Disney channels go dark on YouTube TV
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Disney has pulled its channels, including ESPN and ABC, from YouTube TV after the companies failed to reach a contract agreement. Here's what we know.
The subscription version of YouTube said Disney had threatened to pull its channels while the two companies negotiate their contract, The Associated Press reported. Among the channels that are currently inaccessible are Disney, ABC, ESPN, FX and Nat Geo. More than 20 channels were taken off YouTube TV, CNBC reported.
Disney countered in a statement to Variety, saying, “This is the latest example of Google exploiting its position at the expense of their own customers,” and they request “our partners to pay fair rates.” But their current contract expires on October 30, at 11:59 p.m., and there seems to be no short-term extension in sight.
What Disney channels were pulled from YouTube TV in the live TV streaming services dispute? List of channels dropped from YouTube TV with ABC and ESPN.
If not, plenty of college football and Monday Night Football won't be easily available to YouTube TV customers. Next Monday, the Cowboys host the Cardinals on ESPN and ABC. Follow along with the latest as the Blue Jays and Dodgers head west for Game 3 of the World Series.
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