How to watch Max on YouTube TV

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If you're a YouTube TV customer. you can pay for an additional subscription to HBO's Max to swell out your content library with even more shows, movies and sports. If you need some pointers in figuring out how, we're here to show you.

A popular live TV streaming service, YouTube TV costs $72.99 per month and includes ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC, as well as ESPN, TBS, TNT, FX, Paramount Network, AMC, Comedy Central, CNN, NFL Network, Disney, Nickelodeon and more.

In addition, subscribers can opt for add-on packages, which can include enhanced services like the 4K add-on or premium cable channels like Showtime, Starz, EPIX, Hallmark Movies Now and, yes, HBO Max.

Adding Max (formerly HBO Max) will give YouTube TV access to  Max’s library of shows like Game of Thrones, The Sopranos, Sex and the City, as well as classic and newer movies from Warner Bros. They’ll also be able to watch Max Originals, which include Hacks, The Flight Attendant, The Staircase, Julia, Our Flag Means Death and more.

So, how do you start watching Max on YouTube TV?

How to watch Max on YouTube TV

As an add-on, it is pretty easy to add Max. You can add services through the YouTube TV app on your TV, phone or computer. 

On the YouTube TV app on your TV, you select the store icon next to your profile picture in the top right, you then select the network you’d like to add (in this case  Max), select "add network" and confirm the purchase on the next screen.

On a computer or through the mobile app, you need to go into your profile, then settings and then membership. You then click the checkmark next to the Max box and then simply click purchase to finish.

What does Max on YouTube TV cost?

Adding Max to YouTube TV will cost an extra $15 per month to your YouTube TV subscription. 

YouTube TV does also offer an Entertainment Plus package, which adds HBO Max, Starz and Showtime to their subscription for a combined price of $29.99 per month on top of their base subscription.

It should be noted that if you have already subscribed to Max outside of YouTube TV, it will not carry over to your YouTube TV subscription, it will still be required to purchase Max either as an individual app or through the Entertainment Plus package.

Max is also available to add to Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google TV, Android TV and Vizio TVs.

Michael Balderston
Assistant Managing Editor

Michael Balderston is What to Watch’s assistant managing editor and lead movie writer, covering movies coming to theaters, writing movie reviews and highlighting new and classic movies on streaming services; he also covers a range of TV shows, including those in the Taylor Sheridan universe, Slow Horses, Only Murders in the Building, Jeopardy!, Saturday Night Live and more, as well as the best ways to watch some major US sporting events.

Based outside of Washington, D.C., Michael's previous experience includes writing for Awards Circuit, TV Technology and The Wrap.

Michael’s favorite movie of all time is Casablanca, while his favorite TV show is Seinfeld. Some 2025 favorites include One of Them Days and Black Bag for movies, and The Pitt on TV. Follow on Letterboxd to keep up with what I'm watching.

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