YouTube features a Multiview function that enables watching up to four live broadcasts at the same time on one display. Previously, users were restricted to preset channel pairings, primarily focused on live sports, but this limitation is about to be lifted.
The service recently utilized Multiview to broadcast Coachella, allowing audiences to view multiple stages concurrently. Now, Reddit members are discovering this same Multiview capability receiving a significant enhancement within YouTube TV, appearing to be a transformative update.
What does the new YouTube TV Multiview upgrade offer?
RedditReddit users were the initial observers of this update, posting images of a revised Multiview selection menu that grants access to the full YouTube TV channel catalog. You are no longer confined to the specific layouts YouTube previously chose for you.
The refreshed interface allows browsing channels by genre, such as Recommended, Sports, News, TV Shows, and Movies, and placing any live channel into your grid. Up to four broadcasts can operate concurrently on one display.
RedditThe capability functions within the YouTube TV application on streaming hardware such as Roku, Google TV, and Apple TV, performing optimally on larger displays where four streams have sufficient space.
How to access the new Multiview on YouTube TV
RedditAccording to 9to5Google, you can open a live stream inside the YouTube TV app by pressing the down arrow on your remote. On mobile, the same can be done by tapping the video player. A menu will appear with an “Add to multiview” option, which opens the new selection interface.
YouTube confirmed this upgrade was coming back in January 2026, however, this is a staged rollout, so not every subscriber will see it right away. Meanwhile, platform is also rolling out AI likeness detection tech to crack down on celebrity deepfakes and has quietly raised the price of YouTube Premium.