Starting February 1, 2027, new YouTube Partner Program applicants will need twice as many watch hours — or twice as many Shorts views — to share in ad revenue.

YouTube is doubling the viewership requirements new creators must meet before they can earn ad and Premium revenue.

Now you’ll need twice as many watch hours on YouTube to start making money from ads and subscriptions.

Full streaming through YouTube TV won't be available until later, but subscribers can get started in the ESPN app.

Starting in February 2027, creators will face higher monetization thresholds and a new rolling requirement for Shorts revenue.

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