Disney and YouTube TV Standoff: Viewers May Miss Sports Telecasts This Weekend

Disney and YouTube TV Standoff: Viewers May Miss Sports Telecasts This Weekend

Disney and YouTube TV are still at an impasse, as Disney's top TV executives informed their staff in a memo. This means that viewers may miss out on sports telecasts this weekend. The main issue is the price, as Disney is seeking rate hikes that Google is not willing to agree to. As a result, some of Disney's popular offerings like ESPN's "College GameDay" and ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" are seeing a decline in viewership. YouTube TV has removed Disney's networks from its service since late October, and if the channels remain unavailable for an extended period, subscribers will receive a one-time $20 credit. Other media companies have also faced challenges with Google over YouTube TV, but most have reached new deals without any blackout. Stay tuned for updates on this ongoing situation.