Tag: YouTube TV

  • YouTube TV Loses ESPN, ABC, & Other Disney Owned Channels After Failing to Reach a Deal

    YouTube TV Loses ESPN, ABC, & Other Disney Owned Channels After Failing to Reach a Deal

    Today, Disney channels including ESPN, ABC, FX, National Geographic, Disney Channel, Freeform, and local ABC stations disappeared from YouTube TV at the stroke of midnight, marking the failure of last-minute negotiations between the entertainment giant and Google-owned platform. For subscribers, alternatives abound but come with trade-offs. Hulu + Live TV and Fubo retain full Disney…

  • YouTube TV Could Lose ESPN, ABC, & Other Disney Channels Tomorrow

    YouTube TV Could Lose ESPN, ABC, & Other Disney Channels Tomorrow

    YouTube TV faces another potential blackout, this time with Disney, just a month after resolving a similar dispute with NBCUniversal. The current distribution agreement between YouTube TV and Disney is set to expire tomorrow October 30 at 11:59 p.m. ET, and without a new deal, popular networks like ABC and ESPN could vanish from the…

  • YouTube TV Adds 3 New Channels

    YouTube TV Adds 3 New Channels

    YouTube TV has introduced three fresh channels from Bloomberg Media, delivering round-the-clock financial insights, original documentaries, and ultra-high-definition viewing options to its more than eight million subscribers. With these new channels YouTube TV expands its lineup of news channels. Bloomberg TV+ serves as the cornerstone of this rollout, providing nonstop live coverage of global markets,…

  • Hulu & YouTube TV Are Adding More Local Channels

    Hulu & YouTube TV Are Adding More Local Channels

    Today WISH-TV announced it has secured distribution agreements with both Hulu + Live TV and YouTube TV. This development promises to enhance the availability of local programming, allowing viewers to access their go-to source for community stories, weather updates, and breaking news through popular live TV streaming platforms. The move underscores the ongoing shift in…

  • YouTube TV’s Fight With Disney Hinges on Adding ESPN Unlimited

    YouTube TV’s Fight With Disney Hinges on Adding ESPN Unlimited

    In a high-stakes standoff that could disrupt millions of cord-cutters’ access to live sports and prime-time entertainment, YouTube TV and Disney are racing against the clock to hammer out a new carriage agreement. The current deal expires on October 30, 2025, at 11:59 p.m., leaving subscribers in limbo as the two media giants grapple over…

  • YouTube TV Expands Local Lineup with 10 New Local Affiliates

    YouTube TV Expands Local Lineup with 10 New Local Affiliates

    YouTube TV this week added 10 new local CW affiliates to its streaming service. This expansion brings more hyper-local content to subscribers across the U.S., focusing on markets that have long clamored for broader access to The CW’s mix of nostalgic sitcoms, superhero sagas, and original programming. The new channels on YouTube TV, all CW…

  • YouTube TV Could Lose ESPN, ABC, & Other Disney Channels Next Week

    YouTube TV Could Lose ESPN, ABC, & Other Disney Channels Next Week

    YouTube TV faces another potential blackout, this time with Disney, just a month after resolving a similar dispute with NBCUniversal. The current distribution agreement between YouTube TV and Disney is set to expire on October 30 at 11:59 p.m. ET, and without a new deal, popular networks like ABC and ESPN could vanish from the…

  • Lock-In & Save: Four Live TV Deals Worth Trying Right Now Before They’re Gone (October 2025)

    Lock-In & Save: Four Live TV Deals Worth Trying Right Now Before They’re Gone (October 2025)

    If you’ve been thinking about cutting the cord or upgrading your streaming lineup, October 2025 is a great time to act. Four of the largest live TV providers — Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and DIRECTV — are all running aggressive first-month/introductory promos that lower the barrier to making the switch. With the…

  • Cord Cutting Audit: How to Save Money + Reduce Your Streaming Costs in October 2025 — Discounts, Tips, Hacks & More

    Cord Cutting Audit: How to Save Money + Reduce Your Streaming Costs in October 2025 — Discounts, Tips, Hacks & More

    The start of the holiday season will be here before you know it, making October the perfect time to do a strategic cord-cutting audit and trim some of your monthly expenses. Many cord cutters are trimming costs, with studies showing average monthly streaming spend fell to about $42 last year, down from $55 the year…

  • YouTube TV Adds 2 New Local TV Channels

    YouTube TV Adds 2 New Local TV Channels

    YouTube TV has added 2 new CW network affiliates into its streaming service. The additions include WJET-DT2 in Erie, Pennsylvania, and WETM-DT2 in Elmira, New York. This expansion enhances the platform’s appeal to cord-cutters in these mid-sized markets, where access to network affiliates has long been a sticking point for streaming enthusiasts. By incorporating these…