YouTube TV might be different next year

YouTube TV is back to normal after a two-week carriage dispute with Disney, but the fighting that led to blackouts for ABC, ESPN, and other Disney-owned channels could reshape the service as we know it.
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ESPN and ABC Return to YouTube TV. Here's What Happened

Streaming customers regain access to sports and other Disney content. But if this spat left a bad taste in your mouth, we have a few suggestions for YouTube TV alternatives.

YouTube TV users, you might be able to get a cheaper sports bundle soon

YouTube TV won a major deal, integrating ESPN/Fox/NBCU streaming-only content directly into its platform. This promises simpler viewing and cheaper sports bundles.

Why contract fights like YouTube TV versus Disney could be the new norm

After 14 days, the dispute between YouTube TV and Disney has finally ended. But it won't be the last blackout customers see.

YouTube TV-ESPN dispute ends: These Nov. 14 games restored for subscribers

Disney contract dispute ended on Nov. 14 after ESPN and other networks were blacked out on the streaming platform starting Oct. 30.

Disney warns its YouTube TV tiff won’t end anytime soon

Disney now expects its standoff with YouTube TV to last longer than hoped, keeping ESPN, ABC and other networks off the platform.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

Disney and YouTube TV have made peace, but you can expect more blackouts in 2026

Disney and YouTube TV reached a deal after a long blackout, but sports fans may miss out if more carriage disputes pop up next year.

ESPN Unlimited is now available to YouTube TV subscribers at no extra cost – and full integration is coming

However, there is a caveat to all this: YouTube TV won't be fully integrating all of the sports broadcasting offered by ESPN until next year, and it may be the end of 2026 before subscribers can enjoy ESPN content actually inside the YouTube TV app.
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