YouTube TV drew the ire of three major carriers in as many months, jousting with Fox, NBC and TelevisaUnivision in high-profile disputes.

On Thursday, Oct. 30, the Google-owned streamer added a fourth entity to its hit list. YouTube TV is entangled in a squabble with ESPN and its parent company, Disney. The feud comes amid a contract stalemate, and the current deal between the two parties expired at the end of the day without a resolution.

YouTube TV and Disney’s quarrel largely revolves around carriage fees — the costs incurred by YouTube TV to carry Disney programs. In a statement, YouTube TV claimed that Disney’s pursuit of profits threatens to result in higher prices for YouTube TV customers.

“Disney is proposing costly economic terms that would raise prices for YouTube TV customers and give our customers fewer choices, while benefitting Disney’s own live TV products,” YouTube TV said.

Disney fired back, accusing YouTube TV of “exploiting its position at the expense of its customers.”

“We invest significantly in our content, and expect our partners to pay fair rates that recognize that value,” Disney said. “If we don’t reach a fair deal soon, YouTube TV customers will lose access to ESPN and ABC, and all our marquee programming — including the NFL, college football, NBA, and NHL seasons — and so much more.”

Structural issues are also believed to play a role. It’s unclear how YouTube TV would interact with Disney’s Hulu. Here’s the latest on the falling-out that threatens to limit sports fans’ access to NFL, college football, and other broadcasts in the coming few weeks.

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YouTube TV and ESPN dispute updates

Saturday, Nov. 1

Disney’s dispute with YouTube TV appears to be headed toward having a major impact on Saturday’s college football viewing after no deal was reached on Friday. Viewers will notice the absences immediately when ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’ airs at 9 a.m. ET and as many as 25 games won’t be available on YouTube TV.

YouTube TV customers: go to https://t.co/thEUtGNysz now to get ESPN back so you can watch College GameDay and all of this weekend’s CFB matchups on ESPN and ABC. pic.twitter.com/hsRUFmMgfT

— Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) November 1, 2025

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Friday, Oct. 31

ESPN’s blackout on YouTube TV formally started on Friday. At present, that means YouTube TV subscribers are slated to miss out on 25 college football matchups set to take place during the weekend.

ESPN PR took to X to let YouTube TV users know just how many events they were set to miss out on.

Disney created a website to allow fans to express outrage over the dispute. The website urges YouTube TV subscribers to let their voices be heard and contact YouTube TV, be that by email or through various social media channels.

Thursday, Oct. 30

YouTube TV’s relationship with ESPN — and its parent company, Disney — appears to be coming apart at the seams. The streaming platform’s contract with the mass media superpower comes to an end on Thursday at midnight. An agreement on a revised deal has yet to be reached, with YouTube TV vowing to offer subscribers a $20 credit if ESPN and other Disney channels are dropped.

YouTube TV and Disney’s coverage contract expires at midnight ET tonight.

ESPN content could become unavailable on YouTube TV, and both sides are running consumer alerts about the potential loss of those channels on the service.

— Front Office Sports (@FOS) October 30, 2025

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The parties failed to reach an agreement by midnight. YouTube TV subscribers will not have access to ESPN effective Friday, Oct. 31.

Statement regarding Google’s YouTube TV pic.twitter.com/qev5AQGewS

— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) October 31, 2025

Disney’s channels were pulled shortly before midnight on Thursday, Oct. 30.

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.  Per ESPNPR, Google’s YouTube TV is “refusing to pay fair rates for our channels,” which includes ABC.

Why is ESPN not on YouTube TV?

ESPN is not on YouTube TV because Google and Disney failed to reach an agreement on a new deal. Per ESPNPR, Google’s YouTube TV is “refusing to pay fair rates for our channels,” which includes ESPN.

College football games on ABC/ESPN this week

Below is a list of the college football games that will be unavailable on YouTube TV if an agreement is not reached. Disney’s list of networks includes ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, the ACC Network, and the SEC Network.

How to watch ESPN without YouTube TV 

YouTube TV has nearly 10 million subscribers, meaning many viewers across the country could be searching for alternatives if a deal isn’t reached.

ESPN is available through a number of different alternate streaming platforms, including Fubo, which offers prospective subscribers a free trial.

When could YouTube TV subscribers lose ESPN?

YouTube TV subscribers lost ESPN on Thursday night because no deal was struck between Google and Disney.

A deal has not been reached, and YouTube TV will offer subscribers a $20 credit if the pause drags out.

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 Thursday night.

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 Español
• Nat Geo Mundo