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Disney’s channels, including ABC and ESPN, are still missing from YouTube TV. Talks are ongoing, but viewers shouldn’t expect a quick fix.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox
For yet another weekend, YouTube TV subscribers were unable to watch college football on Disney-owned networks like ESPN and ABC as a result of a carriage dispute that has been ongoing since Oct. 30.
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.
DirecTV and Fubo offer 5-day free trials with access to shows like "Dancing with the Stars" and live sports, while Sling provides budget-friendly customization.
The contract dispute between Google-owned YouTube TV and Disney-owned ESPN that sparked a blackout on Oct. 31 has been a nightmare for sports fans who are subscribers of the streaming service.
In the media conglomerate’s latest attempt to generate support for its content following a blackout on the Google-owned TV service, Disney has proposed that YouTube TV put its ABC back on the air on Nov. 4, when the nation heads to the polls for Election Day.
Google declined a request from Disney to allow ABC back on YouTube TV for election coverage as the two giants are negotiating streaming rights.
Both ‘Monday Night Football’ and ‘Dancing With the Stars’ came in lower than usual in their first airings after Disney networks went dark on the service.