Disney and YouTube TV have reached a new multi-year distribution agreement, resolving a blackout of Disney-owned channels on the streaming service. The deal includes carriage of Disney’s full portfolio, ESPN’s new service for subscribers, and access to a variety of programming options.
The Walt Disney Company and YouTube TV have finalized a new multi-year distribution deal, resolving a recent dispute that had led to the blackout of ABC, ESPN, and other Disney-owned channels on the streaming service since late October. The financial details of the agreement were not disclosed, which is typical for such deals.
In a joint statement, Disney Entertainment co-chairmen Alan Bergman and Dana Walden, along with ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro, expressed their commitment to providing top-notch entertainment and adapting to changing viewer preferences. They highlighted the value of Disney’s content and the increased flexibility and choices now available to YouTube TV subscribers. The restored networks are back just in time for fans to enjoy a weekend filled with exciting programming, including college football.
- Carriage of Disney’s full linear portfolio, encompassing all ESPN networks, ABC, Disney-branded channels, Freeform, FX Networks, and National Geographic channels
- Inclusion of ESPN’s new direct-to-consumer service (Unlimited Plan) at no extra cost for YouTube TV subscribers
- Access to a mix of live and on-demand content from ESPN Unlimited within YouTube TV
- Selection of networks to be part of genre-specific packages
- Option to add the Disney+, Hulu Bundle to specific YouTube TV offerings
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