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NFL Kickoff is finally here, and the last thing you want between you and the game is a frantic scramble to figure out your setup. Here's the high-level playbook to get stream-ready in minutes.

1. Sign in & pre-check your device

Before Sunday morning, make sure the YouTube TV app is updated on your smart TV, streaming stick, or mobile device. Sign in with the Google Account used to purchase NFL Sunday Ticket.

2. Spot your matchup

On game days, live NFL broadcasts will automatically populate your Home and Live tabs. Want to plan your day ahead of time? Just search "NFL" to browse the league’s page, pick your matchup, and select Notify me so you get an alert on your phone when the game is live.

3. Build your command center

Your game day setup starts here:

• Multiview: Multiviews are groups of up to 4 NFL games that can be viewed together as a single stream, allowing you to never miss a moment of the action.
• DVR: Once you set them up, recordings are automatically added to your YouTube TV Library, available from the app on your device, or on your computer at tv.youtube.com.
• Condensed Replays (VOD): Every game that’s available through your NFL Sunday Ticket subscription is available as a condensed on-demand replay (VOD) on the NFL page. VODs are uploaded by midnight Eastern time after the games air, and they’re available until 11:59 PM on the following Wednesday.

If you’re running behind real time, toggle Hide Scores to shield yourself from spoilers, link your ESPN Fantasy or Yahoo Fantasy account, or pull up live stats and key plays to see how your fantasy roster is performing drive by drive.

Need more help?

If you run into playback area verification issues, need help setting your home network, or want step-by-step walkthroughs for specific streaming devices, check out the YouTube TV Help Page.

As families dive headfirst into the back-to-school routine, many parents are asking a familiar question: how do we build healthy screen habits that actually stick?

Whether you’re trying to transition from a favorite show to the dinner table without causing a muddy puddle of tears, or just trying to find good quality content, getting the right balance can feel like a whole operation.

To help families navigate those moments, Dr. Garth Graham — a practicing physician, public health expert, father of four, and Head of YouTube Health — sat down for a very special video call with two of the world’s most recognisable parents: Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig.

Debuting on the Peppa Pig: Muddy Puddle Parenting YouTube channel, this lighthearted sit-down unpacks practical, clinician-tested tips for managing screen time at home … no snorting required.

From weekly prep to beautifully arranged lunches, creators are turning meal preparation into a comforting art form. Through satisfying tutorials, they offer a calming visual experience of tidiness, uniform chopping, and culinary control.

The hunger for this organized aesthetic is massive: In the first six months of 2026, there were more than 250M views of videos with "bento box" or "#bentobox" in the title.*

In preparation for the back-to-school season, don’t miss our unique YouTube logo (also known as the Yoodle) celebrating the meal prep community. Ready to pack your perfect lunch? Dive into our playlist.

_{*Source: YouTube data, Global, Jan 1 - Jun 30, 2026.}

Starting today, ESPN Unlimited content is available directly on YouTube TV, giving you even more of the sports you love, all in one place.

Users subscribed to the main YouTube TV plan, or any plan that includes Sports, can now catch all the action such as the US Open tennis, NCAA College Football, PGA Tour golf, WWE Premium Live Events, LALIGA, and out-of-market NHL games. They’ll also get access to hit studio shows such as The Rich Eisen Show, ESPN Originals and Films, and the complete ESPN 30 for 30 documentary library. Popular features like unlimited DVR, key plays, scores and stats and multiview will also be available with ESPN Unlimited content, all within the YouTube TV app.

As part of the launch, we've also enhanced the YouTube TV interface to make it easier for viewers to find the content they want. The live guide now shows three rows of currently airing live events from ESPN Unlimited, along with a dedicated network row for further browsing. When a game has multiple feeds, fans will now have the choice between options for different languages, home and away feeds, and alternate camera angles, all clearly labeled in our updated station picker.

And to make game days even better, our Fantasy View feature now supports ESPN Fantasy Football. ESPN Fantasy Football users can link their ESPN account through YouTube TV settings ahead of the upcoming NFL season to track their fantasy teams during live NFL games.

Watching all of your favorite teams and important games should be simple. With ESPN Unlimited joining our YouTube TV lineup, we’ve got you covered all season long.

YouTube’s Pedro Pina delivered the James MacTaggart Memorial lecture at this year’s Edinburgh TV Festival, a flagship address widely considered the most influential and agenda-setting speech in the British broadcasting industry.

YouTube’s presence marked a defining moment for the industry, framing a bold message: British media is poised on the edge of a Third Golden Age’. fueled by homegrown talent, deeper collaboration and an audience-first mindset.

Rejecting the idea that traditional broadcasters and digital platforms must compete, Pina positioned them as natural allies. Highlighting joint ventures with the BBC, ITV, and Channel 4, he illustrated how global digital platforms amplify British storytelling worldwide. The stage is set, the audience is waiting, and the opportunity to craft television’s greatest era starts now.

"This next chapter of British television will not be a tragedy. It will be an epic."

Watch the 2026 MacTaggart Lecture in full.