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Disney-YouTube TV Negotiations Threaten Major Channel Blackout
10/24/2025
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Story summary
- Disney channels ABC and ESPN could blackout YouTube TV as the distribution agreement expires October 30, 2025.
- Disney warns subscribers they could lose access to major programming if negotiations fail.
- YouTube TV argues Disney's demands could raise prices and seeks more favorable terms.
- Disney's hire of a former YouTube TV executive has sparked legal disputes as talks proceed.
