Google and Disney Reach Agreement to Restore Channels on YouTube TV
Google and Disney have resolved their licensing dispute, restoring ESPN, ABC, Disney Channel, FX, and more to YouTube TV after an October 31 blackout.

Google and Disney have reached deal to restore all Disney networks to YouTube TV customers after a blackout that began on the night of October 31, 2025.

The agreement includes all ESPN Networks, ABC, the Disney-branded channels, freeform, the FX Network, and the National Geographic channel.This blockage occurred due to a licensing dispute between Google and Disney.

Disney Entertainment Co-Chairmen Alan Bergman and Dana Walden along with ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro, said: "

This new agreement reflects our continued commitment to delivering exceptional entertainment and evolving with how audience choose to watch.