Disney Channels Pulled From YouTube TV

Disney-owned channels including ESPN, ABC, FX, National Geographic and others were pulled from YouTube TV after a carriage agreement expired Oct. 30–31, 2025, leaving subscribers without access to live broadcasts and DVR recordings of those networks. YouTube TV says Disney demanded costly economic terms that would raise subscriber prices and advantage Disney’s own platforms (Hulu + Live TV, Fubo), while Disney says Google/YouTube is refusing to pay fair rates and using market power to undercut industry-standard deals. The blackout disrupts major sports and news coverage — including NFL, NBA and college football games this weekend — and has removed programs from subscriber libraries. YouTube TV, which serves roughly 8–9 million subscribers, says it is negotiating and will offer a $20 credit if Disney content remains unavailable for an extended period; Disney urges fair compensation and control over distribution of its streaming assets. Talks are ongoing with no public timeline for a resolution, and many customers may need to turn to Disney’s streaming services to watch the affected channels in the meantime.