Fox News, local TV stations and other Fox Corp.-owned networks will remain on YouTube TV -- for now -- after the parties agreed to a short-term extension to their previous agreement, as their talks on a renewal continue.

The two companies faced a 2 p.m. deadline to reach a new contract to avoid a blackout of Fox-owned channels. The two sides have been haggling over Fox's programming fee terms.

YouTube TV has reached a short-term extension in its contract dispute with Fox. This means subscribers won't face immediate disruptions of Fox channels.

A short-term extension between FOX and YouTube TV was reached on Wednesday, meaning subscribers won't lose the channel ahead of Auburn football's game against Baylor

YouTube TV and FOX reportedly mutually agree to a 'short-term extension' and prolong coverage for the time being.

The Detroit Lions open their season on Sunday, Sept. 7, with a matchup against the Green Bay Packers that airs on CBS, but their following game (Sunday, Sept. 14 against the Chicago Bears) is scheduled to be on Fox. Those with YouTube TV would not be able to watch the game if a deal was not agreed to.

The streaming service's customers could lose access to Fox, FS1 and the Big Ten Network as college football season opens this weekend.