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ESPN Announces Final Decision on 'College GameDay' Despite YouTube TV Deal

ESPN Announces Final Decision on 'College GameDay' Despite YouTube TV Deal

Summary

ESPN and YouTube TV have settled a dispute, bringing Disney networks back to the streaming service. Despite this new agreement, ESPN will continue to offer its "College GameDay" football pregame show for free on its X account and the ESPN App.

Key Facts

  • Disney and Google reached a new agreement to end a standoff over carriage rights.
  • This deal restores Disney channels like ABC and ESPN to YouTube TV.
  • ESPN will stream its "College GameDay" show on its X account and the ESPN App for free.
  • Pat McAfee, an ESPN analyst, will also stream the show on his X account.
  • The pregame show runs from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET.
  • The move to offer the show for free could be an effort to regain customer goodwill after the recent standoff.

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