Millions of YouTube TV subscribers may lose access to Disney-owned networks, including ABC and ESPN, as negotiations between Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) and Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google stall over carriage fees.
Disney Warns Of Potential Blackout
Disney has alerted viewers that its channels could disappear from YouTube TV as soon as next week if a new distribution agreement isn’t reached, reported Variety.
The current deal, which covers ABC local stations, ESPN, Disney Channel, FX networks, National Geographic and more, expires on Oct. 30.
A Disney spokesperson said,