The Disney/YouTube TV saga, now in its second week, is still showing no sign of a resolution, but as a gesture of goodwill, YouTube has finally started issuing $20 credits to subscribers as consolation for their troubles. The question is, will that be enough to keep subscribers who have been left without access to over 20 channels from jumping ship and finding a new streaming service? As a reminder of how we got here, the Walt Disney Co. pulled its channels from YouTube TV on Oct. 30 after the two companies failed to reach new terms on their latest carriage agreement, and YouTube TV subscribers have been unable to watch college football games on ABC or ESPN for two straight weekends, and tonight marks the second Monday Night Football game where YouTube TV subscribers will be left in the dark.
If you want to watch tonight's MNF game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Green Bay Packers or watch your favorite shows like Abbott Elementary, Grey's Anatomy and Dancing with the Stars the night they air, you'll need to seek out alternative viewing methods. And unfortunately for YouTube TV's negotiating position, there are plenty of options.
One of the cheapest ways to watch ESPN is with a Sling Day Pass — for just $5/day, you can tune into any and all ESPN programming with no other commitments. If you want a full switch from YouTube TV, there's Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV, or Fubo, where you can watch all the Disney-owned channels. (Remember, unlike a lot of cable plans, you can easily pause or cancel YouTube TV or any of these alternatives, so long as you have month-to-month subscriptions.) Below, we've outlined some of your best options to watch ESPN, the Disney Channel, ABC and more, all pulled from our list of best live TV streaming services to cut cable, as well as a comprehensive list of which channels have been affected, and the biggest sporting events of the week that won't be available to YouTube TV subscribers.
What games are on ESPN/ABC this week?
If you're wondering what games you might miss as a result of the YouTube TV/Disney blackout, here's a list of some upcoming sports you may not want to miss:
NFL
Monday, Nov. 10
8:15 p.m. | Philadelphia Eagles vs. Green Bay Packers | ESPN/ABC
NBA
Wednesday, Nov. 12
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