Disney channels go dark on YouTube TV as contract talks fail

Disney programming, including ESPN, ABC and FX channels, were pulled from Google’s YouTube TV platform after the companies failed to negotiate contract terms. YouTube TV said in a post on X that, despite its "best efforts," it wasn't able to reach a fair deal with Disney by Thursday's deadline, meaning customers would no longer be able to access Disney's treasure trove of college and pro sports, sitcoms and dramas in their library. One of the issues at the center of the spate was the fees Disney is seeking from YouTube TV to carry its channels.DISNEY RAISING PRICES FOR STREAMING SERVICESYouTub