Phoenix Suns fans vent over YouTube TV dropping Arizona's Family 3TV: 'Don't do this to us'
Phoenix Suns fans have taken to social media to vent their frustration with the news that YouTube TV will no longer carry Arizona's Family 3TV, which broadcasts the vast majority of the NBA team's games.
And they are definitely frustrated.
After all, many thought their problems watching Suns games were over when the team announced the move to Arizona's Family 3TV from Bally Sports Arizona, which made watching Phoenix's NBA franchise much more accessible to many fans.
But the YouTube TV announcement takes that accessibility away from subscribers of that television streaming service.
Many Suns fans sounded off on the latest TV development with the team on X, formerly Twitter, and they weren't afraid to speak their minds. Many tagged Suns owner Mat Ishbia in their posts in a plea for help.
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Phoenix Suns fans slam YouTube TV not carrying 3TV, the home of the team:
This is getting old! @YouTubeTV is screwing us over again! Now taking away 3TV @azfamily , ironically right after they started airing the @Suns games! All we get as customers is a rate increase from them! On Nov 17 at 11:59pm, I will be canceling my service! pic.twitter.com/A7XsCpb5ui
— Clay (@ClayJParker) November 14, 2023
@Mishbia15 @YouTubeTV is removing 3TV from its lineup! How am i supposed to watch Suns games now? pic.twitter.com/d1bH4omOqw
— Kyle Fredericks (@Doyle1228) November 14, 2023
@Suns @Mishbia15 @azfamily Just got a notice that 3TV will be removed from YouTube TV November 18, 2023. Not happy with that decision @YouTubeTV
— Rob (@AZFamilyGuy) November 14, 2023
You know the Suns are not going to be on YouTube TV anymore after November 18 when 3TV is dropped over higher retrans fees because they now air Suns game. So now both teams will not be on YouTube TV. Local sports is not a priority for YouTube TV. https://t.co/mGiSW8YaCi
— Donavon (@Powergate92) November 14, 2023
@Mishbia15 can you please yell @YouTubeTV for me? They're taking away 3TV. How am I supposed to watch the suns now?
— Anna Straka (@ThisIsAnnaS) November 14, 2023
@YouTubeTV losing 3tv? You suck!!! No more Suns basketball…..
— danny stansfield (@dghitops) November 14, 2023
Disappointed in the broken promises to Phoenix fans with YouTube TV dropping 3TV this week. I thought these media rights changes would be better for us. Do better.
— PointGodPaul (@PointGodP) November 14, 2023
YoutubeTV is dropping AZFamily 3TV, please tell them to keep it @Suns 🙏
— Jereme (@jeremeaz) November 12, 2023
So just as soon as we get access to Suns games, we have a new Bally Sports situation w/ 3TV and @azfamily
This has to be a joke, right? @Mishbia15https://t.co/T8u2KsOsjz#PhoenixSuns #Suns— Cory 🤦♂️ (@chowell18) November 10, 2023
@YouTubeTV Just received word that I'll be losing the ONLY way to watch all Phoenix Suns games, local network 3TV. Why is this being dropped? Other options to watch the games means switching to a different steaming provider. Don't do this to us...
— That Dude✌🏿 (@ATL2PHX) November 13, 2023
Yet @YouTubeTV is getting rid of 3TV a local Phoenix channel so everyone loses access to Suns games unless they go get another streaming service. Fix it.
— Quint (@FarewellnAdieu) November 11, 2023
Come on Mat! @Mishbia15 I switched to YouTube TV knowing I’d be able to watch the suns. Now a month in and I won’t be able to watch them!! @Suns Can you at least explain what’s going on?? https://t.co/sPZvl4Rrql
— Zach Quen (@zachquen82) November 10, 2023
@YouTubeTV why the HELL is YouTube TV dropping KTVK 3TV? I'm going to lose Suns games now and Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune, along with their news? This is how you lose subscribers. Please figure this out. Infuriating.
— Chris Cardinal (@chriscardinal) November 10, 2023
Reach Jeremy Cluff at jeremy.cluff@arizonarepublic.com. Follow him on X, formerly Twitter @Jeremy_Cluff.
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This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Phoenix Suns fans vent over YouTube TV dropping Arizona's Family 3TV
