The standoff between YouTube TV and Disney, which left ABC, ESPN and a slate of Disney-owned channels dark for millions of viewers, began at the end of October when the pair failed to agree on new carriage terms and the existing licensing pact expired.

The ongoing Google/Disney standoff could lead YouTube TV subscribers with a $20 credit by Sunday. The Athletic's Andrew Marchand reported that the two sides are negotiating on Saturday to broker a deal to return Disney channels, like ABC and ESPN, to the television platform.

Google declined a request from Disney to allow ABC back on YouTube TV for election coverage as the two giants are negotiating streaming rights.

"Unfortunately, we are headed into another sports-packed weekend without a deal in place," Disney executives wrote in a memo on Friday.

YouTube TV will follow through on its promise to reimburse customers in the event of a Disney-related blackout beginning Sunday. The internet company previously pledged to issue $20 credits if customers lost access to Disney and related channels (including local ABC stations and ESPN) for "an extended period of time.

Amid the Disney blackout, YouTube TV customers will begin to receive a $20 credit starting Nov. 9 if there is still no deal to restore ESPN, ABC and other channels.

This week, YouTube TV and Disney's feud continues, Google Maps gets a massive Gemini upgrade, Qualcomm reports its Q4 earnings, Galaxy S26 might be a tad heavier on your wallet, and Samsung's trifold leaks again.

A contractual dispute between Google and Disney has left YouTube TV users unable to watch college football games over the weekend.

Following its failed deal with Disney, YouTube TV is handing out $10 monthly credits—but not everyone qualifies, and it’s not automatic.