The recent agreement between YouTube TV and Disney has brought a surprise bonus for sports fans: access to ESPN Unlimited at no extra cost. This deal is part of a new carriage arrangement, which will eventually make events from NFL, NBA, and other sports channels available directly within the YouTube TV app.
Although not fully integrated yet, base plan subscribers can look forward to watching ESPN content by the end of 2026. However, some technical issues need to be resolved before the full integration is completed.
Despite these delays, this deal brings a range of benefits for sports fans, including extra channels and events. It’s unclear if YouTube TV pricing will change as a result, but some speculate that it might offer a ‘skinny bundle’ at a lower cost specifically for sports content.
Source: https://www.techradar.com/streaming/the-disney-youtube-tv-deal-is-secretly-great-news-for-sports-fans-heres-why