It's that time again, fellow YouTube TV subscribers. Another day, another instance of two giant corporations holding consumers hostage over carriage fees. This time, it's Disney that's going to war with YouTube TV, and it could ultimately end with the live TV streaming service losing out on Disney, ESPN, ABC and more popular channels that are a must for most consumers.

Here's the rundown: On Oct. 30, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ET, the distribution deal between Disney, which owns ESPN, ABC and numerous other networks, will end. At that point, YouTube TV will no longer air any Disney-owned networks until a new deal is struck.

Now, it takes two to tango. Disney, for its part, is accusing YouTube TV of being the reason behind the lack of a new deal. “This is the latest example of Google exploiting

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