Summary
YouTube TV and Disney, which owns channels like ABC and ESPN, are in a disagreement over contract renewal terms. As a result, YouTube TV decided to remove Disney’s channels, prompting ESPN to urge customers to rally for their return. YouTube TV offered a discount to its users due to the channel removal.
Key Facts
- YouTube TV announced it would remove Disney channels, including ABC and ESPN, due to contract disagreements.
- The removal started on October 30, 2025.
- YouTube TV said they aim for fair pricing and won't accept terms they see as unfair to their members.
- To ease the impact, YouTube TV offered a $20 discount to affected users.
- ESPN responded by urging YouTube TV customers to complain to regain access to their channels.
- ESPN used its popular personalities to motivate fans to pressure YouTube TV.
- Some fans criticized ESPN, accusing them of trying to manipulate the situation for financial gain.
- The conflict between Disney and Google (which owns YouTube TV) continues without a resolution.
