YouTube TV subscribers will again have access to ESPN
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YouTube said Disney used the threat of a blackout as a negotiating tactic that would have resulted in higher prices for its subscribers.
After two weeks, YouTube TV and Disney have reached an agreement to bring ESPN, ABC, and others back to the streaming platform.
Football fans with YouTube TV subscriptions will rejoice as ESPN coverage has returned to the streaming service ahead of this weekend.
The weeks-long streaming stalemate between YouTube TV and Disney is finally over, with the two reaching a deal on Friday evening. With the deal now in place, Disney-owned channels like ESPN and ABC, among others,
To claim the $20 offer amid Disney fallout, customers should go to this YouTube TV link on a browser or open the YouTube TV, tap on their profile picture, and click on Settings. From there, subscribers should scroll down to the Updates section, where the following “Disney Content” notice appears:
After a two-week dispute, Disney and YouTube TV came to terms on a carriage deal that ends a blackout for channels like ESPN and ABC.
“We’re happy to share that we’ve reached a deal with Disney to bring their content back to YouTube TV,” the company posted on X. “Subscribers should see channels including ABC, ESPN, and FX returning to their service over the course of the day.”
While some YouTube subscribers will receive the $20 credit automatically, others will have to claim it online. Per a YouTube spokesperson, subscribers who pay with Google Play billing or through their mobile service should receive the $20 credit automatically.