ESPN, ABC Still Dark on YouTube TV
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Following its failed deal with Disney, YouTube TV is handing out $10 monthly credits—but not everyone qualifies, and it’s not automatic.
Many YouTube TV subscribers are switching to DirecTV Stream after losing over 20 Disney-owned channels. Redditors note that DirecTV Stream offers a larger channel library than YouTube TV, albeit at a slightly higher price.
A contract dispute between Google and Disney wiped out college football games on ESPN and ABC for millions of YouTube TV subscribers and now it threatens the Cowboys' Monday Night Football game.
YouTube TV is on day four with no access to Disney programming such as ESPN, ABC and Disney Channel as of Nov. 3.
Creators banned for political speech on COVID-19 and elections can reinstate YouTube accounts with full subscriber lists before Sunday deadline through appeals.
Disney and YouTube TV are stuck in a stalemate. ESPN personalities are appealing to YouTube TV customers, but their messages might not be resonating.
ESPN and YouTubeTV contract dispute leaves college football unavailable on YouTube TV, much to the chagrin of the fans.
While YouTube TV is Engadget's pick for the best live TV streaming service, it isn't for everyone, especially right now. Google and Disney's ongoing carriage dispute means subscribers don't have access to channels like ABC and ESPN,