YouTube and Disney reach a deal to restore ESPN
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Disney’s channels have been removed from YouTube’s pay-TV platform after the two media giants failed to reach a new carriage agreement before Thursday’s midnight deadline passed. The blackout will leave subscribers unable to watch content from Disney networks, including ESPN, ABC, Disney Channel, FX, National Geographic and Freeform.
YouTube TV dropped ESPN, ABC and other channels after a new deal couldn’t be reached.
Disney Goes Dark on YouTube TV. Why the House of Mouse and Google Are Feuding.
More than a week after Disney networks went dark on YouTube TV, the two sides do not appear close to a new carriage deal. That means the dispute could go into Week 11 of the college football season, though there are options for fans hoping to catch their favorite teams on Saturday.
Disney networks including ABC and ESPN have gone dark on Google-owned YouTube TV after the two corporate giants couldn't come to terms on a new deal.