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YouTube TV is losing SNY, the regional sports network for the New York Mets and New York Jets, as of July 1. This means that YouTube TV subscribers will no longer be able to watch Mets and Jets games on the service.
The loss of SNY is a major blow for YouTube TV, as it is one of the most popular regional sports networks in the country. SNY broadcasts Mets and Jets games, as well as games from other New York teams, such as the Brooklyn Nets and New York Islanders.
YouTube TV subscribers who want to continue watching Mets and Jets games will need to switch to a different streaming service that carries SNY. Some of the other streaming services that carry SNY include Hulu + Live TV, fuboTV, and Sling TV.
Par the course for YouTube TV lately
The loss of SNY is the latest in a series of setbacks for YouTube TV. In recent months, YouTube TV has also lost channels such as Bally Sports West and Bally Sports Midwest. These losses have led to some subscribers canceling their YouTube TV subscriptions. Because many signed up for the sports, and the ability to DVR every sport, but now that’s not possible.
It is unclear why YouTube TV is losing SNY. Some have speculated that it is due to a dispute over carriage fees. Others have speculated that it is due to the fact that YouTube TV is not available on certain streaming devices, such as the Amazon Fire TV Stick.
Whatever the reason, the loss of SNY is a major blow for YouTube TV. It is a reminder that even the most popular streaming services are not immune to losing channels. And it’s just the latest blow to YouTube TV’s sports offerings. After having lost Fox Sports RSNs (later renamed to Bally Sports), and a few AT&T SportsNet channels, and now SNY.