While the blackout continues, we gathered alternative streaming services that offer free trials and discounts.

ESPN, ABC and all the other Disney channels are still not available on YouTube TV as the two companies continue their contract fight.

Disney's feud with Google and YouTube TV is reportedly costing the entertainment company a whopping $5 million a day.

Disney had earlier on Monday asked Google's YouTube TV to restore ABC for Election Day coverage in service of public interest, just days after its networks went dark on the pay-TV platform. "Your proposal would permit us to return Disney's ABC stations only for a day and will cause customer confusion among those who may briefly see ABC on YouTube TV only to lose it again shortly after,

The YouTube TV (Google) vs. ESPN (Disney) standoff is affecting subscribers but is a harbinger for fans as tech giants get involved in rights deals.

Newsweek has rounded up alternative ways you can stream your favorite shows and sports games during the blackout.

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.

Disney began running public announcements on YouTube TV at 5 p.m. ET, Oct. 30, 2025, to notify YouTube TV customers that services would discontinue at 11:59 p.m. ET should Google and Disney not reach an agreement on a new live TV streaming services contract.

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,