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- On May 31, 2026, DirecTV lost access to 54 local stations in 36 markets after Scripps demanded the highest carriage fees, which DirecTV refused, citing cost concerns.
- DirecTV told affected viewers to use tvpromise.com for updates and to stream the game on Hulu or Disney+ apps.
- The blackout cut off local news, weather alerts, emergency information and live sports such as the NBA Finals and U.S. Open before June primaries.
