YouTube TV and Disney reach new deal —and yes, ESPN is back on YouTube TV. On November 14, 2025 , Disney and Google’s live TV service announced a new carriage agreement restoring ABC , ESPN , FX , Freeform , National Geographic (NatGeo), SEC Network , ACC Network, and the rest of Disney’s portfolio after a blackout that began the night of October 30, 2025, and stretched for a little over two weeks.

In joint statements, Disney said its “full suite of networks and stations — including ESPN and ABC — have already begun to be restored to YouTube TV subscribers,” while YouTube told customers channels would return “over the course of the day,” apologizing for the disruption and thanking users for their “patience.” Disney Entertainment co-chairs Alan Bergman and Dana Walden

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