Disney Channels Removed From YouTube TV

Disney‑owned networks — including ESPN, ABC, FX, National Geographic and the Disney Channel (more than 20 channels in all) — were removed from Google’s YouTube TV after the two companies failed to agree on a renewed distribution deal when their contract expired around Oct. 30–31, 2025. The blackout cuts access to live sports and programming for over 10 million subscribers and also removes related content from many users’ DVR libraries. YouTube TV says Disney used the threat of a blackout to demand terms that would raise prices and advantage Disney’s own live‑TV products (Hulu + Live TV, Fubo); Disney counters that Google is refusing to pay fair, industry‑standard rates and is using market power to undercut competition. YouTube TV has offered a $20 credit if Disney channels remain unavailable for an “extended period,” and both companies say talks are ongoing to reach a resolution. The dispute is the latest in a series of carriage negotiations this year after prior stand‑offs with NBCUniversal, Fox and others that were later resolved.