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Disney’s channels will be removed from YouTube’s pay-TV platform after the two media giants failed to reach a new carriage agreement before Thursday’s midnight deadline. The blackout will leave subscribers unable to watch content from Disney networks, including ESPN, ABC, Disney Channel, FX, National Geographic and Freeform.
YouTube TV subscribers lose access to ESPN, ABC, and FX as Disney ends its deal just before a packed sports weekend.
YouTube and Disney aren't balking — the two sides haven't come to an agreement to keep channels like ABC and ESPN on YouTube TV, and they're now unavailable.
Disney content has gone dark on YouTube TV because of a spat between the companies. Here's a list of all the affected Disney channels.
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Snag in talks between Disney and YouTube TV could impact how fans watch TN sports this weekend
But some fans may have to change their viewing habits to catch the games this weekend. That’s because talks between Disney and YouTube TV have reached a snag, leading Disney to pull ESPN, ABC, Disney Channel, FX, Freeform and National Geographic from the Google platform.
YouTube TV viewers no longer can see Disney channels including ABC and ESPN after the two sides failed to agree on a new content distribution deal. Other channels that vanished from Google’s pay TV platform include the Disney Channel, FX and Nat Geo.
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