As the National Football League (NFL) season approaches, YouTube is set to bring six new updates to its Sunday Ticket service. The updates include student plans, monthly payment plans, live chat/polls, real-time NFL highlights in YouTube Shorts, multiview, and the ‘Key Plays’ feature.

Student Discount: A Long-Awaited Feature

One of the most notable updates is the student discount, which has been highly requested by fans, particularly DirecTV users. The service previously offered a student plan when it had the rights to Sunday Ticket. YouTube hasn’t disclosed how much money students will save but advises them to keep an eye out for updates.

The regular Sunday Ticket plan currently costs $299 for the season; however, it will increase to $349 starting on September 19. Another significant update is the flexible billing option, which has been a "big piece of feedback" from viewers. YouTube announced that it’s rolling out monthly payment plans for viewers in most states except Georgia, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, and Tennessee.

Monthly Payment Plans: A Convenient Option

The monthly payment plan allows users to pay for Sunday Ticket over time instead of all at once. This option is set to roll out over the next week on both YouTube and YouTube TV. However, subscribers in the seven mentioned states will only have a single payment option.

Enhancing the Viewing Experience with New Features

YouTube is also launching updates and new features to enhance the viewing experience. For instance, users can use live chat and polls to react in real-time with other fans through their mobile and TV devices. Additionally, mobile users can watch highlights through NFL Shorts on YouTube and then jump to a live game by clicking on the red ‘Live’ ring around the NFL channel avatar.

The platform will soon launch NFL Shop integrations, previously only available on YouTube TV. The Key Plays feature, which lets Sunday Ticket subscribers catch up on a game by watching a quick video of each major play before jumping into the live game, will be available on the main YouTube experience this season. However, it will only be accessible on TVs.

Multiview: A Game-Changing Feature

YouTube also reminded users of its recently launched multiview feature, allowing viewers to choose from four-game, three-game, and two-game viewing combinations. Subscribers have access to an extensive assortment of games, including watching a Sunday game and a local NFL game side by side or even NFL and college football games simultaneously.

Users who sign up for the NFL Sunday Ticket + NFL RedZone package get to watch both out-of-market games and RedZone with multiview.

Pressure to Provide a Seamless Experience

As YouTube gears up for its first year as the streaming home of NFL Sunday Ticket, there’s immense pressure to provide fans with a seamless experience. To achieve this, the platform has been busy partnering with other companies to help garner a large audience. For example, it handed out one free season to Verizon customers and gave four months of Max for free to subscribers who paid for NFL Sunday Ticket through YouTube TV.

YouTube’s Commitment to Providing an Excellent Experience

In conclusion, YouTube is committed to providing an excellent experience for its users. The six new updates announced ahead of the NFL season demonstrate this commitment. With student plans, monthly payment plans, live chat/polls, real-time NFL highlights in YouTube Shorts, multiview, and the ‘Key Plays’ feature, fans are sure to have a seamless and enjoyable experience while watching their favorite teams play.

Key Updates at a Glance

  • Student discount: A long-awaited feature that will save students money on Sunday Ticket
  • Monthly payment plans: Allow users to pay for Sunday Ticket over time instead of all at once
  • Live chat/polls: Enable users to react in real-time with other fans through mobile and TV devices
  • Real-time NFL highlights in YouTube Shorts: Provide an easy way for mobile users to watch highlights and jump to live games
  • Multiview: Allow viewers to choose from four-game, three-game, and two-game viewing combinations
  • ‘Key Plays’ feature: Enable Sunday Ticket subscribers to catch up on a game by watching a quick video of each major play before jumping into the live game

Conclusion

YouTube’s commitment to providing an excellent experience for its users is evident in the six new updates announced ahead of the NFL season. With these features, fans are sure to have a seamless and enjoyable experience while watching their favorite teams play. Whether you’re a student looking for a discounted plan or a fan who wants to watch multiple games at once, YouTube has got you covered.

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