Disney wants ABC back for Election Day, but YouTube TV isn’t up for it
ESPN, ABC and all the other Disney channels are still not available on YouTube TV as the two companies continue their contract fight.
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2 developments- Oct 31, 2025YouTube TV loses access to the entire catalog of Disney channels
- Nov 3, 2025Only center coverage:Disney wants ABC back for Election Day, but YouTube TV isn’t up for it
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3 viewpointsDisney pulls ABC, ESPN and more from YouTube TV as talks break down
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1 viewpointNolte: YouTube TV's Blackout of Disney, ABC, ESPN Is the Best Argument for the Free TV Options Out There
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