The financial details remain undisclosed, but a press announcement notes that the deal encompasses agreements for some full-length TV programs, clips, and highlights on standard YouTube. It also confirms the revival of NBC Sports Network (NBCSN), which had previously ceased operations four years prior.
“We have secured long-term access to our comprehensive range of broadcast and cable networks on YouTube TV, enhancing our Peacock strategy with a forthcoming launch on YouTube Primetime Channels along with a continuous presence on Google TV,” stated NBCUniversal executive Matt Schnaars.
The details revealed today are:
As Awful Announcing highlights, although NBCUniversal is acquiring sports broadcast rights for Peacock, reviving the NBCSN channel to include it in subscription packages could generate revenue from those who opt not to subscribe to Peacock after it separates its other cable networks with Versant.
