Joe Maring / Android Authority
TL;DR Disney channels are back on YouTube TV, including ABC, ESPN, FX, and the rest of Disney’s network lineup.
ESPN’s new direct-to-consumer service (ESPN Unlimited) is included at no extra cost for YouTube TV subscribers.
Users can still claim and redeem their $20 bill credit till December 9.
YouTube TV and Disney have finally resolved their licensing dispute, ending a weeks-long standoff that left millions of subscribers without access to major Disney-owned channels. With the new agreement in place, ABC, ESPN, FX, and the rest of Disney’s network lineup have returned to YouTube TV.
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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. Many people temporarily switched to services like DirecTV Stream, even if they preferred YouTube TV’s cleaner interface.
To compensate users for the blackout, YouTube TV issued a one-time $20 credit, and some subscribers even reported receiving up to $60 in bill credits spread across six months. The platform says users can still claim and redeem their $20 credit until December 9.
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 “as quickly as we can,” the company added.
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