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Disney, YouTube TV Strike Deal to Restore ABC and ESPN After Two-Week Blackout

Financial terms were not disclosed, leaving pricing questions unresolved.

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 25: (L - R) Desmond Howard, Rece Davis, Pat McAfee, Nick Saban and Kirk Herbstreit speak during the broadcast of ESPN's College GameDay at Vanderbilt University on October 25, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Carly Mackler/Getty Images)
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Brandon McManus #17 of the Green Bay Packers misses a 64 yard field goal against the Philadelphia Eagles during the fourth quarter in the game at Lambeau Field on Nov. 10, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisc.
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Overview

  • YouTube said ABC, ESPN, FX and other Disney networks are returning to YouTube TV today, with previously saved recordings restored to subscribers’ libraries.
  • The outage lasted about 15 days and affected roughly 10 million customers, marking Disney’s longest programming blackout.
  • The standoff removed two Monday Night Football broadcasts and multiple college football games from YouTube TV.
  • YouTube TV offered a $20 bill credit during the disruption, while analysts estimated Disney was losing about $30 million per week.
  • Reporting indicates the agreement may include access to ESPN’s direct‑to‑consumer service for YouTube TV base subscribers by the end of 2026 at no additional cost, which the companies have not fully detailed.