MTV is known for reality series and music specials, and it is one of the channels people check for before they sign up for anything.
YouTube TV has become the default answer for cutting cable, but the lineup has moved around enough in the last two years that it is worth confirming rather than assuming.
So, is MTV on YouTube TV? Here is where it sits in the lineup.
Is MTV on YouTube TV?
Yes, you can watch MTV on YouTube TV. MTV is part of the YouTube TV Base Plan, so it is included in the standard subscription with no add-on to buy.
How to watch MTV?
Open the YouTube TV app, go to the Live tab and find MTV in the guide, or type the name into search. Anything airing now starts instantly, and you can pause or restart from the beginning. You can also add it to your Library so it sits at the front of the guide.
Which YouTube TV plan includes MTV?
MTV is on the only plan YouTube TV sells to most subscribers:
- YouTube TV Base Plan
There is no sports or entertainment add-on needed. The Base Plan is the whole lineup, and MTV is in it.
Which number is MTV on YouTube TV?
YouTube TV does not use channel numbers. The guide is a scrolling list you can reorder yourself.
Find MTV by opening the Live tab and scrolling, or search for it once and pin it to your Library so it stays near the top.
Which other streaming services carry MTV?
MTV is not exclusive to YouTube TV.
You can also get it on Sling TV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DIRECTV Stream.
| DIRECTV Stream | Go to DIRECTV Stream |
| Fubo | Go to Fubo |
| Hulu with Live TV | Go to Hulu with Live TV |
| Philo | Go to Philo |
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About MTV
MTV is owned by Paramount and is known for reality series and music specials.
The schedule leans on "Ridiculousness," "Teen Mom" and the VMAs.
It is a standard part of most live TV packages, which is why it shows up on nearly every cable replacement service rather than behind a single app.