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Most major carrier disputes seem to end before a significant number of viewers are affected, but Google's YouTube TV and Disney's ESPN remain locked in a stalemate. Per Disney, negotiations could "could go for a little while. ESPN networks went dark on YouTube TV on Oct. 30. Despite hopes the i sues would be resolved and fans would still be able to avoid mi sing college football or "Monday Night Football," the networks have remained quiet on the platform for multiple football weekends, leaving frustrated customers scrambling for alternatives. Carriage fees are at the center of the disagreement, with YouTube TV accusing Disney and ESPN of attempting to raise prices and, in turn, force customers to pay more. "Disney is proposing costly economic terms that would raise prices for YouTube TV customers and give our customers fewer choices, while benefitting Disneys own live TV products," YouTube TV said in an early statement. Here are the latest updates as the dispute lingers into another major NFL window. MORE: YouTube TV and ESPN dispute updates Friday, Nov. 14 In further details from Disney's Thursday earnings call, , CEO Bob Iger, CFO Hugh Johnston and Treasurer Carlos Gomez "chose not to go into specifics on the current state of live negotiations." Johnston mentioned that while Disney is losing millions of dollars every day from the dispute, "any customers subscribing directly to a Disney or ESPN platform or switching their subscription are at least somewhat mitigating the lo ses." Here is a full quote from Disney CEO Bob Iger from the earnings call about the YouTube TV dispute, : " First of all, obviously, we care deeply about our consumer, and our priority has always been to remain on their service without interruption, to close a deal on a timely basis so that interruption does not occur. The deal that we have proposed is equal to or better than what other large distributors have already agreed to. Were not trying to really break any new ground." "While weve been working tirele sly to close this deal and restore our channels to the platform, its also imperative that we make sure that we agree to a deal that reflects the value that we deliver, which both YouTube, by the way, and Alphabet have told us Curtis Joseph Jersey is greater than the value of any other provider. Were not trying to break new ground. The offer thats on the table is commensurate with deals that weve already struck with actual distributors that are larger than they are. Were trying really hard, as I said, working tirele sly to close this deal. Were hopeful that well be able to do so on a timely enough basis to at least give consumers the opportunity to acce s our content over their platform." Thursday, Nov. 13 According to Disney said that its carriage standoff with YouTube TV, which has now hit 14 days, could go for a little while. In Disney's earnings call today, said the company's offer on the table asks Google to agree to terms similar to other carriage deals. The deal that we have proposed is equal to or better than what other large distributors have already agreed to, Iger told analysts. Were not trying to really break any new ground. reported that YouTube TV wants ESPN's new app, ESPN Unlimited, to be included in the carriage deal. YouTube TV is currently offering $20 credit for its subscribers, and ESPN Unlimited is $29.99 a month. Federal Communications Commi sion (FCC) chairmanBrendan Carr recently took to social media to comment on the YouTube TV-Disney dispute, writing that the sides need to "get it done" "People should have the right to watch the programming they paid for including football," Carr wrote. Wednesday, Nov. 12 YouTube TV tells that the price of ABC, not ESPN, is the sticking point between the two sides, though some of ESPNs content is also broadcast live on ABC. YouTube TV also disputed reporting from that the platform is pursuing a lower rate for Disney content than the three largest distributors received, which Disney says would trigger parts of its contracts with those distributors requiring them to offer lower rates. YouTube TV instead says it only wants lower rates once it surpa ses those distributors in subscribers and would pay the same rates for the time being. Additionally on Wednesday, that "there is potential renewed momentum" between YouTube TV and Disney to reach a deal. Per Marchand, one obstacle remaining is "how much to pay for Disneys ancillary non-sports networks," such asFreeform, FX and National Geographic. While a deal has not been reached, Marchand notes that there is "renewed momentum" toward a conclusion. Tuesday, Nov. 11 Disney is losing an estimated$30 million per week, or$4.3 million per day, from its networks being pulled off YouTube TV based onMorgan Stanley analysts' estimations. That reporting marked day No. 12 of the Disney blackout on YouTube TV.Disney is also scheduled to report earnings for the September 2025 quarter on Thursday, Nov. 13. Monday, Nov. 10 YouTube TV customers were officially informed they will receive a $20 account credit on Sunday, fulfilling a promise Google made as the dispute lingered into the end of the weekend. "We know its been disappointing to lose Disney content, and we want you to know we deeply appreciate your patience. In light of the disruption, were offering our subscribers a $20 credit," YouTube TV said to customers in an email. "Over the next few days, you will receive a follow-up