{"id":288370,"date":"2025-11-17T06:58:10","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T06:58:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/288370\/"},"modified":"2025-11-17T06:58:10","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T06:58:10","slug":"the-youtube-tv-disney-dispute-is-over-heres-what-youre-getting-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/288370\/","title":{"rendered":"The YouTube TV-Disney dispute is over: Here’s what you’re getting now"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"The<\/p>\n

Joe Maring \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n

TL;DR<\/p>\n

Disney channels are back on YouTube TV, including ABC, ESPN, FX, and the rest of Disney\u2019s network lineup.
\nESPN\u2019s new direct-to-consumer service (ESPN Unlimited) is included at no extra cost for YouTube TV subscribers.
\nUsers can still claim and redeem their $20 bill credit till December 9.<\/p>\n

YouTube TV and Disney have finally resolved their licensing dispute<\/a>, ending a weeks-long standoff that left millions of subscribers without access to major Disney-owned channels. With the new agreement<\/a> in place, ABC, ESPN, FX, and the rest of Disney\u2019s network lineup have returned to YouTube TV.<\/p>\n

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During the back-and-forth, both companies publicly blamed each other for the stalled negotiations, while frustrated viewers looked elsewhere for alternatives<\/a>. Many people temporarily switched to services like DirecTV Stream<\/a>, even if they preferred YouTube TV\u2019s cleaner interface.<\/p>\n

To compensate users for the blackout, YouTube TV issued a one-time $20 credit<\/a>, and some subscribers even reported receiving up to $60<\/a> in bill credits spread across six months. The platform says users can still claim and redeem their $20 credit until December 9.<\/p>\n

With the dispute now behind them, YouTube TV says subscribers should see all Disney channels restored. The service also confirmed that recordings, watch preferences, and recommendations remain intact. Local ABC stations are being re-enabled \u201cas quickly as we can,\u201d the company added.<\/p>\n

Disney shared a few key details<\/a> about the new multi-year deal, including:<\/p>\n

Continued carriage of Disney\u2019s full linear network lineup: ESPN networks, ABC, Disney Channel, Freeform, FX, and National Geographic.
\nESPN\u2019s new direct-to-consumer service (ESPN Unlimited) is included at no extra cost for YouTube TV subscribers.
\nAccess to select live and on-demand ESPN Unlimited content directly inside YouTube TV.
\nSome Disney networks added to genre-based channel packages.
\nThe ability for YouTube TV to offer the Disney Plus and Hulu bundle within certain subscription options.<\/p>\n

So, if you\u2019re a YouTube TV subscriber, rest assured that you won\u2019t have to worry about losing Disney content and channels anytime soon.<\/p>\n

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