YouTube has big plans for Coachella 2026, when the popular music festival returns for its two-weekend run. Yes, the Google-owned streamer will once again provide livestreaming of the performances for fans unable to make the show this month -- but now, there'll be music video-themed FAST channels , known as Stations.

FAST TV stands for "free, ad-supported television," a popular category of streaming services that offer content without a paid subscription. Stations, much like popular linear TV services like Tubi and The Roku Channel -- or even FAST channel offerings on Prime Video -- offer viewers an old-school, stress-free and passive viewing experience.

During Coachella, these Stations, according to The Verge , will operate as "24-7 linear streams preprogrammed with videos from artists performing at the festival." Instead of endlessly searching for something to click to play, "Coachella TV" on YouTube will feature a mix of iconic archival performances, artist interviews, documentaries and 2026 festival…