"ESPN and ABC channels disappear from YouTube TV, leaving viewers in the dark.
If you're a subscriber to YouTube TV, it may have noticed that Disney-owned channels like ABC, ESPN, and others went dark on the platform. The Walt Disney Co. has pulled its channels from YouTube TV as of midnight on October 30, after negotiations with YouTube failed to reach new terms for their latest carriage agreement.
This means you won't be able to watch any programming from these stations until a deal is reached. That includes all upcoming college football and NFL games broadcast on ESPN's suite of channels — including Monday Night Football — as well as all ABC programming like Abbott Elementary, Grey's Anatomy, and Dancing with the Stars.
However, YouTube TV customers will receive a $20 monthly credit if Disney's channels remain off the platform for an extended period. For those looking to watch one of these games this weekend, there are several options available.
For $29.99 per month, the ESPN unlimited package includes access to all of ESPN's linear networks: ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SECN, ACCN, ESPNews, and ESPN Deportes. The package also gives you access to ABC programming, ESPN+ content, ESPN3, SECN+, and ACCNX.
Another option is Hulu + Live TV, which offers a hefty discount for new and eligible returning subscribers (those who have not been Hulu subscribers in the past month) for $64.99 per month for their first three months. After that, it will cost $89.99 per month.
Fubo TV also has a free 7-day trial and offers access to ESPN, Fox, ABC, CBS, NFL Network, and over 100 other live channels. It costs $80 per month.
DirecTV is offering a free 5-day trial and $30 off the first month for new customers. The company's Choice, Ultimate, or Premier packages start at $60 per month but come with significant savings for the first 24 months.
Sling TV also offers day passes to its streaming programming for as little as $5 per day. However, ABC is not included in these passes.
For those looking for their local Disney/ABC programming, some stations have their own free local streaming news channels, and others can be accessed through The Roku Channel or downloaded app.
The options listed above should provide viewers with a solution to watch ESPN and ABC while the YouTube TV situation is resolved.
If you're a subscriber to YouTube TV, it may have noticed that Disney-owned channels like ABC, ESPN, and others went dark on the platform. The Walt Disney Co. has pulled its channels from YouTube TV as of midnight on October 30, after negotiations with YouTube failed to reach new terms for their latest carriage agreement.
This means you won't be able to watch any programming from these stations until a deal is reached. That includes all upcoming college football and NFL games broadcast on ESPN's suite of channels — including Monday Night Football — as well as all ABC programming like Abbott Elementary, Grey's Anatomy, and Dancing with the Stars.
However, YouTube TV customers will receive a $20 monthly credit if Disney's channels remain off the platform for an extended period. For those looking to watch one of these games this weekend, there are several options available.
For $29.99 per month, the ESPN unlimited package includes access to all of ESPN's linear networks: ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SECN, ACCN, ESPNews, and ESPN Deportes. The package also gives you access to ABC programming, ESPN+ content, ESPN3, SECN+, and ACCNX.
Another option is Hulu + Live TV, which offers a hefty discount for new and eligible returning subscribers (those who have not been Hulu subscribers in the past month) for $64.99 per month for their first three months. After that, it will cost $89.99 per month.
Fubo TV also has a free 7-day trial and offers access to ESPN, Fox, ABC, CBS, NFL Network, and over 100 other live channels. It costs $80 per month.
DirecTV is offering a free 5-day trial and $30 off the first month for new customers. The company's Choice, Ultimate, or Premier packages start at $60 per month but come with significant savings for the first 24 months.
Sling TV also offers day passes to its streaming programming for as little as $5 per day. However, ABC is not included in these passes.
For those looking for their local Disney/ABC programming, some stations have their own free local streaming news channels, and others can be accessed through The Roku Channel or downloaded app.
The options listed above should provide viewers with a solution to watch ESPN and ABC while the YouTube TV situation is resolved.
! So Disney just pulls its channels from YouTube TV without warning? Like, what's the deal? I'm trying to catch up on Grey's Anatomy this weekend but now it's gone 
. And what about all those college football and NFL games? Can't we just have a stable streaming service for once? 
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. And what's up with the $20 monthly credit? Is that even a real thing? 
Not good.
And Fubo TV's free trial is kinda tempting, but then there's the monthly fee...
But still, can't we just have some consistency with our streaming services? 
Like, I get it, money talks... but come on! 
youtube tv just got hit by disney's decision to pull their channels... meanwhile, we're stuck watching these other live streaming services that arent exactly the same 
like, what's next? will our favorite shows go dark too? 
. it's like they're trying to play hardball with their cable partners... but on the bright side, there are some solid alternatives out there that can help people catch those sports games and shows 
about this whole thing. I mean, who wants to switch providers mid-stream? I've got my favorite shows on YouTube TV and now they're just gone 
️. I was looking forward to watching that college football game too 
. I'm definitely going to have to look into Hulu + Live TV or Fubo TV now.
i mean like what's not to love? got my fave drink and it hits the spot every time, but anyway back to youtube tv drama 
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