YouTube TV subscribers have lost access to ABC, ESPN and other Disney-owned channels, as well as recorded content on their DVRs. That's because Disney and Google-owned YouTube TV have yet to solidify a new carriage agreement and continue to haggle over a channel distribution deal after the last one expired Oct. 30.
Viewers like you lose out when feuds like this happen but if you're a YouTube TV subscriber, you don't have to miss all your favorite sports events and other programming. There are short-term fixes that don't involve getting cable.
NFL's Monday Night Football, NBA games, college basketball and more are available on other services using the options below. In addition to offering guidance through our NBA streaming guide and the best NFL platforms for cord-cutters, we're sharing where you can watch ESPN and ABC without paying a lot of money -- or any at all. (And don't forget, you can always use this app to find a sports bar or buy an antenna).
5 options for YouTube TV subscribers
Sling Orange Day/Weekend Pass: $5, $10; carries ESPN
ESPN Unlimited: $30; carries ESPN networks
Fubo Sports: $46 for first month after free trial; carries ABC and ESPN networks
DirecTV MySports: $70 after free trial; access to ESPN networks and, in some regions, ABC
Hulu Plus Live TV: $65 promo offer after free trial; carries ABC and ESPN channels
Most of these packages can serve as a temporary solution, provided you remember to cancel your subscription before the monthly price is due. Here's a rundown of what these services offer in terms of channel lineups, cost and bundle options.
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