Disney-owned channels, including ESPN and ABC, have been unavailable to watch on YouTube TV for over a week. The dispute between the companies began on October 30th after they failed to reach a new contractual agreement. Despite efforts from both sides, no deal has been reached yet.
YouTube TV had previously offered lower terms to Disney in an attempt to resolve the issue, but Google claims that these terms would have raised prices for customers and reduced choices. The company is still negotiating with Disney in good faith, but it’s unclear when a resolution will be reached.
This dispute marks the third major contract issue between YouTube TV and a network partner in two months. However, this one has lasted longer and had a wider impact on consumers. To make amends, YouTube TV has offered a $20 credit to subscribers if Disney channels remain unavailable for an extended period.
The list of Disney channels currently unavailable on YouTube TV includes:
– ABC
– ABC News Live
– ACC Network
– Disney Channel
– Disney Junior
– Disney XD
– ESPN
– ESPNews
– ESPN2
– ESPNU
– Freeform
– FX
– FXM
– FXX
– Localish
– Nat Geo
– Nat Geo Wild
– SEC Network
– Spanish-language plan: ESPN Deportes, Baby TV Español, Nat Geo Mundo
The situation remains uncertain, with no clear timeline for the resolution of the dispute.
Source: https://eu.usatoday.com/story/tech/2025/11/07/youtube-tv-disney-espn-abc-contract-dispute/87145718007