YouTube TV Subscribers Can't Watch ABC, ESPN & More
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YouTube TV customers are furious with the ongoing dispute involving the streaming platform and Disney, and every passing day continues to do both parties a tremendous disservice during one of the busiest sports periods of the year.
ESPN, ABC and all the other Disney channels are still not available on YouTube TV as the two companies continue their contract fight.
Another big weekend of games is set for the next football weekend, including LSU vs. Alabama on Saturday and Eagles vs. Packers on Monday Night Football.
The contract negotiations between YouTube TV and Disney have been costly. With NFL, college football and NBA fans used to watching their favorite teams play on ESPN's collection of networks, which are all owned by Disney, YouTube TV users have caused an uproar over when they will be able to watch those networks and sports again.
On Monday, Disney asked Google to offer ABC to YouTube TV customers on Tuesday, Nov. 3, to bring them Election Night coverage. Google said no -- and suggested instead that Disney allow YouTube TV to bring ABC and ESPN back on the air as the two sides hash out a new agreement,