3+ week, 1+ day ago (218+ words) YouTube TV's carriage dispute with Disney has removed ESPN and ABC from the video platform just before Formula 1 heads to Brazil for the'S'o Paulo Grand Prix. The race coverage starts Sunday 9 November, 11:55am ET on ESPN2. If you've lost access on YouTube TV, these are the legal ways you can still catch the race. Disney's networks, including ESPN and ABC, are currently unavailable on YouTube TV thanks to renewal talks that have stalled. With both sides looking for a renewal, no firm date has been announced. This is how you get around that in the interim. ESPN's direct-to-customer service was launched in August 2025. It offers several plans, such as ESPN Unlimited. These stream ESPN's linear channels inside the ESPN app without having to pay for cable. Make sure the plan carries ESPN2, and you're laughing your way to the podium. F1TV Pro streams every…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago (186+ words) Timberwolves vs. Knicks: what to know When: Nov. 5, 7:30 p.m. ET Where: Madison Square Garden (New York, New York) Streaming: DIRECTV (try it free), Sling Orange (day pass for $4.99) Tonight's ESPN NBA doubleheader will continue with Spurs vs. Lakers at 10 p.m. ET. Timberwolves vs. Knicks is scheduled to tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. DIRECTV offers a free 5-day trial covering all the affected channels with plans starting at just $49.99/month for your first month. That unlocks NFL, NBA, NHL, and college football across ESPN, ABC, and more, plus regional sports networks in most markets, all for one price. TRY DIRECTV FOR FREE If you're not ready to commit to a full subscription and just want to catch a night of sports on ESPN, Sling TV is an excellent alternative due to the unmatched flexibility it offers with plans that include one-day passes....

2+ week, 6+ day ago (849+ words) Unsure which streaming service is right for you? Fubo has it all. The service offers sports, news and entertainment channels and several add-on options with an unlimited DVR so you can watch things whenever you're ready for it. In the modern media landscape, it can be difficult to find exactly what you need. If you're looking for an alternative to cable that still gives you access to the premiere sports events, matches and competitions that you love, look to Fubo. Fubo is a streaming service that is built for the modern sports fan. It allows cord-cutters to watch live games and record all of the action on Cloud DVR. In addition to sports coverage, Fubo also has plenty of entertainment and news channels. There are'more than 100 channels offered through three core subscription packages: Monthly, Quarterly and Annual. Many events are…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago (390+ words) Over the weekend, YouTube TV customers weren't able to watch many college football games as the service dropped all Disney channels during a contract dispute. The initial deal between ESPN and YouTube TV expired on Thursday night, and the two sides weren't able to find common ground on a new contract. Therefore, YouTube TV blacked out all Disney channels, which include ABC and ESPN, from their service until they could find an agreement. However, this dispute hasn't been in effect for an NFL game until Monday night when the Arizona Cardinals play the Dallas Cowboys on "Monday Night Football." YouTube TV customers who are fans of either team will be disappointed to find out they can't watch the game. So, here's a list of some alternatives for viewers who want to see the Cardinals and Cowboys face off. Here's a…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago (136+ words) Here are some alternative ways to watch the games this weekend. In addition to ESPN, Disney-owned networks including ABC, National Geographic, Disney Channel and FX have been scrapped from YouTube TV until a new deal is reached. Meanwhile, Fox and NBCUniversal reached a deal that allowed those channels to stay on YouTube TV. Get Sling to watch college football ESPN adds that fans can get'instant access'to ESPN content through satellite and cable services including Cox, Dish, DirecTV, Fios, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Mediacom, Optimum, Sling, Spectrum TV and Xfinity. Disney+ and ESPN+ don't currently offer a free standalone trial of its services. However Disney offers Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN bundle plans that start at $12.99 per month. This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: How to watch ESPN without YouTube TV. See alternatives...

3+ week, 1+ day ago (381+ words) It's been a week since YouTube TV customers lost access to all Disney-owned networks, including ABC and ESPN. Disney pulled its channels from the live TV streaming service on Oct. 31 following a contract dispute that could not be resolved. The sides are said to be "far apart" in negotiations, according to Sports Business Journal, as another weekend of college football is set to kick off with more can't-miss games, which you can learn more about below. DIRECTV offers a number of flexible plan options that include the affected channels, plus all plans come with a five-day free trial (which is especially great if not missing college football is your only concern here). Below, we break down some of DIRECTV's most popular plans by how much they cost after a five-day free trial and what channels they include. $49.99/month for the…...

4+ week, 23+ hour ago (254+ words) As YouTube TV's carriage talks leave many sports fans without access to their favorite college teams, ESPN is addressing the issue. The sports media company is making its pregame show College GameDay available for free on X and the ESPN mobile app immediately after it was one of several Disney networks to go dark on the platform ahead of the company's contract expiration. ABC, ESPN & Other Disney Networks Go Dark On YouTube TV Before Contract Officially Expires YouTube TV Calls Disney "Unnecessarily Aggressive" In Carriage Talks, With "Antiquated View" Of Pay-TV Economics YouTube TV Is Out To "Eliminate Competition", Disney Execs Tell Employees In Carriage Fight Update Available via X's live video function, with access including replays and bonus content, while the ESPN app offers push notifications and highlight clips, according to Cord Cutters. With Disney's networks going dark Thursday…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago (136+ words) The new NBC Sports Network is set to go live on Monday, November 17 " featuring tons of high-profile sports content such as NBA games, college football games, Winter Olympics coverage and popular sports programming including The Dan Patrick Show and more. RELATED: The Full 2025-2026 NBA Schedule of Games Coming to NBA on NBC and Peacock The network goes live on Monday, November 17. NBC Sports Network will first launch on YouTube TV, with plans to soon expand to Xfinity and other distributors. RELATED: Which NFL Games are on Sunday Night Football in 2025-2026? Full Schedule Breakdown Along with that extensive slate of live sports, the network will also showcase popular sports shows including PFT Live, The Dan Patrick Show, The Dan Le Batard Show and Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry....

3+ week, 6+ day ago (213+ words) Despite our best efforts, we have not been able to reach a fair deal, and starting today, Disney programming will not be available on YouTube TV," YouTube TV said in its last'statement'posted to X on Oct. 30. Luckily, there are alternatives, including one that's slightly unique for a live TV streaming service; keep reading to find out how you can get 24-hour access to ESPN for one low price. If you're not ready to commit to a full subscription, or just want to watch MNF while keeping your YouTube TV subscription active, Sling TV is an excellent live TV alternative due to the unmatched flexibility it offers with plans that include one-day passes. Sling Orange Day Passes are priced at $4.99, and you'll get 24 hours of access to all Sling TV Orange has to offer, including ESPN and ESPN2 (so you can check…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago (627+ words) As Disney and Google continue to negotiate fees, sports fans who signed up for YouTube TV are out of luck as games and events on ABC and ESPN continue to be unavailable. YouTube pulled more than 20 Disney-owned channels including ESPN and ABC right before Halloween after Google and Disney couldn't come to an agreement. At the time, YouTube TV claimed that it ""will not agree to terms that disadvantage our members while benefiting Disney's own live TV products." On Tuesday (November 4), ESPN personality Pat McAfee used his platform to lambast his own network and its owners. "We're all done with it," McAfee said on his show before complaining about channels begging viewers to go to websites to "save the channel." You may have noticed similar messages before Google struck a deal with NBC at the end of September. "And also,…...