email with instructions on how to redeem your $20 credit for YouTube TV. Once redeemed, this will be applied to your next bill." believes that if there is no agreement on Monday night, there could be one on Thursday when Disney is set to have an earnings call. Marchand warns that if the two sides go another week with no agreement, that it is not a good sign for one to happen. Disney CEO Bob Iger joined the "Manningcast" from Lambeau Field for Week 10's "Monday Night Football" game. He talked about his ' fandom, but did not mention anything about the dispute with YouTube TV or if any progre s has been made. Sunday, Nov. 9 Negotiations between Google and Disney are continuing throughout the weekend, , despite neither side publicly revealing any sign of progre s in talks. Google "submitted a revised proposal to Disney this weekend," the outlet says, with "Monday Night Football" between the and Green Bay Packers looming. MORE: Why is ABC not on YouTube TV? ABC is not on YouTube TV because Google and Disney failed to reach an agreement on a new deal, and ABC, along with ESPN, is operated by Disney. ESPN claims Google's YouTube TV is "refusing to pay fair rates for our channels," which includes ABC. Why is ESPN not on YouTube TV? ESPN and its family of networks are also owned by Disney, which has not been able to come to an agreement with Google on a carriage deal for YouTube TV. How to watch ESPN without YouTube TV YouTube TV has nearly 10 million subscribers, so a significant number of fans have been without quick acce s to football and other sports on ESPN networks for nearly two weeks. ESPN is available through a number of different alternate streaming platforms, including Fubo, . Streaming Option Cable subscription needed? Free? Cost Free Trial Hulu + Live TV No No $82.99/month Yes Sling TV* No No $45.99/month Yes No No $54.99/month Yes How to watch Monday Night Football without YouTube TV YouTube TV customers already mi sed out on "Monday Night Football" between the and , and the matchup between the Eagles and Packers as well. Now, it could be the Cowboys and the suffering the same fate as the dispute carries on. Among the options is Fubo, which offers a , along with Hulu + Live TV or Sling TV. Additionally, customers can also buy ESPN Unlimited, the company's new service that offers all of its networks in one place. Which Disney channels were pulled from YouTube TV? In addition to ESPN and ABC, Disney pulled more than a dozen channels from YouTube TV's package on the night of Oct. 30. Here's the list in full: ABC ABC News Live ACC Network Disney Channel Disney Junior Disney XD ESPN ESPNews ESPN2 ESPNU Freeform FX FXM FXX Localish Nat Geo Nat Geo Wild SEC Network ESPN Deportes Baby TV Espanol Nat Geo Mundo Matthew Lorito Jersey
Most major carrier disputes seem to end before a significant number of viewers are affected, but Google's YouTube TV and Disney's ESPN remain locked in a stalemate. Per Disney, negotiations could "could go for a little while. ESPN networks went dark on YouTube TV on Oct. 30. Despite hopes the i sues would be resolved and fans would still be able to avoid mi sing college football or "Monday Night Football," the networks have remained quiet on the platform for multiple football weekends, leaving frustrated customers scrambling for alternatives. Carriage fees are at the center of the disagreement, with YouTube TV accusing Disney and ESPN of attempting to raise prices and, in turn, force customers to pay more. "Disney is proposing costly economic terms that would raise prices for YouTube TV customers and give our customers fewer choices, while benefitting Disneys own live TV products," YouTube TV said in an early statement. Here are the latest updates as the dispute lingers into another major NFL window. MORE: YouTube TV and ESPN dispute updates Friday, Nov. 14 In further details from Disney's Thursday earnings call, , CEO Bob Iger, CFO Hugh Johnston and Treasurer Carlos Gomez "chose not to go into specifics on the current state of live negotiations." Johnston mentioned that while Disney is losing millions of dollars every day from the dispute, "any customers subscribing directly to a Disney or ESPN platform or switching their subscription are at least somewhat mitigating the lo ses." Here is a full quote from Disney CEO Bob Iger from the earnings call about the YouTube TV dispute, : " First of all, obviously, we care deeply about our consumer, and our priority has always been to remain on their service without interruption, to close a deal on a timely basis so that interruption does not occur. The deal that we have proposed is equal to or better than what other large distributors have already agreed to. Were not trying to really break any new ground." "While weve been working tirele sly to close this deal and restore our channels to the platform, its also imperative that we make sure that we agree to a deal that reflects the value that we deliver, which both YouTube, by the way, and Alphabet have told us Curtis Joseph Jersey is greater than the value of any other provider. Were not trying to break new ground. The offer thats on the table is commensurate with deals that weve already struck with actual distributors that are larger than they are. Were trying really hard, as I said, working tirele sly to close this deal. Were hopeful that well be able to do so on a timely enough basis to at least give consumers the opportunity to acce s our content over their platform." Thursday, Nov. 