A blackout on YouTube TV has left thousands of viewers without access to ESPN, ABC, and other Disney-owned channels. The Walt Disney Company has pulled its channels from the platform due to a carriage agreement dispute with YouTube TV.
For those who want to watch sports, news, or entertainment, there are several alternatives available. One option is to bundle an ESPN package with Disney+ and Hulu for $29.99 per month for 12 months. This includes access to all of ESPN's linear networks, ABC programming, and content on Disney+ and ESPN+.
Another option is to subscribe to Hulu + Live TV, which offers a range of live channels, including ESPN, ABC, NBC, Fox, and more. For new and eligible returning subscribers, the service can be had for $64.99 per month for three months, with an additional $89.99 per month thereafter.
FuboTV is also offering a free 7-day trial, along with $30 off the first month of service. This gives access to over 100 live channels, including ESPN, Fox, ABC, CBS, and more.
DirecTV is another option, offering loads of great live channels at a discounted rate. With a limited-time offer, customers can get $20 off their first month's subscription, along with an additional $10 per month for the first 24 months.
For those who want to access local Disney/ABC programming without cable, they can try Sling's day passes, which cost as little as $5 per day. Alternatively, they can use an over-the-air antenna to receive free broadcasts from local stations.
If you're wondering what games are on ESPN or ABC this weekend, here is a list of some of the NCAAF games that will be broadcast:
* Friday, Oct. 31: Memphis at Rice (ESPN2), Brown at Penn (ESPNU), North Carolina at Syracuse (ESPN), Idaho at Northern Arizona (ESPN2)
* Saturday, Nov. 1: Vanderbilt at Texas (ABC), Miami (Fla.) at SMU (ESPN), Duke at Clemson (ACC Network), UCF at Baylor (ESPNU), Navy at North Texas (ESPN2)
Overall, there are several ways to get around the YouTube TV blackout and access ESPN, ABC, and other Disney-owned channels.
For those who want to watch sports, news, or entertainment, there are several alternatives available. One option is to bundle an ESPN package with Disney+ and Hulu for $29.99 per month for 12 months. This includes access to all of ESPN's linear networks, ABC programming, and content on Disney+ and ESPN+.
Another option is to subscribe to Hulu + Live TV, which offers a range of live channels, including ESPN, ABC, NBC, Fox, and more. For new and eligible returning subscribers, the service can be had for $64.99 per month for three months, with an additional $89.99 per month thereafter.
FuboTV is also offering a free 7-day trial, along with $30 off the first month of service. This gives access to over 100 live channels, including ESPN, Fox, ABC, CBS, and more.
DirecTV is another option, offering loads of great live channels at a discounted rate. With a limited-time offer, customers can get $20 off their first month's subscription, along with an additional $10 per month for the first 24 months.
For those who want to access local Disney/ABC programming without cable, they can try Sling's day passes, which cost as little as $5 per day. Alternatively, they can use an over-the-air antenna to receive free broadcasts from local stations.
If you're wondering what games are on ESPN or ABC this weekend, here is a list of some of the NCAAF games that will be broadcast:
* Friday, Oct. 31: Memphis at Rice (ESPN2), Brown at Penn (ESPNU), North Carolina at Syracuse (ESPN), Idaho at Northern Arizona (ESPN2)
* Saturday, Nov. 1: Vanderbilt at Texas (ABC), Miami (Fla.) at SMU (ESPN), Duke at Clemson (ACC Network), UCF at Baylor (ESPNU), Navy at North Texas (ESPN2)
Overall, there are several ways to get around the YouTube TV blackout and access ESPN, ABC, and other Disney-owned channels.
... I mean, not that I want people to lose access to their favorite shows and sports, but at the same time, who needs all those extra channels anyway? Like, do we really need ESPN or ABC when there's just so much better stuff on Netflix and Hulu? 
. I don't know, man.
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. Can we just get some clear answers from YouTube TV or Disney? Or am I just going to have to wing it and see what happens? 
They're just going to leave us high and dry because of some carriage agreement dispute... but on the other hand, isn't it great that we have so many alternatives? I mean, who needs YouTube TV in the first place? It's not like it was the best option or anything. 
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we gotta find other ways to watch espn and abc now lol like bundling stuff with disney+ and hulu or something. fuboTV is a good option too, i've heard good things about it... and who knew sling had day passes for like 5 bucks? that's cool. anyway yeah its just one of those days where you gotta be prepared to find another way to watch your stuff 
. And it's only $29.99 a month for 12 months, which is a solid deal if you ask me 
. I've also been using Hulu + Live TV, and it's got a lot of live channels too 
. And if you're feeling fancy, Sling's day passes are only $5 a pop 
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... maybe they're tryna get more info on our watchin habits or somethin' 
. Anywayz, I guess we got some options now 
. FuboTV, DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV... all these new services come w/ some kinda deal 
... but at the end of the day, it's still just about gettin money 
. I'm actually kinda glad Disney decided to pull its channels - it means we might see some new and interesting content 
... anyone else gonna be trying out those options? 
. I mean, think about all the times you thought you were stuck without your ESPN fix because of some carrier dispute... turns out, there are always other ways to get in on the action! 
The thing is, sometimes we need a little shake-up to realize what's really important: having access to entertainment and info that matters. So don't be too hard on yourself when things go down - just try something new, and you might just find your new fave way to stay entertained 
so idk if any of these options would be worth it for me 
They're basically forcing people to shell out even more cash for alternative streaming services or pay a gazillion dollars for their channels on top of their monthly fees. And don't even get me started on the lack of transparency - who knew YouTube TV would be blacked out in the first place?! 
Can't we just have access to our favorite channels without having to jump through hoops?! 
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but i might just have to shell out the cash after that 
FuboTV is another option, but their free trial is only 7 days? What's up with that? And $89.99 a month for Hulu + Live TV? That's just crazy talk! 