YouTube TV, Disney dispute ends: Agreement reached to carry ESPN, ABC, others
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After about two weeks, YouTube TV subscribers have a good chunk of their sports back.
The streaming service reached an agreement with Disney on Friday, Nov. 14, just before another weekend of sports that will bring networks like ABC and ESPN back to the platform.
YouTube TV, owned by Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, was embroiled in a carriage dispute with Disney that came to a head on Oct. 30, leading to an outcry as college football fans were unable to watch games on ABC and ESPN and NFL fans couldn’t watch “Monday Night Football.”
In a statement, YouTube said:
We’re happy to share that we’ve reached a deal with Disney to bring their content back to YouTube TV. Subscribers should see channels including ABC, ESPN, and FX returning to their service over the course of the day. Thanks for your patience and for being a valued member.
— YouTube TV (@YouTubeTV) November 15, 2025
ESPN also issued a statement on X, formerly known as Twitter:
The Walt Disney Company announces multi-year distribution agreement with YouTube TV pic.twitter.com/Gw0rYO1KrN
— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) November 15, 2025
When will ESPN, ABC be back on YouTube TV?
The agreement should take hold effective immediately, and some subscribers should already have access, according to ESPN’s statement. That means YouTube TV subscribers will be able to watch games on ESPN and ABC this weekend.
YouTube TV, Disney agreement details
The details of the carriage agreement between YouTube TV and Disney have not been released, but it is known it is a multiyear deal, per ESPN’s statement.
What games will be on ESPN, ABC this weekend?
Obvious additions back to the docket for the YouTube TV audience include “College GameDay” from Pittsburgh as Pitt hosts Notre Dame and Oklahoma vs. Alabama. Here’s a look at the slate sports fans can look forward to.
All times Eastern
ESPN college football (Saturday)
- Noon: South Carolina vs. Texas A&M
- 3:30 p.m.: NC State vs. Miami
- 7 p.m.: Florida vs. Ole Miss
- 10:15 p.m.: TCU vs. BYU
ABC college football (Saturday)
- Noon: Pitt vs. Notre Dame
- 3:30 p.m.: Oklahoma vs. Alabama
- 7:30 p.m.: Texas vs. Georgia
‘Monday Night Football’
- Cowboys vs. Raiders (ESPN): 8:15 p.m.
ESPN college basketball (Sunday)
- 3 p.m.: Auburn vs. Houston
- 8:30 p.m.: Miami vs. Florida
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: YouTube TV, Disney reach agreement to bring ESPN, ABC, others back
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