'It’s our goal to restore Disney content': YouTube on Pay-TV standoff - Check full list of affected channels

YouTube TV says it remains committed to resolving its ongoing dispute with Disney, emphasizing that restoring access to Disney-owned channels is a top priority. The Disney Networks blackout on YouTube TV has left subscribers without access to popular networks like ESPN, ABC, and FX as both sides struggle to reach a new carriage agreement in the Pay-TV standoff.

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"As of October 30, 2025, our agreement with Disney has expired, and their content is not currently available on YouTube TV. Each time we renew our contracts with network partners, we advocate for fair pricing and greater flexibility to offer our subscribers the best possible live TV experience," YouTube TV said in a statement.


YouTube TV reaffirmed its commitment to protecting subscribers’ interests while working toward a fair deal.

"Our current agreement with Disney has approached its renewal date, and we will not agree to terms that disadvantage our members while benefiting Disney’s own live TV products."

"It’s our goal to restore Disney content to YouTube TV, but if we can't reach an agreement and their content is unavailable for an extended period of time, we’ll offer our subscribers a $20 credit. You can continue to watch Disney’s sports programming by signing up for ESPN directly," the statement further read.

LIST OF AFFECTED YOUTUBE TV CHANNELS

• ABC
• ESPN
• ESPN2
• Freeform
• FX
• FXX
• Disney Junior
• SEC Network
• Nat Geo
• Nat Geo Wild
• Disney Channel
• ESPNU
• FXM
• ABC News Live
• ACC Network
• Disney XD
• Localish
• ESPNews
• ESPN Deportes (Spanish Plan)
• Baby TV Español (Spanish Plan)
• Nat Geo Mundo (Spanish Plan)

This carriage fees dispute marks the second time in recent months that a major media company’s channels have gone dark on YouTube TV, following the blackout of TelevisaUnivision networks in September. The platform has previously faced carriage disputes with Fox Corp. and NBCUniversal as well, though both were settled before any channel interruptions took place.