Disney pulls channels from YouTube TV
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ESPN, ABC and other Disney-owned channels have not been available on YouTube TV since Thursday because of an impasse in contract talks for a new distribution deal. YouTube TV subscribers could miss election coverage and "Monday Night Football.
Disney Goes Dark on YouTube TV. Why the House of Mouse and Google Are Feuding. Disney channels including ESPN and ABC disappeared from Google’s YouTube TV overnight, after the two sides failed to come to terms on a new streaming agreement.
Disney and YouTubeTV haven't been able to reach an agreement so Monday Night and College Football have been pulled from the platform.
Disney’s deal with YouTube TV expires on October 30. In August, it was Fox. Last month, it was NBC. Both sides are doing what they always do in these situation: Accusing the other side of being greedy.
For 10 million subscribers, a missed college football Saturday on ABC and ESPN networks is rolling over to NFL's "Monday Night Football."
Disney and YouTube TV are stuck in a stalemate. ESPN personalities are appealing to YouTube TV customers, but their messages might not be resonating.