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ESPN Makes Final Plea to YouTube TV Customers Amid 'Monday Night Football'

ESPN Makes Final Plea to YouTube TV Customers Amid 'Monday Night Football'

Summary

Disney and Google have not reached an agreement to keep Disney-owned channels like ABC and ESPN on YouTube TV. As a result, these channels were removed from the platform on October 30, 2025, affecting viewers who wanted to watch programs like "Monday Night Football."

Key Facts

  • Disney and Google could not agree on terms for streaming Disney channels on YouTube TV.
  • ABC and ESPN were removed from YouTube TV starting October 30, 2025.
  • Viewers cannot watch or record shows from ABC and ESPN on YouTube TV during this disagreement.
  • ESPN urged YouTube TV customers to visit a website for options to restore ESPN networks.
  • The removal affected live sports programming, including NFL games and college football.
  • ESPN used "Monday Night Football" to highlight the absence of its channels on YouTube TV.

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