Google and Disney have finalised a new distribution agreement that restores ESPN, ABC and dozens of Disney-owned channels to YouTube TV, ending a brief blackout that disrupted viewing for millions of subscribers.

The temporary outage blocked access to major sports coverage, local news and entertainment programming, leaving many households scrambling for alternatives until the companies reached a new deal.

Why the YouTube TV Blackout Happened

The blackout began after the previous carriage agreement between Google and Disney expired without a renewal, prompting YouTube TV to remove Disney-owned networks from its platform.

The loss affected more than 20 channels, including ESPN, ABC, FX, National Geographic and the Disney Channel.

Carriage disputes of this kind have become increasingly c

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