Overview
- Disney’s carriage deal with YouTube TV expires Oct. 30 at 11:59 p.m. ET, putting Disney-owned channels at risk of removal.
- Potential losses include ESPN, ABC and local ABC stations, plus FX, NatGeo, Disney Channel, Freeform and related networks.
- Disney accuses Google of exploiting its position, while YouTube says Disney is demanding costly terms that would force price hikes.
- A blackout would disrupt access to marquee live sports on ESPN and ABC, including NFL, college football, NBA and NHL coverage.
- YouTube TV has navigated several disputes this year, with some resolved before deadlines and TelevisaUnivision going dark on Sept. 30.