13 According to Disney said that its carriage standoff with YouTube TV, which has now hit 14 days, could go for a little while. In Disney's earnings call today, said the company's offer on the table asks Google to agree to terms similar to other carriage deals. The deal that we have proposed is equal to or better than what other large distributors have already agreed to, Iger told analysts. Were not trying to really break any new ground. reported that YouTube TV wants ESPN's new app, ESPN Unlimited, to be included in the carriage deal. YouTube TV is currently offering $20 credit for its subscribers, and ESPN Unlimited is $29.99 a month. Federal Communications Commi sion (FCC) chairmanBrendan Carr recently took to social media to comment on the YouTube TV-Disney dispute, writing that the sides need to "get it done" "People should have the right to watch the programming they paid for including football," Carr wrote. Wednesday, Nov. 12 YouTube TV tells that the price of ABC, not ESPN, is the sticking point between the two sides, though some of ESPNs content is also broadcast live on ABC. YouTube TV also disputed reporting from that the platform is pursuing a lower rate for Disney content than the three largest distributors received, which Disney says would trigger parts of its contracts with those distributors requiring them to offer lower rates. YouTube TV instead says it only wants lower rates once it surpa ses those distributors in subscribers and would pay the same rates for the time being. Additionally on Wednesday, that "there is potential renewed momentum" between YouTube TV and Disney to reach a deal. Per Marchand, one obstacle remaining is "how much to pay for Disneys ancillary non-sports networks," such asFreeform, FX and National Geographic. While a deal has not been reached, Marchand notes that there is "renewed momentum" toward a conclusion. Tuesday, Nov. 11 Disney is losing an estimated$30 million per week, or$4.3 million per day, from its networks being pulled off YouTube TV based onMorgan Stanley analysts' estimations. That reporting marked day No. 12 of the Disney blackout on YouTube TV.Disney is also scheduled to report earnings for the September 2025 quarter on Thursday, Nov. 13. Monday, Nov. 10 YouTube TV customers were officially informed they will receive a $20 account credit on Sunday, fulfilling a promise Google made as the dispute lingered into the end of the weekend. "We know its been disappointing to lose Disney content, and we want you to know we deeply appreciate your patience. In light of the disruption, were offering our subscribers a $20 credit," YouTube TV said to customers in an email. "Over the next few days, you will receive a follow-up email with instructions on how to redeem your $20 credit for YouTube TV. Once redeemed, this will be applied to your next bill." believes that if there is no agreement on Monday night, there could be one on Thursday when Disney is set to have an earnings call. Marchand warns that if the two sides go another week with no agreement, that it is not a good sign for one to happen. Disney CEO Bob Iger joined the "Manningcast" from Lambeau Field for Week 10's "Monday Night Football" game. He talked about his ' fandom, but did not mention anything about the dispute with YouTube TV or if any progre s has been made. Sunday, Nov. 9 Negotiations between Google and Disney are continuing throughout the weekend, , despite neither side publicly revealing any sign of progre s in talks. Google "submitted a revised proposal to Disney this weekend," the outlet says, with "Monday Night Football" between the and Green Bay Packers looming. MORE: Why is ABC not on YouTube TV? ABC is not on YouTube TV because Google and Disney failed to reach an agreement on a new deal, and ABC, along with ESPN, is operated by Disney. ESPN claims Google's YouTube TV is "refusing to pay fair rates for our channels," which includes ABC. Why is ESPN not on YouTube TV? ESPN and its family of networks are also owned by Disney, which has not been able to come to an agreement with Google on a carriage deal for YouTube TV. How to watch ESPN without YouTube TV YouTube TV has nearly 10 million subscribers, so a significant number of fans have been without quick acce s to football and other sports on ESPN networks for nearly two weeks. ESPN is available through a number of different alternate streaming platforms, including Fubo, . Streaming Option Cable subscription needed? Free? Cost Free Trial Hulu + Live TV No No $82.99/month Yes Sling TV* No No $45.99/month Yes No No $54.99/month Yes How to watch Monday Night Football without YouTube TV YouTube TV customers already mi sed out on "Monday Night Football" between the and , and the matchup between the Eagles and Packers as well. Now, it could be the Cowboys and the suffering the same fate as the dispute carries on. Among the options is Fubo, which offers a , along with Hulu + Live TV or Sling TV. Additionally, customers can also buy ESPN Unlimited, the company's new service that offers all of its networks in one place. Which Disney channels were pulled from YouTube TV? In addition to ESPN and ABC, Disney pulled more than a dozen channels from YouTube TV's package on the night of Oct. 30. Here's the list in full: ABC ABC News Live ACC Network Disney Channel Disney Junior Disney XD ESPN ESPNews ESPN2 ESPNU Freeform FX FXM FXX Localish Nat Geo Nat Geo Wild SEC Network ESPN Deportes Baby TV Espanol Nat Geo Mundo Matthew Lorito Jersey