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YouTube TV to Launch 10+ Genre Plans in Early 2026, Including a Sports Package With ESPN Unlimited

The shift gives viewers lower-cost, targeted choices after tough carriage talks with Disney.

YouTube TV–Disney Standoff Drags On as ESPN, ABC Stay Dark and $20 Credits Roll Out

ESPN and ABC Stay Dark on YouTube TV as Negotiations Stall Into Second Weekend

YouTube TV–Disney Blackout Persists as Platform Rejects ABC Return for Election Day

Week 6 Marks Final ESPN ‘MNF’ Doubleheader as NFL–ESPN Deal Awaits Approval