
Subscribers Do Not Need to Cancel Because of the Change
The channel removal does not automatically require subscribers to cancel YouTube TV.
Customers can continue using the service for the channels that remain available.
The decision to keep or cancel a subscription depends on how valuable the remaining lineup is to each household.
Someone who watches Court TV every day may feel the loss more strongly than someone who rarely used it.
A Tastemade viewer may also decide that losing the channel changes the value of the service.
The same applies to people who rely on The Young Turks for regular programming.
Subscribers should evaluate their own viewing habits rather than assuming the removal affects every household in the same way.
What YouTube TV Subscribers Should Do Now
With September 30 approaching, affected viewers have several practical steps available.
First, check the YouTube TV Library for recordings from the three departing networks.
Next, identify anything important that you want to watch before the deadline.
It is also worth checking scheduled recordings. A future recording may still appear in a subscriber’s account, but the content will not remain available through YouTube TV after the network leaves.
Viewers who use Tastemade Español or Tastemade in 4K should also check those feeds specifically.
A simple checklist can help:
- Review saved Court TV recordings.
- Review saved Tastemade recordings.
- Review saved The Young Turks recordings.
- Check Tastemade Español recordings.
- Check Tastemade in 4K recordings.
- Watch important programs before September 30.
- Look for desired programming on YouTube.
- Decide whether an alternative service is necessary.
Taking these steps before the deadline can prevent viewers from discovering later that a favorite recording is no longer available.
Alternative Ways to Watch the Departing Channels
The removal from YouTube TV does not eliminate every viewing option.
Tastemade continues to have distribution beyond YouTube TV, including availability through several streaming platforms.
Court TV also remains available through other television and streaming services.
The Young Turks has a strong presence on YouTube, where viewers can continue finding content from the network.
The best alternative depends on what a viewer wants.
Someone interested in a live channel may need another live TV or streaming option.
A viewer who only wants clips and selected programming may find YouTube sufficient.
The important point is that leaving YouTube TV does not mean these brands disappear from the U.S. streaming market.
The September 30 Deadline Is the Key Date
For affected subscribers, September 30 is the date that matters most.
The networks remain available before the deadline, but YouTube TV has already notified customers that the lineup will change at the end of the month.
The announcement covers both live channels and recordings.
It also specifically includes Tastemade Español and Tastemade in 4K.
That makes the change relevant to more subscribers than someone might initially expect from the names of the three primary channels.
Viewers should use the remaining time to review their Libraries and determine whether any saved programming needs immediate attention.
What the Channel Change Means for Viewers
The upcoming removal creates a clear dividing line for YouTube TV subscribers.
Before September 30, viewers can continue accessing the affected channels through the service.
After September 30, the live channels will no longer be part of the lineup, and associated recordings will no longer remain in the YouTube TV Library.
Select content from the three networks will still be available on YouTube.
That gives viewers an alternative, but it does not replace every part of the YouTube TV experience.
For Court TV fans, the change means finding another way to follow the network. Tastemade viewers will need to consider other distribution options. The Young Turks viewers can continue using YouTube for select content.
The most immediate step is simple: check what you have saved and watch anything important before the deadline.
YouTube TV subscribers now have a clear date and a clear list of affected networks. The September 30 change is confirmed, and viewers who regularly watch these channels have time to prepare.
Are you affected by the YouTube TV channel changes? Share which network you watch most and stay informed as the September 30 deadline approaches.