Google, Disney end YouTube TV-ESPN blackout
Google and Disney have ended the contract dispute that had taken ESPN, ABC and other Disney-owned networks off the streaming giant’s platform since Oct. 30.
ESPN public relations announced the end of their 16-day blackout on Nov. 14, with Disney announcing that ‘As part of the new deal, Disney’s full suite of networks and stations – including ESPN and ABC – have already begun to be restored to YouTube TV subscribers.’
ESPN PR called the agreement a ‘multi-year distribution agreement with YouTube TV’ on X (formerly Twitter).
YouTube TV officials said of the end of the blackout: ‘We’re happy to share that we’ve reached an agreement with Disney that preserves the value of our service for our subscribers and future flexibility in our offers. Subscribers should see channels including ABC, ESPN and FX returning to their service over the course of the day.’
Original story: YouTube TV-ESPN dispute updates for Nov. 14
Michigan-TCU in men’s college basketball and Clemson-Louisville on the gridiron highlight today’s top sports offerings on the Disney-owned ESPN networks. But not if you’re a YouTube TV subscriber still locked in the ongoing blackout as the streaming giant and Disney negotiate their carriage deal.
The contract dispute reached a boiling point on Oct. 30 as all Disney content, including sports channels like ESPN, ESPN2, SEC Network and ESPNU, was removed from YouTube TV. The streaming giant will be without one of the nation’s largest broadcasters of live sports until the two sides reach a new agreement . It’s unclear how long the blackout may last.
In a statement on Oct 30, YouTube accused Disney of proposing costly economic terms that would raise prices on YouTube TV customers and give our customers fewer choices, while benefiting Disney’s own live TV products.’ YouTube TV also said it will offer subscribers a $20 credit should ESPN content remain unavailable for an extended period of time.
That’s created a headache for sports fans trying to follow their favorite teams and leagues, a number of which have broadcast deals with ESPN.
Here’s how YouTube TV subscribers can watch ESPN and ABC amid the dispute as well as a look at the games scheduled to air across Disney’s family of networks on Nov. 14.
How to watch ESPN without YouTube TV
Fubo
Fubo, which offers a free trial for new members, carries all Disney networks as well as other channels that carry NFL games: NFL Network, CBS and Fox.
Sling TV
ESPN Unlimited
ESPN live sports schedule today
All times Eastern and accurate as of Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, at 4:06 p.m.
- CFB: South Carolina State Bulldogs at North Carolina Central Eagles, 5:30 p.m., ESPN2
- CBK: Indiana State Sycamores at Duke Blue Devils, 7 p.m., ACC Network
- WCBK: Duke Blue Devils at West Virginia Mountaineers, 7 p.m., ESPNU
- CFB: Clemson Tigers at Louisville Cardinals, 7:30 p.m., ESPN
- CBK: North Carolina Central Eagles at North Carolina Tar Heels, 9 p.m., ACC Network
- CBK: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Georgia Bulldogs, 9 p.m., SEC Network
- CBK: Michigan Wolverines at TCU Horned Frogs, 9 p.m., ESPN2
- CBK: Gonzaga Bulldogs at Arizona State Sun Devils, 11 p.m., ESPN2
