Google and Disney have struck a deal to restore ABC, ESPN, and other Disney Channels on YouTube TV, marking a significant victory for the streaming service's subscribers.
As of Saturday, viewers can once again access these popular channels, including ESPN's direct-to-consumer offering, allowing fans to catch their favorite sports teams in action. The agreement also includes the ability to bundle Disney Plus and Hulu with select YouTube offerings, providing users with more flexibility and choice when it comes to their entertainment options.
In a statement released by Disney Entertainment Co-Chairmen Alan Bergman and Dana Walden, along with ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro, the companies expressed their commitment to delivering exceptional content and adapting to changing viewer habits. The agreement is seen as a win for YouTube TV subscribers, who were previously unable to access these channels.
The restored channels come at a time when sports fans will be eager to catch up on the latest games, including the Clemson-Louisville matchup on ESPN and the big day of College Football on ABC. With this new deal in place, viewers can now enjoy their favorite shows and sports without interruption.
As of Saturday, viewers can once again access these popular channels, including ESPN's direct-to-consumer offering, allowing fans to catch their favorite sports teams in action. The agreement also includes the ability to bundle Disney Plus and Hulu with select YouTube offerings, providing users with more flexibility and choice when it comes to their entertainment options.
In a statement released by Disney Entertainment Co-Chairmen Alan Bergman and Dana Walden, along with ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro, the companies expressed their commitment to delivering exceptional content and adapting to changing viewer habits. The agreement is seen as a win for YouTube TV subscribers, who were previously unable to access these channels.
The restored channels come at a time when sports fans will be eager to catch up on the latest games, including the Clemson-Louisville matchup on ESPN and the big day of College Football on ABC. With this new deal in place, viewers can now enjoy their favorite shows and sports without interruption.
So it's finally happening - Disney Channels are back on YouTube TV 
. I'm not surprised though, considering how many subs were losing out on some popular channels. Bundling services together is a great idea too, it makes more sense for users to have control over their entertainment options. The thing that really stands out to me is the direct-to-consumer offering from ESPN - it's about time they figured out a way to monetize their sports content without relying on traditional TV deals 
. What's next? Will we see Disney+ and Hulu become available on other streaming platforms too?
I was getting so frustrated when all those Disney channels went missing from YouTube TV 
. Now that they're back, I'm stoked to be able to catch my fave ESPN games without any buffering issues 
. This deal is a total game-changer (pun intended, since it's about sports 
) for all the sports fans out there who love binge-watching their favorite shows and watching live matches on demand 
. I'm loving the flexibility to bundle Disney Plus and Hulu with select YouTube offerings too - it's like they're speaking my language now 
I'm loving this news! It's awesome that Google and Disney have worked out a deal to bring back those Disney Channels on YouTube TV. I mean, who doesn't love having access to ESPN and ABC? 
. Can't wait to catch up on all those sports games with the Clemson-Louisville matchup and College Football action 
Like, finally YouTube TV can compete with other streaming services by having all these popular channels back on board 
Disney+ and Hulu are also getting a bundle deal? Genius move, right? 
Clemson-Louisville matchup, here I come! 
And with College Football on ABC, it's going to be a huge day for sports lovers everywhere 
. I mean, who doesn't love watching ESPN or ABC while binge-watching Disney+? 
. Can you imagine not being able to watch your fave sports teams in action? 
That would be a bummer 
️. But thankfully, this agreement is all about giving fans what they want 
. Bring on the Clemson-Louisville matchup and College Football day! 
I'm stoked to see YouTube TV coming out on top in this situation.
anyone know if the Clemson-Louisville matchup is gonna be available on dazn too?
I'm also curious to see what other deals they'll announce next... are we gonna see more collaborations like this? 
espn's d2c offering is lit! i'm all for that bundle deal too, who doesn't wanna watch their favorite shows with hulu added 
dana, alan, jimmy - props to them for makin' this happen 
can't wait to catch all the sports action on espn again 
. And let's not forget about the Disney+ and Hulu bundles, that's some sneaky move right there 
.
. It's worth noting that this agreement speaks to the evolving landscape of content consumption, where viewers are increasingly demanding flexibility and choice in their entertainment options 
. Now, with the restored channels, fans can enjoy their favorite sports teams and shows without interruption