The final hurdle in YouTube TV-Disney dispute – New York Post

YouTube TV and Disney could be nearing an agreement that restores ESPN to the platform’s subscribers — but they’re not over the finish line quite yet, and one key hurdle remains in breaking the streaming stalemate.  According to a Wednesday report from The Athletic, the media superpowers remain at odds regarding the cost for Disney’s “ancillary non-sports networks,” such as Freeform, FX and National Geographic.  Disney-owned networks, including ESPN and ABC, were pulled from YouTube TV amid a carriage dispute on Oct. 30, rendering “Monday Night Football” and marquee college football matchups unavailable to 10 million subscribers.  YouTube TV and Disney could be nearing an agreement that restores ESPN to the platform’s subscribers, but one hurdle remains. Getty Images YouTube TV offered a $20 credit to subscribers last week as customers missed a second weekend of college football and “MNF.”  “Google and Disney need to get a deal done and end this blackout,” FCC Chair Brendan Carr posted to his X account on Monday. “People should have the right to watch the programming they paid for — including football. Get it done!” According to the report, Disney’s quarterly earnings — scheduled for Thursday afternoon — could be driving the company
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