YouTube TV is ready to bring back ABC and ESPN
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On November 2, YouTube said on X (the former Twitter) that it will give subscribers a $20 credit if Disney content remains unavailable “for an extended period of time.” Google's pay TV platform added that it continues to negotiate with Disney and that subscribers should receive an email with more details in the coming days.
Monday Night Football is nationally broadcast by ESPN and ABC under a rights deals that runs through the 2033 season. Since those channels are currently blacked out on YouTube TV, subscribers can’t stream MNF or any ESPN programming, including SportsCenter, NFL Live, or Monday Night Countdown.
Following its failed deal with Disney, YouTube TV is handing out $10 monthly credits—but not everyone qualifies, and it’s not automatic.
YouTube TV is reportedly offering some subscribers a $10 monthly credit for six months as compensation for the loss of Disney channels.
The stand-off between the distributor with 10 million subscribers and the content company controlling premium sports TV rights continues.
As the standoff continues, ESPN sent a subtle message to anyone looking for the "Monday Night Football" game - like YouTube TV customers. In nearly every tweet from the ESPN account on Monday night, the network included the message "Watch Cardinals-Cowboys on ABC, ESPN and the ESPN App" at the bottom.
Disney and YouTube TV still haven’t struck a deal. ABC and ESPN remain off the platform despite talks to restore them for Election Day coverage.