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Disney channels go dark on YouTube TV as carriage deal expires
Youtubeยท 2025-10-31 16:54
Core Points - Disney Channel is no longer available on YouTube TV due to the expiration of their carriage deal, affecting YouTube TV's 10 million subscribers who can no longer access Disney's channels including ABC and ESPN [1][2] - The negotiation between Disney and YouTube revolves around compensation and the integration of Disney's streaming content into YouTube's platform, with Disney accusing Google of using its market dominance to undermine industry standards [2] - YouTube has countered that Disney is using the threat of a blackout as a negotiation tactic and has offered subscribers $20 if Disney's content remains unavailable for an extended period [2] - YouTube TV's subscriber base of 10 million gives it a strong negotiating position, being more than double that of Hulu with live TV and nearly comparable to DirecTV and Charter [3] - The urgency to resolve the negotiation is heightened as YouTube TV subscribers risk missing major sports events, including NFL, NBA, and college football games [3]