The Disney-YouTube TV Standoff Is Finally Over

Great news for TV fans! Disney and YouTube TV have resolved their dispute, meaning channels like ABC, ESPN, and FX are back on the streaming service. Both companies announced the agreement, highlighting that fans can now enjoy programs, including college football, this weekend. YouTube TV says channels and previously recorded shows will be restored throughout the day and apologized for the interruption, thanking subscribers for their patience during negotiations.

On October 30th, Disney removed its channels – like ABC, ESPN, Freeform, and FX – from YouTube TV. This disagreement lasted much longer than a similar dispute with Charter Communications last year, which was resolved in just 11 days. Sources say this was a particularly tense situation, with Disney’s CEO Bob Iger and Google’s Sundar Pichai personally involved in trying to reach an agreement. It’s moments like these that make people wish they still had an old-fashioned antenna.

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2025-11-15 04:53